Resumes are your calling card for entry into new roles, companies or industries. Outside the old adage of "who you know" that still stands the test of time, you'll need this 8.5 x 11 piece of paper that can likely determine the difference between thousands of dollars (both in the Read More >
4 Resume Writing Mistakes that Are Killing Your Interview Chances – And How to Fix Them
So you've written a resume and you've been sending it out but not getting the interviews you deserve. If the following sounds like you, you're likely making a few mistakes that can hold you back from receiving the interviews you deserve. Luckily, there are solutions. “I sent another resume out into Read More >
Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Personal Branding
More than likely, you’ve heard the term ‘personal branding’ but what is it, how do you develop your own brand, and what role does it play in your job search? Imagine carrying out a job search where you are confident in communicating your personal brand (your unshakable truth centered on Read More >
Top 5 Job Search Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
If it’s been a while since you searched for new employment opportunities, you might be surprised at how much the process has changed and the extent to which job sites have evolved. It’s no secret that online job postings have replaced newspaper print advertisements but did you know that hiring Read More >
3 Steps to Improve Your Social Media Presence for a Winning Job Search
Is your social media presence hurting your job search? In a competitive job market, it is not enough to simply set up an account on any of the social media platforms, create your profile, and walk away. If you are currently looking for new employment or thinking about launching a Read More >
Poor Salary Negotiation’s Long-Term Ill Side Effects
Accepting an offer can be quite the adrenaline rush, but it’s important for the candidate to remember that knee-jerk reactions can get you into trouble down the road. What you do today can impact you later in life by tens of thousands of dollars. Let me repeat. What you do Read More >
They Say, “What Are You Looking for in Your Next Job?” And You Say…What?
Anytime a candidate is interviewing, the pressure's on. That type of pressure cooker can make anyone bust, and it isn't fair, but it's necessary. Hiring managers spend way too much time and energy sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing, negotiating, hiring, on-boarding, training and managing to do it over and over. What's your best Read More >
Job Seekers: How to Avoid Resume Writing & Career Coaching Scams
There are many highly talented professional resume writers and career coaches around the world who can help you expedite your job search to land your next position, even in the uncertainty of COVID-19. But there are also scams, which this page will help you to avoid! Let's face it - Read More >
NO 6-PAGE RESUMES, PLEASE!
What is the best resume length? In all seriousness, you probably know that a six-page resume wouldn't pass the acceptability test. No one would want to read it or even make the effort to start. However, too many otherwise intelligent and experienced job seekers make the mistaken assumption that three Read More >
Certified Graphic Resume Architects (CGRA) – Certified Resume Writers
These individuals are recognized for their ability to write and design beyond a well-written and laid out resume to embrace graphic elements such as color, images, graphs, charts, and call out boxes to better draw the eye and highlight content. In a time where images are king, this lets job Read More >
