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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
Why Now Is NOT the Time to Put Your Job Search on Pause
Once the Thanksgiving tryptophans take over, it easy to consider taking the next few weeks off. In fact, many job seekers consider now the perfect
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
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
Thinking About Hitting the Brakes on Your Job Search this Holiday Season? Think Again
From now through New Years, calendars become filled with a combination of merriment, preparing for merriment and counting the days until we get a few
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 –
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
Everything I Know About The 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 Case, Science and Strategy Behind Being Active on LinkedIn
Why Should I Be Active on LinkedIn? From a job search standpoint, the notion that LinkedIn is THE place to see and get seen is
How to Use Your New Degree to Launch a Career Change
It’s never too late to get a jump start on a new career. Many enter graduate programs after years in the workforce with the goal
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