Often times, applicants must explain a career gap on their resume. Whether you got laid off, took a break to care for a loved one,
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Before and After Resumes – the Power of Details that Tell a Story
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
What You Must Know if You Are Putting Together Your Resume for the First Time in Years
I often help executives who reach out to me for job search advice or to get a resume professionally written. They’re great at what they
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 Explain a Career Gap on Your Resume
Often times, applicants must explain a career gap on their resume. Whether you got laid off, took a break to care for a loved one,
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.
How to Transform Your Failed Startup into a Career Win on Your Resume
Many of my clients come to me because their startup endeavors didn’t pan out, with the hopes of returning to Corporate America for some stability,
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 –
4 Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
I don’t know about you but when I try something for the first time and get it wrong, I need someone to point out what’s
When it Comes to Telling Your Story, Is it Worth it to Hire a 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 first
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,