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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
How to Transform Your Scattered Job History into a Cohesive 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
How to Explain a Career Gap on Your Resume
Often times, applicants must explain a career gap on their resume. Whether you got laid off, took a break to care for a loved one,
Should You Invest in a Professional Resume Writer?
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
Career Change Often Occurs at a Crossroads – the True Story of My (unexpected!) Career Happiness
My mother always said when I complained about work – “If a job was the RIGHT work, the RIGHT hours, the RIGHT salary AND makes
Your Resume & LinkedIn Must Complement – Not Copy – One Another
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
8 Musts for Over-50 Job Hunters
I often work with older GenX job seekers, younger Baby Boomers and those who haven’t conducted a search in years, who come to me for executive
Unleash Your LinkedIn Potential: 3 Simple Steps to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone and Get Active
The idea of being active on LinkedIn has been known to induce eye rolls from those who view anything other than having a complete LinkedIn
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
7 Questions I Ask My Clients To 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