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,
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Resume too Wordy? Too Long? How to Keep it Simple by the Numbers
When was the last time you spent more than a minute reviewing a resume? When was the last time you printed your resume out to
The Evolution of Job Search and How It Affects Your Resume
While people speak all the time about how much job search has evolved over the years, in reality, one fundamental remains: people have always hired
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
Off-the-Beaten-Path Job Search Strategies that May Surprise You
As an executive resume writer, it’s always insightful to speak with someone with experience on the other side of the hiring table — which is
LinkedIn for Career Change
Career change is more complex now with online visibility required, particularly on the most important social network for professionals — LinkedIn. LinkedIn for career change
5 FREE Tools to Maximize Productivity and Achieve (some) Work-Life Sanity
If time is money, then the reverse must also be true, right? I’m always on the lookout for tools to help me get stuff done
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,
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
How to Write a Cover Letter When Trying to Make a Career Change
As someone who specializes in resume and cover letter writing services, I can say without a doubt that when it comes to cover letters, there’s
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
5 Ways to Improve Your Rank During A LinkedIn Search
If you’d asked me 7 or 8 years ago which tool was more critical for a job search – a resume or LinkedIn, I would’ve