Would you like to ensure your resume writing or career coaching business is set to exceed your goals and position you to have a high six-figure career practice in 2020? December marks the perfect time to start evaluating processes, prices, tools, services, qualifications, marketing, and more to ensure you are ready to dive into the new year with passion, Read More >
Tis the season: To get job ready for 2020
One of those myths that never seems to die in the career industry is that the approaching holiday season is not a good time for job hunting. I certainly agree that not too many interviews get scheduled for the weeks around Christmas and New Year’s but that doesn’t mean you can’t leverage the Holiday season to get ready to make a move in 2020. Here are Read More >
Job Search: You Snooze, You Lose
Consumer ads often say, “Act now, before it’s too late!” Or “while supplies last.” One ad that ran years ago apparently started the concept of “you snooze, you lose.” Although you might not realize it, this concept can apply all too well to your next job search. For example, as each year draws to a close, job seekers often tend to think they might as well Read More >
TORIs: Story-Based Value Propositions with Kimberly Robb Baker (Video Master Class) + CCST Offer
We are so excited to bring you this FREE resume writing and story-based branding video lesson from TORI award winner, Kimberly Robb Baker: Story-Based Value Propositions: The Career Writer's Key to Remaining Relevant In the video lesson posted below you will receive: A Description of the Story-Based Value Proposition Statement. What it is, what it’s Read More >
Leveraging Job Boards for Job Search and Resume Writing
Let's talk about job boards! Job boards are likely something you don't like to think about. But as resume writers, career coaches, and other types of career service providers, our clients come to us seeking information on how to secure their next job. Thus, job boards probably come up more than you would like in your client engagements. There’s no Read More >
You Need Active AND Passive Job Searching
You might have seen experts quoted as saying you need to conduct an active job search, not a passive one. What does that mean for your specific situation? Active vs. Passive Job Searching An active job search means you're making an effort to "put yourself out there." You have an updated resume, a robust LinkedIn profile, and a support network. You Read More >
One Easy Way to Dramatically Improve Cold Conversions When Prospects Call (Video Tip)
When prospects call do they hang on your every word? Do they sense you are invested and interested in helping them? Do they want to learn more and become eager to take the next step with a consultation? If some of these pieces aren't coming together for you, it could be just one simple step you are missing. This is SO SIMPLE yet often missed in Read More >
CDI’s 2019 Pat Schuler Kick Butt Award Winner
We're excited to announce that through public vote our second annual Pat Schuler Kick Butt Award winner has been selected! Please congratulate Wendi Weiner of The Writing Guru®! Wendi had 185 votes totaling 95.92% of votes cast. Congratulations, Wendi! For all you've done for the resume writing community in 2019, we're proud to designate you as Kick Read More >
Advice From Recruiters on Using Job Boards & LinkedIn for Job Search Success
As career professionals, we have found that job seekers tend to rely too heavily on job boards for their job search and end up wondering why they aren’t getting interviews. Although it’s best practice to apply a diverse job search strategy, we know that recruiters often source candidates from job boards. But how do recruiters leverage job boards to Read More >
2019 TORI Award Winning Resumes & Their Authors
It's finally here -- we are simultaneously announcing the 2019 TORI award winning professional resume writers and sharing their outstanding work. In the ten categories you will see some new names and many repeat winners who continue to dominate. I've seen the winners and nominee resumes, and echo the judges in that this was an almost impossible task to Read More >
