There’s a lot out there when it comes to job searching advice. As someone who pays their bills as a professional resume and LinkedIn writer,
Navigating Job Search Transition: How I Stumbled Upon Career Happiness
My mother always said when I complained about work – “If a job was the RIGHT work, the RIGHT hours, the RIGHT salary AND makes
The Power of Networking in 3s: A Fast-Track Path to Getting Interviews
In today’s competitive job market, a resume and cover letter alone won’t cut it. You likely will benefit from a supportive network to carry you
The Case, Science and Strategy Behind Being Active on LinkedIn
Why Should I Be Active on LinkedIn? From a job search standpoint, the notion that LinkedIn is THE place to see and get seen is
How to Transform Your Scattered Job History into a Cohesive Story
“At first glance, my job history looks scattered!” Sound familiar? As a resume writer, I hear this all the time. For those of us (present
How to Explain a Career Gap on Your Resume
Often times, applicants must explain a career gap on their resume. Whether you got laid off, took a break to care for a loved one,
Your Resume & LinkedIn Must Complement – Not Copy – One Another
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
8 Musts 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
My Favorite Strategies (Retro + Modern) for Keyword Matching . . . aka How 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.
3 Things Executives Must do to Differentiate Themselves When Job Hunting in the Face of Tough Competition
It’s not you — job search has gotten increasingly hard in 2024 — thanks to companies tightening their belts and the rise of AI tools
Crafting an Interview Game Plan – Different Types Require Different Prep
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.
3 Ways to Take Your Resume to the Next Level in 2025
It seems the job search rollercoaster (and struggle) of 2024 hasn’t come to an end just yet. As a resume writing professional, I can attest