From now through New Years, calendars become filled with a combination of merriment, preparing for merriment and counting the days until we get a few
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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
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
Transform your Resume into One that’s ATS-friendly in 6 Steps
Applicant Tracking System Software (or ATS) is the software that reads your resume when you apply for a job online. The telltale sign ATS is
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
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
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
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.