Over the course of the last decade, I’ve supported “Joe” during 3 separate job searches. While he fortunately landed a new role each time –
5 Ways to Improve Your Rank During A LinkedIn Search
If you’d asked me 7 or 8 years ago which tool was more critical for a job search – a resume or LinkedIn, I would’ve
LinkedIn for Career Change
Career change is more complex now with online visibility required, particularly on the most important social network for professionals — LinkedIn. LinkedIn for career change
8 Must-Know Tips for Over-50 Job Hunters
I often work with older GenX job seekers, younger Baby Boomers and those who haven’t conducted a search in years, who come to me for executive
Mastering the Interview Terrain: How to Tailor Your Prep for Every Type
While interviews remain a chance for decision makers to evaluate you and vice versa, the past few decades have introduced some new interview formats into the game.
The Art of Alignment: Retro and Modern Strategies to Demonstrate Your Resume is a Perfect Fit
To land that first interview, as a job seeker, it is critical to show how you are well qualified for the role you are targeting. Whether
7 Questions I Ask My Clients To Get Them Really Thinking About Their Career Story
Are you struggling to articulate your job-by-job accomplishments when writing your resume? Below are 7 questions I use to enable introspection in my role as
From Struggles to Success: 3 Job Seekers’ Challenges and Their Resume Comebacks
CHALLENGE #1: Trying to Make an Industry/Career Change Like so many I’ve seen as a professional resume writer, the pandemic was a wake-up call for
ATS: A Non-Techie’s Take on How Job Seekers Should Proceed When Submitting their Resume Online
There are few things more confusing for job seekers than the role that Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software plays in the screening process, and how
How to Explain a Career Gap on Your Resume
Whether you were laid off, took a break to care for a loved one, left a job due to relocation or something else — employment
Why Your Resume Shouldn’t Be a Replica of Your LinkedIn
When LinkedIn first got its start, all you needed to appear cutting-edge was a LinkedIn account. Once word spread and more joined the ranks of
Finding Strength in Stumbles: Why Progress Isn’t Always Linear
Two steps forward, one step back. We use this phrase to express our frustration when our efforts aren’t yielding results or when progress made feels