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
Networking
Conquer These 3 Holiday Networking Situations with Confidence
Does the idea of “networking” at a holiday function bring out your inner grinch or make you want to run for the hills? While you’re
3 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Time to Job Hunt
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
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
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
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
Replicate Sales Skills to Network, Target, Assess and Land Faster
With hopes of avoiding putting themselves in a corner, or casting as wide a net as possible, many of the people who reach out to
Managing Job Search in Uncertain Times (aka making lemonade from lemons – COVID-19 edition)
COVID-19 is certainly throwing curveballs — and a whole lot of anxiety — into every aspect of life. I have a sinking feeling that the
4 LinkedIn Features that Will Save You Time During Your Job Hunt
LinkedIn rolls out new features quite regularly. Some appear and disappear quite quickly, while others quietly launch and take off. Below are four that rolled
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
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
LinkedIn Myths, Misnomers and Mishaps
LinkedIn is a social site — a place for finding others and getting found. From personal experience as an executive resume writer, I can say