I hold firm to the belief that social media is critical to connect with your network and tap into opportunities — and that without it
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Dealing With and Preparing for Layoffs – 2026 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 we saw
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 —
Stop Letting These 4 Job Search Myths Sabotage Your Career
At the time of this publication, there are 100+ pages of LinkedIn members who call themselves “career coaches,” “employment coaches,” and >1 MILLION who describe
3 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Time to Job Hunt
As with everything, professional resume writers and hiring managers agree that recruiting cycles have peaks and valleys. This is according to an article appearing in Monster and
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
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
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,
Transform your Resume into One that’s ATS-friendly in 6 Steps
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