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
Uncategorized
Resume Strategies for Addressing Career Breaks
Whether you were laid off, took a break to care for a loved one, left a job due to relocation or something else — employment
7 Thought-Provoking Questions to Help You Articulate Your Career Story on a Resume
Are you struggling to articulate your job-by-job accomplishments when writing your resume? Below are 7 questions I use to enable introspection in my role as
Crafting Powerful Resumes: The Impact of Detailed Storytelling
When I write an executive resume, I aim to accomplish two goals: The Secret to Success is in the Details Details that convey a quick
From Struggle to Success: 3 Job Seekers’ Resume Turnarounds
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
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
3 Ways to Level Up Your Resume in 2026
It seems the job search rollercoaster (and struggle) of 2025 hasn’t come to an end just yet. As an Executive Resume Writer, I can attest
The Champagne Brunch Approach to New Year Planning
If the Recession of 2008 taught me that making long-term plans (5-10 years out) wasn’t my thing, the past few years – from the Great
Ready, Set, Go! Be Prepared to Hit the Ground Running During Your Job Search in 2026
I doubt many could have predicted the job search journey that was 2025 — so I’m not here to make any predictions about 2026 —
4 Fast Steps to Customize Your Resume
As an Executive Resume Writer, I’m an advocate of customizing each resume based on the role being targeted. Does this mean you need to have
4 Job Search Myths that Can Wreck Your Job Search
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
3 Tactical Resume Techniques Every Consultant Should Use to Highlight Achievements
As an Executive Resume Writer, or resume consultant of sorts, I work with many who have worked in Management Consulting or who have owned their