As with everything, professional resume writers and hiring managers agree that recruiting cycles have peaks and valleys. This is according to an article appearing in Monster and
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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
Do You Have Social Proof and Is it Helping or Hurting Your Job Search Chances?
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
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
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
6 Tools to Save You Time & Help You Put Your Best Foot Forward During Your Job Hunt
A job hunt, for most, is tough and stressful. Many face a time crunch, and others deal with little time to search. Because of this,
7 Signs it May be Time to Shift Gears in Your Career
On the flip side, it’s NOT OK to wake up every day and dread going to work. For many, if the pros of the role
Why You Need to Stay on LinkedIn Even When You Have a Job
How often do you hear, “If I update my LinkedIn profile or start becoming active people will think I’m looking for a job!” Ten years
Fast-Track Your Job Search: How One Job Seeker Landed in 60 Days
In my role as a certified professional resume writer, I had an opportunity earlier this year to interview Jeff, a job seeker whose career included
Not Ready for a Full-On Job Search? How to (Quietly) Explore Your Options in 2018
With record low unemployment in 2017 and month-over-month job growth throughout the year, the 2018 job market continues to remain promising! If the idea of
4 things Most Would Do Differently Job Hunting If Turning Back Time
I’ve been fortunate to interview many successful career professionals as an executive resume writer throughout my career, and have had the opportunity to pick their