According to a 2015 AdWeek article, 92% of all recruiters will identify candidates via social media. Additionally, CareerBuilder’s 2016 annual social media recruitment survey indicated 60% of employers
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How to Find a Job After a Startup or Self-Employment
Many Hats, Many Roles When it comes to staffing or hiring, no company operates more leanly than a startup. As a result, most employees end
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
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
How to Transform Your Resume from a Blueprint to a Brochure
For many C-Suite, Executive and seasoned professionals, the process of boiling down decades of experience into something that can be skim read can be frustrating,
5 Steps to take BEFORE Joining the Mass Resignation
Whether you call it the “Mass Resignation” or the “Great Awakening” the pandemic and its ripple effects have certainly made many question how they want
Real Stories & Real Challenges Faced by Real Job Seekers: the Resume Writing Strategies that Overcame Them (Part 3)
Earlier this year, I’ve shared stories of clients facing real job search challenges. Here are links to Blog 1 and Blog 2, where I discussed the
Has it Been Years Since Your Last Job Search? How to Organize and Spend Your Time Wisely
If it’s been longer than 5 years since you’ve dipped your toes in the job search waters, it’s important to understand that some key components
7 Smart Steps for a Successful Career Change during COVID-19
COVID-19 threw a curveball into all of our lives. As a certified resume writer, I witnessed first-hand how the livelihoods of millions were jeopardized —
Stories of Successful Career Change
As a career storyteller, while most reach out to get a resume professionally written, my favorite part of the job is hearing about their fascinating
How to Harness the Power of Sales to Land a Job Fast
While the inclination is natural, I suggest job seekers approach their job search in the same way sales experts build a pipeline or funnel when
Dealing With And Preparing For A Layoff: COVID-19 Edition
In an ideal world, layoffs are performed as part of a large-scale plan to eliminate the dead weight and retain top talent. As a professional