Often times, applicants must explain a career gap on their resume. Whether you got laid off, took a break to care for a loved one,
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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
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,
Ready, Set, Go! Be Prepared to Hit the Ground Running During Your Job Search in 2022
I doubt many could have predicted the job search journey that was 2021 — so I’m not here to make any predictions about 2022 —
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
5 Questions to Make Your Resume Read Like a Brochure – Not a Blueprint
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,
Job Hunting by the Numbers – How to Organize Time Spent Job Hunting
As countless can attest, job hunting in today’s market is not what it used to be ten and certainly not 20 years ago. Gone are
For a professional written resume, Answer These 5 Questions to Make Your Resume Read Like a Brochure – Not a Blueprint
The reality of today’s job market is that you are lucky to get a 6-10 second skim read during the first round of resume reading.
How to Navigate Career Change at a Crossroads – My Journey to Accidental Entrepreneurship
As an executive resume writer, I get asked all the time about how best to change jobs, industries, careers, etc. [highlight4]Upon reflection of my own