At the time of this publication, there are 151,000 (7X more than last year!) LinkedIn members who call themselves “career coaches.” Over 119,000 identify as
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Hire a Resume Pro or DIY? How to Decide Fast
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
My Top 6 Resume Non-Negotiables
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.
International Update Your Resume Month: 8 Things to Reconsider Before You Update Your Resume
September is International Update Your Resume Month, which makes it a good time to take a fresh look at one of the most important documents
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
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,
3 Moves Executives Must Make to Outshine Fierce Job Competition
It’s not you — job search has gotten increasingly hard since 2024 — thanks to companies tightening their belts and the rise of AI tools
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
No Big Numbers? How to Build a Compelling Sales Resume Anyway
Hiring managers want sales candidates whose resume shows a strong track record of success. While one can only hope for a career rich in exceeding
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