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
Applying for Jobs
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.
How to Transform Your Failed Startup into a Career Win on Your Resume
Many of my clients come to me because their startup endeavors didn’t pan out, with the hopes of returning to Corporate America for some stability,
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
3 Job Search Myths Busted and What They Mean for Career Changers
Prior to COVID-19 (or “BC” before Corona), in my role as an Executive Resume Writer, I worked with many contemplating career moves to test the
How to Transform Your Resume from a Blueprint to a Brochure
For many C-Suite, Executive and seasoned professionals, the process of boiling down decades of experience into something that can be skim read can be frustrating,
5 Steps to take BEFORE Joining the Mass Resignation
Whether you call it the “Mass Resignation” or the “Great Awakening” the pandemic and its ripple effects have certainly made many question how they want
Real Stories & Real Challenges Faced by Real Job Seekers: the Resume Writing Strategies that Overcame Them (Part 3)
Earlier this year, I’ve shared stories of clients facing real job search challenges. Here are links to Blog 1 and Blog 2, where I discussed the
Dealing With And Preparing For A Layoff: COVID-19 Edition
In an ideal world, layoffs are performed as part of a large-scale plan to eliminate the dead weight and retain top talent. As a professional
Replicate Sales Skills to Network, Target, Assess and Land Faster
With hopes of avoiding putting themselves in a corner, or casting as wide a net as possible, many of the people who reach out to