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 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. […]
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 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 […]
How to Write Powerful Resume Bullets Using the “CAR” Method (Post 4 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 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 […]
No Work Experience? No Problem! How to Select Content for Your Resume (Post 3 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 early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Think Outside the Job Box A common frustration among students is feeling like they have […]
Formatting Matters: How to Make Your Resume Easy to Read and Impossible to Ignore (Post 2 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 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 […]
The Pizza Rule: How to Make Your Resume Irresistible to Robots AND Humans (Post 1 of 10 for Students!)
*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 […]
How to Get a Handle on an “Endless” Job Search
“My job search feels like I set off to walk across town and now I’m hiking Mt. Everest. When did this get so hard?” While the job search experiences vary greatly depending on multiple factors, I’ve heard this sentiment echoed across industries and sectors over the past two years. Getting a job right now is […]
Why a “General Resume” Gets You “Generally Nothing,” and How to Make a Real Impact That Gets You a JOB!
I’m often contacted by multi-talented clients asking for a general resume they can use for various jobs. I get it. Choosing where you’ll be happiest is challenging if you can fulfill many roles. Plus, by casting the largest net, you’ll catch the most opportunities, won’t you? FACT: No, you won’t. It doesn’t work that way. […]
Research Your Job-Hunting Questions on Quora
I don’t know how I ended up with all these Quora updates in my inbox, but I’m glad I did. Why? Because I think there’s useful information over there for you, job hunter! Heck, I’m even learning some things! It seems many recruiters use Quora and are happy to share their thoughts and opinions. Here […]
From Layoffs to Liftoff: Reclaiming Your Career in Challenging Times
I received this message from a client last week: “I’ve found myself unemployed yet again! Ugh. Your services worked magic for me last year, and after starting with a new company in January of this year, budget cuts and BS find me on the job hunt this week. I feel dead inside, but hopeful we […]