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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 –
4 Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
I don’t know about you but when I try something for the first time and get it wrong, I need someone to point out what’s
6 Key Criteria for Figuring Out Your Next Best Career Move
Consider this when you are thinking about making a career change: Every job you take is a step forward in your career. Or, a step
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
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
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
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
Ready, Set, Go! Be Prepared to Hit the Ground Running During Your Job Search in 2022
I doubt many could have predicted the job search journey that was 2021 — so I’m not here to make any predictions about 2022 —