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
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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
From Struggle to Success: 3 Job Seekers’ Resume Turnarounds
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
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
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 —
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
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
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