If you are a career changer, it can be a daunting experience to understand just where exactly you should start this...well, career change. It's my firm belief that ideally, a solid first step is for you to identify and then demonstrate key transferable skills as a career changer on your Read More >
5 Reasons You Need an Updated Resume + Resolution You Must Make Now
You’ve been in the same role with your current company for a few years and updating your resume isn’t even a blip on your radar. Why keep your resume updated when you’re not actively in job search mode? Here’s the scenario that made me change my stance on maintaining an Read More >
Take This Crap Off Your Resume If You Want An Interview!
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 >
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 >
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 >
Award-Winning Writers Share Value of Creative Resumes (Video Tip)
Joining me in this tip video is Marie Plett of AspirationsResume.com, winner of 14 TORI awards and 2 ROAR awards in just the past three years. Yesterday… today… tomorrow… employers receive far more resumes than they can (or will) review. All those black and white resumes have desensitized them. While Read More >
Lengthy Executive Resume Weighing You Down? Tips to Trim Strategically
The average person puts on about 1-2 pounds per year from early adulthood through middle age. To stay healthy, while accumulating weight with each passing year, there are clear remedial steps to take. The same is true of your leadership resume. As you progress in your career, you can’t just Read More >
Resumes for Dummies, 8th Launch + Contributor Recognition
I'm very excited and pleased to announce that Resumes for Dummies, 8th edition is now available for purchase! This new edition is packed with updated content plus new chapters on creating graphic resumes, more resume samples, and a whole chapter of TORI award-winning resumes. If you are a job seeker, Read More >
What’s Your Superpower? (Or Knowing Your Strengths and Leveraging Them) Part 2
In a previous post we showed you how to focus on your strengths. That’s a pretty powerful feeling. But it’s not just a feeling. Today we will show you have to leverage those skills. Showing Off Your Superpowers Once you are clear on your strengths, it’s time to showcase them Read More >