“At first glance, my job history looks scattered!” Sound familiar? As a resume writer, I hear this all the time. For those of us (present
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Has it Been Years Since Your Last Job Search? How to Organize and Spend Your Time Wisely
If it’s been longer than 5 years since you’ve dipped your toes in the job search waters, it’s important to understand that some key components
How I Harness my Journalism Background to Write Resumes that Appeal to Today’s Readers
As a multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, I’ve helped job seekers around the globe tell their stories, make career changes and land interviews during
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,