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
Should You Invest in a Professional Resume Writer? Here’s What You Need to Know
Whether you are testing the waters, looking to make a career 180, struggling with job security, or are miserable in your current role, the first
Resume Case Studies: The Stories, Challenges, and Strategies of Four Career Journeys
Case Study #1: How to Tell a Career Story That Shows Progress When You’ve Held the Same Role for Many Years The Story My client,
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
Four Must-Haves for a Standout IT Executive Resume
IT Executives, whether Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Information Security Offiers (CISOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), PMO Leaders or Software Engineering Execs, must develop a
LinkedIn Isn’t (and shouldn’t be) Your Resume — 3 Ways to Make Them Different
When LinkedIn first got its start, all you needed to appear cutting-edge was a LinkedIn account. Once word spread and more joined the ranks of
The Evolution of Job Search and How It Affects Your Resume
While people speak all the time about how much job search has evolved over the years, in reality, one fundamental remains: people have always hired
How to Write a Manager Resume When You’ve Never Been a Manager
Want to take on a leadership role but have yet to hold a manager title? Eager to post for a role and the job description
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