I’ve been writing resumes for a long, LONG time. While the job market, technology and the way people read resumes have evolved, some fundamentals haven’t.
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Resume Case Studies: The Stories, Challenges, and Strategies of Four Career Journeys
Case Study #1: How to Tell a Career Story That Shows Progress When You’ve Held the Same Role for Many Years The Story My client,
Career Reinvention in Action: 3 Real-Life Success Stories
As a career storyteller, while most reach out to get a resume professionally written, my favorite part of the job is hearing about their fascinating journeys.
When a Crossroads Became My Calling: A True Career Happiness Story
My mother always said when I complained about work – “If a job was the RIGHT work, the RIGHT hours, the RIGHT salary AND makes
6 Pitfalls to Steer Clear of During a Career Change
Curveballs or unexpected events have a way of making us re-evaluate and reprioritize what is important. As an Executive Resume Writer, I’m seeing a huge
Four Must-Haves for a Standout IT Executive Resume
IT Executives, whether Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Information Security Offiers (CISOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), PMO Leaders or Software Engineering Execs, must develop a
LinkedIn Isn’t (and shouldn’t be) Your Resume — 3 Ways to Make Them Different
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
How to Turn a Scattered Job History into a Compelling Career Narrative
“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
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
Job Search Advice from a Life Sciences Recruiter
As an Executive Resume Writer, I get to tap into the wisdom of decision-makers, including recruiters, and share that intel with my own clients. With
8 Smart Steps for Job Hunting at 50+
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
Stand Out in AI-Powered One-Way Video Interviews — A Practical Candidate’s Guide
Along with everything else, the pandemic changed up interviewing. As a resume consultant, I noted the rise of AI-driven digital or virtual, on-demand video interview