When you are a professional resume writer, showing up for your clients successfully comes down to being able to get to the heart of their data in order to position them to successfully land interviews. But it can be challenging to extract the information you need from questionnaires, interviews, or even both. That's why I'm excited that TORI resume writing Read More >
17 Key Topics to Cover in Job Interview Strategy Sessions
Resume writers and career coaches, today I'm sharing with you what topics you need to hit with your clients to help them be prepared to nail the interview and salary negotiation process. It kind of reminds me of the Goldilocks story because in talking with career professionals I hear a lot of confusion about what should be discussed. Should I assume Read More >
10 Ways to Profit from Job Interview Services with No Coaching
Resume Writers & Career Coaches: You don't have to be a coach to offer interview strategy services! This is a super juicy, deep-dive post that could result in tens of thousands of additional revenue dollars for you this year. So, I'm very excited to share it with you! As a resume writer and career coach, whether you offer interview strategies Read More >
99% of Job Seekers Need This Service & It’s Easy $$ for Career Pros
All the time I see career professionals working too hard and leaving money on the table by: Referring away business to coaches or other programs because they don't have the skillset to offer a service. Hitting a ceiling of income because they are trading hours for dollars with how many clients they can take with 1-1 time-intensive services. Read More >
Intro to the Federal Resume Writing & Application Process (Video Lesson)
If you're a professional resume writer, then the topic of federal resume writing has likely come up. Like many, you may have found yourself stymied by the complex process, extra requirements, vast differences from civilian resumes, and even trying to determine if your client truly meets the appropriate criteria to even be considered. This video lesson will Read More >
Recruiters on Keyword Sections, Hard Skills & ATS in Resume Writing
With high volumes of applications, many companies rely on applicant tracking software (ATS) to screen suitable candidates based on keywords―and when reviewed by the human eye, most recruiters spend less than 9 seconds scanning a resume. To ensure job seekers make it over these first hurtles, the CDI Education Committee reached out to a handful of recruiters Read More >
New Classic Design Categories for TORI Resume Writing Awards
Are you an outstanding resume writer who would like to win a TORI but you don't go in for all that graphic design? Well, then the 2021 TORI resume writing awards have the BIG TWIST you've been waiting for! We're calling it the Best Classic Resume! You'll find these new categories available for executive resumes, new graduate resumes, high tech resumes, Read More >
Certified Hidden Job Coaches & Profile Writers (CJCPW)
CDI's Certified Hidden Job Coaches and Profile Writers have shown they know their way around online job search and hidden job targeting, social media profile writing, and career management, circa 2021. The ultimate in career puzzle masters, they can guide job seekers through the bewildering maze of Internet job search. This can include, but is not limited Read More >
How to Turn Your Passion Into a Career
If you don't love your work, you aren't alone. According to Forbes, more than half of Americans are unhappy in their jobs. You don't have to stay in this position for the rest of your life, however. If you have a hobby you are passionate about, why not transform it into a business or career path? Many career coaching firms and resume writing services can Read More >
Done-For-You Consultation Script & Sales Strategy for Resume Writing & Career Services
If you are a self-employed resume writer, career coach, or both, the only thing standing between you and a profitable business is process. Today I am very excited to have created this one-stop, comprehensive 28-page done-for-you consultation script and sales strategy for resume writing and career services. With this process you will be able to easily Read More >
