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Resumes

Resume Formatting for 2026

I’ll keep this simple: formatting can make or break your resume. Your document’s structure directly affects how it looks to…

August 19, 2025

Resumes

Resume Best Practices, Part 1: The Simple Resume Header Fix That Gets You Seen

This is the first in a series of articles on generally accepted best practices for resume writing. My hope is…

August 12, 2025

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Engagement, Step 5: From Commenter to Creator (Without the Stress)

When John was in college, he waited tables at a bustling downtown brunch spot.At first, he barely spoke. He took…

April 11, 2025

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Engagement, Step 4: Want to Go Faster? Look Beyond LinkedIn

Imagine trying to find your dream home using only Zillow… in 2005.Sure, you’d get a few listings. But you’d be…

April 8, 2025

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Engagement, Step 3: Stop Stressing About Posting—Start Commenting

One of my clients, Carla, told me a story that perfectly captures what it feels like to finally find your…

April 4, 2025

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Engagement, Step 2: Who Do You Want to Talk To?

When Beth was little, she spent an entire summer trying to catch frogs in a creek behind her house….

March 31, 2025

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Engagement, Step 1: What Do You Want to Be Known For?

You know those group projects in school where everyone gets assigned the same role on paper—“project manager”—but there’s always one…

March 27, 2025

LinkedIn

Is Your LinkedIn Photo Helping or Hurting Your Job Search?

Imagine you’re at a bustling networking event. Among the sea of professionals, one individual stands out—not because of their attire…

March 12, 2025

Job Search

Move Up Without Moving Out: Strategic Steps for Internal Promotions

It was the best office holiday party of all time… until James realized he was the only one who didn’t…

March 10, 2025

Job Search

Three Out-of-the-Box Ways to Get Noticed by Employers (Post 10 of 10 in my Student Series)

*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective…

March 5, 2025

Job Search

When Your Internship Search Feels Like Mt. Everest: How to Stay Motivated (Post 9 of 10 in my Student Series)

*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective…

March 4, 2025

Job Search

How to Use LinkedIn to Get Noticed (Post 8 of 10 in my Student Series)

*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective…

March 3, 2025

LinkedIn

Fix Your Digital Bed Head: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile (Post 7 of 10 in my Student Series)

*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective…

March 1, 2025

Cover Letters

Cover Letters That Get Read: How to Stand Out from the Stack (Post 6 of 10 in my Student Series)

*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective…

February 27, 2025

Resumes

How to Customize Your Resume for Every Job in Minutes (Post 5 of 10 in my Student Series)

*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective…

February 26, 2025

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