“I don’t have a college degree, so I’m going to have some difficulty getting a job.” A recent client started our first strategy session with this statement. “What is your evidence?” I asked. Dead Silence… My client had a tough time responding because unless you’re looking for a career as Read More >
Why a Personal Brand Isn’t Just a “Nice-to-have”
Don't have a brand? Think again! Everyone has a brand. The only real question is what they are doing to cultivate it? Just because you do not have your logo or have your own company, doesn’t mean you do not have a personal brand. However, what is a personal brand Read More >
Is Winter Coming in Your Career? Top Tip for a Job-Search A-Game
Are you out of a job, or itching to leave your current one? Are you dreading the impending job search? Take a deep breath. It’s hardly as bad as a Game of Thrones-style zombie Armageddon. But after thriving in your professional life, facing a daunting job search can feel like Read More >
Don’t Need a Resume or LinkedIn Profile Because You’re a Comfortably Employed Executive? 3 Reasons You Do
If you’re like most employed executives, you’re too busy protecting your company’s P&L to think about refreshing that dusty old resume or making use of that LinkedIn account you opened up ages ago. But this is the precise moment when you can best prepare yourself for change—whether it comes by Read More >
Three Secrets to Winning Job Interviews Through Your Resume
Do you struggle to grab the attention of targeted organizations and key decision-makers? Do you have decades of achievements but are not hearing back from job applications when you know you would be a good candidate? Typically, the resume is the first port of call in an executive job search Read More >
Resume Hacks for a Career-Minded Grandparent
Employment gaps. Job hopping. Gender discrimination. Bad bosses. As a resume writer, I thought I had helped people overcome every type of career challenge. I was wrong. Not long ago, I was approached by a new client seeking employment in the personal care and wellness field. She had an Read More >
Mum’s the word: What you can do about a restricted reference policy in your job search.
It’s an intense and exciting time during a job search when the employer wants to invite you to the “next step in the process.” Usually that means they are interested in making a job offer, but they need to complete their due diligence before they can do so. This is Read More >
One Thing About Resumes Every Job Seeker Should Know
A great resume doesn't just open doors; it builds doorways where none existed before. I'm not just saying this because it sounds quaint, or astute, or like something a resume writer would say. This is a fact that I have witnessed firsthand. Before I became a resume writer, I worked Read More >
Want Career Happiness in 2017? Say No to 5 Things
“The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.” Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is right. With the modern work week averaging 47 hours and 25 percent of people logging more than 60 hours, Americans work more than any industrialized Read More >
5 Campaign Phases to Make Your Career Great Again
What does your career have in common with politics, marketing, and sales? They are all considered campaigns. Yes, campaigns. Never thought of your career this way? Bear with me. Similar to marketing, sales, or politics, your career is comprised of a campaign lifecycle process (campaign phases). Every once in Read More >
