I’ve been writing resumes for a long, LONG time. While the job market, technology and the way people read resumes have evolved, some fundamentals haven’t.
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International Update Your Resume Month: 8 Things to Reconsider Before You Update Your Resume
September is International Update Your Resume Month, which makes it a good time to take a fresh look at one of the most important documents
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,
No Big Numbers? How to Build a Compelling Sales Resume Anyway
Hiring managers want sales candidates whose resume shows a strong track record of success. While one can only hope for a career rich in exceeding
Job Search Advice from a Life Sciences Recruiter
As an Executive Resume Writer, I get to tap into the wisdom of decision-makers, including recruiters, and share that intel with my own clients. With
Stand Out or Blend In: 3 Essential Strategies for Executives Navigating a Competitive Job Market
It’s not you — job search has gotten increasingly hard since 2024 — thanks to companies tightening their belts and the rise of AI tools
How Your Resume Must Resemble a News Article to Get Past that First Scan
The term “resume reading” should be obsolete in today’s job market. Given that the average reader spends between six and 20 seconds on the first
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
The Art of Alignment: Retro and Modern Strategies 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. Whether
7 Thought-Provoking Questions to Help You Articulate Your Career Story on a Resume
Are you struggling to articulate your job-by-job accomplishments when writing your resume? Below are 7 questions I use to enable introspection in my role as
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
What You Must Know if You Are Putting Together Your Resume for the First Time in Years
I often help executives who reach out to me for job search advice or to get a resume professionally written. They’re great at what they