When I write an executive resume, I aim to accomplish two goals: The Secret to Success is in the Details Details that convey a quick
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How to Write a Manager Resume When You’ve Never Been a Manager
Want to take on a leadership role but have yet to hold a manager title? Eager to post for a role and the job description
Transform your Resume into One that’s ATS-friendly in 6 Steps
Applicant Tracking System Software (or ATS) is the software that reads your resume when you apply for a job online. The telltale sign ATS is
Never Bury the Lead
Lessons from Journalism Applied to Resume and LinkedIn Writing “Never bury the lead” is a common phrase from journalism. Burying it can cause a reader
Before and After: How to Transform Your Resume and Give it a Competitive Advantage
I hold firm to the belief that social media is critical to connect with your network and tap into opportunities — and that without it
How to Transform Your Scattered Job History into a Cohesive 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
My Favorite Strategies (Retro + Modern) for Keyword Matching . . . aka How to Demonstrate Your Resume is a Perfect Fit
To land that first interview, as a job seeker, it is critical to show how you are well qualified for the role you are targeting.
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 –
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
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,
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
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