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
6 Pitfalls to Steer Clear of During a Career Change
Curveballs or unexpected events have a way of making us re-evaluate and reprioritize what is important. As an Executive Resume Writer, I’m seeing a huge
My Favorite Strategies (Retro + Modern) for Keyword Matching . . . aka How to Demonstrate Your Resume is a Perfect Fit
To land that first interview, as a job seeker, it is critical to show how you are well qualified for the role you are targeting.
3 Things Executives Must do to Differentiate Themselves When Job Hunting in the Face of Tough Competition
It’s not you — job search has gotten increasingly hard in 2024 — thanks to companies tightening their belts and the rise of AI tools
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
Crafting an Interview Game Plan – Different Types Require Different Prep
While interviews remain a chance for decision makers to evaluate you and vice versa, the past few decades have introduced some new interview formats into the game.
3 Ways to Take Your Resume to the Next Level in 2025
It seems the job search rollercoaster (and struggle) of 2024 hasn’t come to an end just yet. As a resume writing professional, I can attest
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