When it comes to how to navigate the hidden job market, there is a lot of confusion to clear up along with effective strategy that career professionals (career coaches and resume writers) can impart to their job-seeking clients. Research shows that 80% of jobs are not publicly advertised. How then, are Read More >
Creating Client Job Search Momentum & Accountability (Video Lesson)
Job search equals networking but far too often as career coaches we find that our clients become completely overwhelmed, and don't know where or how to start. In our socially-distanced world, having a way to vet and utilize a network for job search is more important than ever. So we Read More >
Tools, News & Hacks for Career Pros & Resume Writers – April 2021
How can it be April 2021? Time seems to be flying by this year and there are so many things happening. There have been many changes and new offerings for small business owners, resume writers, and career coaches. So it's time to share some great industry resources, changes, information, tools, Read More >
Resume Writing Intake Process to Elevate Writing & Client Experience (Video Lesson)
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 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 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 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 Read More >
Recruiters Speak on the Advantages of Holiday Job Search
Many job seekers believe that hiring doesn’t happen during the holidays, grinding their possible holiday job search to a halt. Contrary to this common misconception, many companies continue to hire over this period, making it a prime time to execute a well strategized job search when there is less competition. Read More >
Career Entrepreneur Holiday Survive and Thrive Guide (Audio)
As an entrepreneur, the winter holidays can be a sense of hope and inspiration or tension and stress. It's very much a push-pull of having to work, wanting to use downtime, and also wanting and/or needing to take part in activities that can refuel you in your work. Whatever your Read More >
Recruiter Tips on Preparing Job Seekers for Virtual Job Interviews
With work from home arrangements now the norm, virtual job interviews have become quite common. As career professionals, we need to know how to best prepare our clients for these types of interactions. To understand the changes that are taking place in virtual interviewing, the CDI Education Committee reached out Read More >