Applicant Tracking System Software (or ATS) is the software that reads your resume when you apply for a job online. The telltale sign ATS is
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Reinventing Your Path: 3 Real-Life Success Stories of Career Transformation
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.
From Chaos to Clarity: Weaving Together Your Scattered Job History into One Compelling Tale
“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
From Fumbles to Triumphs: A Job Seeker’s Journey Across Three Searches
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 –
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
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.
7 Questions I Ask My Clients To Get Them Really Thinking About Their Career Story
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
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
Whether you were laid off, took a break to care for a loved one, left a job due to relocation or something else — employment
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
3 (slightly hidden) LinkedIn Tools to Help You Show Up More in Search
LinkedIn and its LinkedIn Recruiter solution are both platforms used by hiring professionals to search for qualified candidates. With the rise of AI and the












