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ATS: A Non-Techie’s Take on How Job Seekers Should Proceed When Submitting their Resume Online
There are few things more confusing for job seekers than the role that Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software plays in the screening process, and how
Conquer the Job Hunt: 3 True Tales of Struggle and Success with Resume Writing Strategies
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
3 (slightly hidden) LinkedIn Tools to Help You Show Up More in Search
LinkedIn and its LinkedIn Recruiter solution are both platforms used by hiring professionals to search for qualified candidates. With the rise of AI and the
3 Ways to Take Your Resume to the Next Level in 2024
It seems the job search rollercoaster of 2023 hasn’t come to an end, and neither has the struggle. As a resume writing professional, I can
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
Why Two Steps Forward and One Step Back Isn’t a Bad Thing
Two steps forward, one step back. We use this phrase to express our frustration when our efforts aren’t yielding results or when progress made feels
7 Questions I Ask My Clients That Get Them Really Thinking About Their Career Story
Start to put together the different pieces of your personal journey by answering the questions below (that I use in my role as a professional
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
6 Key Criteria for Figuring Out Your Next Best Career Move
Consider this when you are thinking about making a career change: Every job you take is a step forward in your career. Or, a step
How to Transform a Seemingly Scattered Job History into a Clear and Targeted Career Story
“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