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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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
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
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
4 Fast Steps to Customize Your Resume
As an Executive Resume Writer, I’m an advocate of customizing each resume based on the role being targeted. Does this mean you need to have
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,
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
How to Explain a Career Gap on Your Resume
Whether you were laid off, took a break to care for a loved one, left a job due to relocation or something else — employment