Since the big announcement that Microsoft purchased LinkedIn – there’s been much talk about the value of the deal. Over paid? Great deal? If I’d
Raindrops on Roses PLUS a Few of My Favorite Things on LinkedIn
Back in the days when Julie Andrews belted out this song in the classic “Sound of Music,” what used to transpire via Rolodexes and phone
Three Key Differences between LinkedIn and Your Resume
During the early days of LinkedIn, it was acceptable for your LinkedIn profile to be a carbon copy of your resume. Heck – you were
What Recruiters Need Answered on LinkedIn
It’s been said before. Recruiters and decision makers are leveraging social media, particularly LinkedIn, when searching and vetting candidates. At the end of the
The Biggest Resume Killer? Ignoring Lessons from News Writing
Journalists refer to the “lead” as the first few sentences that quickly tell the reader what the story is about. The phrase “never bury the
Is Your Executive Resume Up to Date or Out of Date?
I was honored to pen this featured guest blog on MFG.com that appeared earlier this month. Although this post targeted those in the manufacturing industry, many
April 2016 Jobs Report — The Good, The Bad, and How to Maximize Your Chance to Earn Top Dollar
The April 2016 labor market stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed another strong month of job growth. Signs indicate those previously on the
Don’t Lose Your Reader – Capitalize on this Most Commonly-Read LinkedIn Section
Many LinkedIn readers fail to realize that after the headline section, the Summary section is the second most widely-read section on a LinkedIn profile. Furthermore,
Job Search News You Can Use – March 23, 2016
Creating a list of warm contacts, last minute interview prep and more in this week’s News You Can Use: http://tinyurl.com/zkofh96
Did Your Resume Enter a Black Hole? Maybe it Doesn’t Answer These 3 Key Questions
It’s been said before – your resume has between six and 20 seconds to get past that initial skim read and into the “keep” pile
Get your Resume in the Keep Pile – Quick Fixes to 4 Common Resume Mishaps
When I try something and get it wrong, while I appreciate the error being pointed out – what I really need is straight forward guidance
Print Reading is Dead – Is Your Resume Ready?
Print reading is just about dead – at least where resumes are concerned. Today, almost 100% of readers will read your resume on a screen,