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
Job Search
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
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.
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.
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
Why Now Is NOT the Time to Put Your Job Search on Pause
Once the Thanksgiving tryptophans take over, it easy to consider taking the next few weeks off. In fact, many job seekers consider now the perfect
How to Transform Your Failed Startup into a Career Win on Your Resume
Many of my clients come to me because their startup endeavors didn’t pan out, with the hopes of returning to Corporate America for some stability,
A Tale of 3 Job Searches: One Job Seeker’s True Story of (finally!) Learning How to Land Quickly
Over the course of the last decade, I’ve supported “Joe” during 3 separate job searches. While he fortunately landed a new role each time –
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
3 Job Search Myths Busted and What They Mean for Career Changers
Prior to COVID-19 (or “BC” before Corona), in my role as an Executive Resume Writer, I worked with many contemplating career moves to test the
4 Ways to Quickly Customize Your Resume and Make it Targeted
As an Executive Resume Writer, I’m an advocate of customizing each resume based on the role being targeted. Does this mean you need to have
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