“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
Career
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
When Telling Your Career Story – What to Look for When Hiring a Professional 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
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
Why You Can’t Skip Out on Online Branding During your Job Search
Targeting that executive and C-suite role often requires a solid online reputation. Why? Many recruiters now use social media to find and vet candidates, and
Struggling with Conveying Your Career’s Blood, Sweat and Tears on Paper? Understanding How Resumes Get Read Will Help Tell Your Story
When people find me after conducting a search for online professional resume writers, I tell them the unvarnished truth. Resume reading has evolved over the years –
Four Steps to a Spot-On & Compelling COO Resume
Chief Operating Officers (COOs) are responsible for managing a company’s day-to-day operations and for transforming a company’s vision into an operational reality. A successful COO
Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
I don’t know about you but when I try something for the first time and get it wron, I need someone to point out what’s
Four Ways to Help Recruiters Find You on LinkedIn
As I mentioned in a previous post I learned a lot from the FAVAR Method of LinkedIn Profile Creation webinar I recently attended, which focused
Positioning a Failed Startup into a Winning Experience on your Resume
Wall Street Journal blogger Amsale Aberra recently authored http://blogs.wsj.com/experts/2014/08/25/why-now-is-the-time-to-start-a-business/ where she discusses today’s entrepreneurial market. Her post got me thinking about the challenges entrepreneurs face
TICK TOCK…Five Steps to Get Your Resume Past that Six-Second Skim Read
According to a resume eye tracking study published by The Ladders in 2012, recruiters spend about SIX seconds before they make an initial “fit/no fit”