Making a career move is no easy task. It is even more challenging to make a career transition when you have zero experience working within a Fortune 500 company. So what can you do to make your dreams of a new career a reality? Don’t despair. I brainstormed with a […]
Read MoreExecutive Job Search Strategies
Learn how to job search effectively with expert resume writing and job hunting tips from our certified executive resume writer and career coach.
Yes, Of Course! Follow Up After an Interview, Pronto!
In my past life, when I use to hire employees, on rare occasions, a candidate followed up with me–and I loved it! A strategic follow up effort can ‘ensnare’ a hiring manager, especially if you are qualified. [Reality check: No amount of seduction will help you if you are NOT […]
Read MoreLove and Work Together? True?
Do you agree with the following statement? “You have the right to love what you do and do what you love.” Are you feeling just a little bit guilty about believing this or wanting to buy-in? If you are, you are not alone. But…are we correct in feeling a […]
Read MoreThe Humane In Today’s Job Search
As a career professional or resume writer – have you ever become so frustrated with a client that all you wanted was to ‘get rid’ of them? Let’s Backpedal For a Moment What inspired this post is the following article which was shared by one of my colleagues, Gayle Howard on […]
Read MorePassion Missing From Your Job Search?
Infusing Passion into Your Personal Brand and Job Search Strategy In today’s highly competitive job market, incorporating passion into your personal brand and job search strategy is a powerful way to stand out. Passion adds depth to your professional story, demonstrating your capabilities and genuine enthusiasm for your work. Here’s […]
Read MoreCongratulations to All TORI Nominees
I am delighted and honored to have been chosen out of hundreds as a nominee for this year’s (TORI) Toast of the Resume Industry competition. I am in great company. Congratulations to all my colleagues! Special thank you to all the judges for your hard work! (See below)
Read MoreHealthy Job Search: Keep Your Sanity
Unemployment can induce anxiety and depression! Especially with all the talk on the news about the high unemployment rate. Yet, taking some time off from job searching (and away from the nightly news) will help you sustain your sanity so you come back to your job-hunt campaign renewed and with […]
Read MoreAre You Properly Leveraging Job References?
All job seekers want to know how to properly list references, how many references should they provide, how much detail is needed. I came across this excellent post by Don Orlando and I thought it was extremely insightful and informative… aside from having your resume and cover letter prepared, this […]
Read MoreThe Resume: From The Employer Perspective
Get this, your resume is not a job ad. You are not to list all the requirements to perform the job. (Employers already know what this entails). Your resume is a candidate promotional tool and you are to tell…what YOU did with the opportunities under the given job title—not that you DID actually fulfill the job title (that is the least expected of you).
Read MoreIs Your Resume Boring Hiring Managers?
Does your resume resemble a check list, to-do list, a laundry list? Have you desperately tried to convince your prospective employers of your qualifications by including everything but the kitchen sink in your resume? Well, please don’t. (Seriously. Don’t) Believe me, HR knows what a job description is; they have seen thousands of resumes. While the HR/hiring authority’s goal is to screen resumes and identify qualified candidates, the person doing the screening, well, is a person—and, no one enjoys being bored to death, especially not by sifting through long-winded resumes that regurgitate all-too-familiar job descriptions.
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