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
How to Transform Your Failed Startup into a Career Win on Your Resume
Many of my clients come to me because their startup endeavors didn’t pan out, with the hopes of returning to Corporate America for some stability,
A Tale of 3 Job Searches: One Job Seeker’s True Story of (finally!) Learning How to Land Quickly
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 –
4 Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
I don’t know about you but when I try something for the first time and get it wrong, I need someone to point out what’s
6 Key Criteria for Figuring Out Your Next Best Career Move
Consider this when you are thinking about making a career change: Every job you take is a step forward in your career. Or, a step
How to Transform a Seemingly Scattered Job History into a Clear and Targeted Career 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