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Practical, no-fluff guidance on resumes, LinkedIn, networking, and interviews, drawn from more than a decade of helping people land great jobs.

LinkedIn

Under the Radar: How to Refresh Your LinkedIn Profile Without Alerting Your Employer

In a constantly evolving job market, professionals must be prepared to adapt and explore new opportunities. Whether you’re considering a…

April 17, 2023

Job Search

Get My Latest Job-Hunting Tips on Medium

It may appear I haven’t been writing much, but not so! I’ve been blogging on Medium to reach a broader…

April 5, 2023

LinkedIn

LinkedIn’s #OpentoWork feature is a great way to say, “Help! I’m desperate!”

Imagine you’re trying to sell your house. You’ve listed on all the popular real estate sites, but the only sign…

March 18, 2023

Job Search

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Improve Your Job Search (Written by a Robot)

Looking for a job can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but with the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), it’s…

February 17, 2023

Resumes

What’s the Difference Between a Networking Resume (Infographic) and an ATS Resume?

Yesterday, a client noted, “If you ask 10 people about your resume, you’ll get 15 opinions!” That’s so true, and…

December 27, 2022

Uncategorized

You Probably Haven’t Thought of This Follow-Up Strategy Yet

You know recruiters receive hundreds of applications for most job descriptions, so what can you do to stand out? First,…

December 5, 2022

Resumes

I Have a Great Resume and Linkedin…Now What?

Want to know why the global marketing industry is now worth $1.7 Trillion*? Because if you build it and market…

October 17, 2022

Job Search

Boost Your Chances of Getting Your Job Application Noticed Through a Personal Note

Are you tired of waiting to hear back after submitting your resume through a job board? Have you wondered if…

June 18, 2022

Cover Letters

When, How, and Why to Use a Cover Letter

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

March 23, 2022

Resumes

Fresh Toppings for Your Resume

As a resume writer, my job is to help you appeal to hiring managers (humans) while also appeasing applicant tracking…

December 17, 2021

Interview Prep

How to Nail a “Stay Interview”

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

December 1, 2021

Resumes

Should You Include Graphics in Resumes?

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

November 15, 2021

LinkedIn

The Anatomy of a “Healthy” LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn profiles and resumes go hand-in-hand these days. Even if recruiters don’t find you directly on LinkedIn, you can bet…

August 25, 2021

Uncategorized

When putting credentials after your name on your resume works (and when it makes you look like a jerk)

**This post was written in August 2021, and the standards have since changed. It is no longer appropriate to put…

August 4, 2021

Resumes

The #1 Thing Recruiters Want to See on Your Resume

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

July 4, 2021

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