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 >
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 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 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 Read More >
Should You Hire a Career Coach for Job Search or Interview Help?
You've likely used a professional resume writer to create your new resume and now you are wondering if working with a career coach who specializes in job search coaching or interview coaching will also make a difference. Maybe you are wondering if it's even necessary! So in this second installment, Read More >
Should You Hire a Professional Resume Writer?
The decision as to whether to hire a professional resume writer is one that leaves many people confused. So I’m glad you stopped here because this is SO IMPORTANT! I’m going to approach this in two pieces, since there is a growing understanding of professional resume writing services, but many Read More >
