You know recruiters receive hundreds of applications for most job descriptions, so what can you do to stand out? First, fit in. Applicant tracking systems

Want to know why the global marketing industry is now worth $1.7 Trillion*? Because if you build it and market it, they will come (emphasis

Are you tired of waiting to hear back after submitting your resume through a job board? Have you wondered if there’s anything else you can

I’m often asked if a cover letter is necessary. The short answer is that it never hurts to send one if requested. What will hurt

As a resume writer, my job is to help you appeal to hiring managers (humans) while also appeasing applicant tracking systems (ATS – robots). The

With a large number of employees changing careers, employers are scrambling to find ways to cope. Some solutions they’ve kicked around are signing bonuses, lowering

No! If you had asked me this a year ago, I would have given you a resounding “No!” and told you that you should include

LinkedIn profiles and resumes go hand-in-hand these days. Even if recruiters don’t find you directly on LinkedIn, you can bet your buttons they’re going to

**This post was written in August 2021, and the standards have since changed. It is no longer appropriate to put credentials such as MBA or

Have you ever been charged with reviewing a pile of monotonous paperwork? While buried deep underneath your stack, did you experience a moment of realization

Although LinkedIn is primarily career-focused, it’s still a social network, making it a great place to show recruiters your skill, motivation, and culture fit in

College has provided you with all the training you need. If you believe this, you may be on a path to obsolescence. Employees slid by

Wondering what to include on your resume? Here are the essential parts: Header Your header should be located at the top of the page and

“Follow your passion,” they say, “To have a fulfilling life and career!” Sure, and would you like a jentacular* cup of tea with that advice?

No, you shouldn’t. Unless you want your resume to be boring and lame. Captain Obvious was seen crying over a whiskey when power statements replaced resume objective statements.

You’ve demonstrated all your ingredients for success on your resume. It’s been submitted more than 100 times a week for the past months but have

You’ve probably been told by someone to follow your passion and look for a job you’ll love. On the surface, this sounds great, but in