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 –
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How to Use Your New Degree to Launch a Career Change
It’s never too late to get a jump start on a new career. Many enter graduate programs after years in the workforce with the goal
What You Must Know if You Are Putting Together Your Resume for the First Time in Years
I often help executives who reach out to me for job search advice or to get a resume professionally written. They’re great at what they
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
The Biggest Resume Killer? Ignoring Lessons from News Writing
Journalists refer to the “lead” as the first few sentences that quickly tell the reader what the story is about. The phrase “never bury the
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.
Should You Invest in a Professional Resume Writer?
Whether you are testing the waters, looking to make a career 180, struggling with job security, or are miserable in your current role, the first
7 Questions I Ask My Clients To Get Them Really Thinking About Their Career Story
Start to put together the different pieces of your personal journey by answering the questions below (that I use in my role as a professional
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
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,
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