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
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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
5 FREE Tools to Maximize Productivity and Achieve (some) Work-Life Sanity
If time is money, then the reverse must also be true, right? I’m always on the lookout for tools to help me get stuff done
Everything I Know About The Job Search … I Learned in Kindergarten
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,
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
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
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.
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.
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 –
3 Ways to Take Your Resume to the Next Level in 2023
As an executive resume writer, I can attest that the job market feels squishy right now – while some sectors and companies are hiring, we’ve
3 Job Search Myths Busted and What They Mean for Career Changers
Prior to COVID-19 (or “BC” before Corona), in my role as an Executive Resume Writer, I worked with many contemplating career moves to test the