A man walks into a workshop carrying a perfectly polished hammer. He sets it down on the table and says, “I’ve spent years mastering this tool. I’m ready for work.” The shop owner looks at him and replies, “Great… what problem do you solve?” The man pauses. “I… build things.” “What kind of things?” “Anything.” […]
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Carlos knew something was off. His manager started canceling one-on-ones. Projects slowed. Whispers of restructuring floated through Slack. Then, one Tuesday, HR called a “quick check-in” with no agenda. His gut dropped. By Friday, it was official. He and 60 others were let go in what the company described as a “strategic pivot.” Carlos had
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You’re in a crowded airport terminal. Hundreds of people are rushing by, all trying to get somewhere important. Your resume is like your boarding pass: if it’s clear, correct, and easy to scan, you get through security. If anything is off about it, forget making your flight. Like security, hiring involves humans and robots. Humans
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This is the first in a series of mini-posts looking beyond the immediate task. There’s so much we can learn from other industries! Let’s see what we can apply to our job search. Doctors don’t guess—they assess. They gather data, listen carefully, and make informed decisions. They also follow up, stay current, and never stop
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I’ll keep this simple: formatting can make or break your resume. Your document’s structure directly affects how it looks to both recruiters and applicant tracking systems (ATS). Why Formatting Matters ATS systems have come a long way. Years ago, you could count on them scrambling fancy resumes with tables, text boxes, and multiple columns. Today,
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This is the first in a series of articles on generally accepted best practices for resume writing. My hope is that if you’re going at this job search thing alone, this series will give you confidence that the resume you write for yourself conforms to what recruiters need — and helps you stand out in the crowd.
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*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why a “One-Size-Fits-All” Resume Doesn’t Work Imagine applying for a job where the recruiter asks
*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why Your Resume Bullets Matter Recruiters spend 6-7 seconds scanning a resume before deciding if
*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. First Impressions Happen Fast Imagine walking into an interview wearing a wrinkled suit with mismatched
*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why Your Resume is Like Pizza 🍕 Imagine walking into a pizza shop where three
