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
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Navigating Job Search Transition: How I Stumbled Upon Career Happiness
My mother always said when I complained about work – “If a job was the RIGHT work, the RIGHT hours, the RIGHT salary AND makes
The Power of Networking in 3s: A Fast-Track Path to Getting Interviews
In today’s competitive job market, a resume and cover letter alone won’t cut it. You likely will benefit from a supportive network to carry you
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,
8 Musts 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
Unleash Your LinkedIn Potential: 3 Simple Steps to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone and Get Active
The idea of being active on LinkedIn has been known to induce eye rolls from those who view anything other than having a complete LinkedIn
3 Things Executives Must do to Differentiate Themselves When Job Hunting in the Face of Tough Competition
It’s not you — job search has gotten increasingly hard in 2024 — thanks to companies tightening their belts and the rise of AI tools
3 Ways to Take Your Resume to the Next Level in 2025
It seems the job search rollercoaster (and struggle) of 2024 hasn’t come to an end just yet. As a resume writing professional, I can attest
A Tale of 3 Job Searches: One Job Seeker’s True Story of (finally!) Learning How to Land Quickly
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 –
4 Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
I don’t know about you but when I try something for the first time and get it wrong, I need someone to point out what’s
6 Key Criteria for Figuring Out Your Next Best Career Move
Consider this when you are thinking about making a career change: Every job you take is a step forward in your career. Or, a step
How to Transform a Seemingly Scattered Job History into a Clear and Targeted Career Story
“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