Do you know the reason that most people have trouble getting their resumes read? They’re not worth reading! If you write a resume that reads like a job description you will be boring the reader to tears. The hiring manager doesn’t want to read a list of duties you did. He or she wants to… Continue Reading
I work with many clients who come to me for resume writing and job search help. Since I also have a presence on many social media platforms, occasionally I get asked questions by other people or I pass along a job potential that might fit someone I know. There are times when I see people… Continue Reading
Why is it that picking up the phone to call someone when you are in a job search is so hard? The resume or job search follow up You look at the website. It could be an employer, a staffing firm, or even a networking connection. You don’t want to dial that phone. Why? You… Continue Reading
The resumes I write are reverse chronological. What does that mean? I start with the client’s most recent experience and work backward for 10 to 15 years. This gives the reader a clear understanding of the client’s most recent employment and the value they bring to the position. What’s a functional resume? The functional resume… Continue Reading
When you start thinking like this: “America has become a nation of the rich, by the rich and most especially for the rich, and the land of liberty and justice only for those who can afford it,” you put up roadblocks that will make you fail. My entrepreneurial career path I’ve been an entrepreneur most… Continue Reading
The economy is clearly getting better than it was the last five years, which should give hope to job seekers but there are still many unemployed people struggling with job search and others wondering if they should make a move now. Brainstorm new job search opportunities Discover and use online resources to research new fields… Continue Reading
Knowing my colleagues in the career marketing industry fairly well, I would guess I am not the only one who does this. Wherever I go, I am conducting mini research and studying the different roles and the jobs they do. Job Search Research at the Dentist During a recent visit to the dentist to have… Continue Reading
Ever look at the People You May Know section of LinkedIn? This is the area that suggests people for you to connect with on LinkedIn. As I look down the page, I can rapidly count 15 people from the top who have no picture. I realize some of these people may be those that just… Continue Reading
While on my walk with Buddy (our German Shepherd), I was thinking about common problems job seekers have in their job search. There is so much misinformation out there. I was thinking about how job seekers often think one of two things: A One-Size Fits All Resume is all you need OR You have to… Continue Reading
