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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
When it Comes to Telling Your Story, Is it Worth it to Hire a 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
Don’t Let These 4 Job Search Myths Wreck Your Job Search
At the time of this publication, there are 151,000 (7X more than last year!) LinkedIn members who call themselves “career coaches.” Over 119,000 identify as
5 Resume and Cover Letter Tips from an Executive Resume Writer
When it comes to digesting all kinds of advice — there are some who like to read and those who prefer to listen. For that
Networking in 3s: A Powerful Way to Find and Land Your Next Job Fast
In today’s competitive job market, a resume and cover letter alone won’t cut it. You likely will benefit from a supportive network to carry you
Dealing With and Preparing for Layoffs – 2023 Edition
In an ideal world, layoffs are performed as part of a large-scale plan to eliminate the dead weight and retain top talent. As we saw
3 Steps to Step Outside your Comfort Zone and Get Active on LinkedIn
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
3 Ways to Take Your Resume to the Next Level in 2023
As an executive resume writer, I can attest that the job market feels squishy right now – while some sectors and companies are hiring, we’ve
Do You Have Social Proof and Is it Helping or Hurting Your Job Search Chances?
According to a 2015 AdWeek article, 92% of all recruiters will identify candidates via social media. Additionally, CareerBuilder’s 2016 annual social media recruitment survey indicated 60% of employers
Ready, Set, Go! Be Prepared to Hit the Ground Running During Your Job Search in 2024
I doubt many could have predicted the job search journey that was 2023 — so I’m not here to make any predictions about 2024 —
6 Mistakes to Avoid a Career Change Going Wrong
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