It’s not you — job search has gotten increasingly hard since 2024 — thanks to companies tightening their belts and the rise of AI tools
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Never Bury the Lead: Lessons from Journalism Applied to Resume and LinkedIn Writing
“Never bury the lead” is a common phrase from journalism. Burying it can cause a reader to lose interest and stop reading. Actually, the term
Resume too Wordy? Too Long? How to Keep it Simple by the Numbers
When was the last time you spent more than a minute reviewing a resume? When was the last time you printed your resume out to
Before and After: How to Transform Your Resume and Give it a Competitive Advantage
I hold firm to the belief that social media is critical to connect with your network and tap into opportunities — and that without it
Thinking About Hitting the Brakes on Your Job Search this Holiday Season? Think Again
From now through New Years, calendars become filled with a combination of merriment, preparing for merriment and counting the days until we get a few
Today’s Job Market –the What, Where and Why and What Job Seekers Can Do About It
Terms like “slow,” “sluggish,” “weak” and “uncertain” have been thrown about when describing today’s job market. When Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn’s Editor at Large for Jobs
Off-the-Beaten-Path Job Search Strategies that May Surprise You
As an executive resume writer, it’s always insightful to speak with someone with experience on the other side of the hiring table — which is
Before and After Resumes – the Power of Details that Tell a Story
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
All I Really Need to Know About Job Search I Learned in Kindergarten
There’s a lot out there when it comes to job searching advice. As someone who pays their bills as a professional resume and LinkedIn writer,
From Struggles to Success: 3 Job Seekers’ Challenges and Their Resume Comebacks
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
The Case, Science and Strategy Behind Being Active on LinkedIn
Why Should I Be Active on LinkedIn? From a job search standpoint, the notion that LinkedIn is THE place to see and get seen is
My Favorite Strategies (Retro + Modern) for Keyword Matching . . . aka How to Demonstrate Your Resume is a Perfect Fit
To land that first interview, as a job seeker, it is critical to show how you are well qualified for the role you are targeting.