How to write a resume using a radically better approach
You want to know how to write a resume so you Google. Sadly, you will get a ton of really bad advice. Why? The topic of how to write a resume is one that even reporters will key in on especially in months like January when people tend to want to start something new. Some…
Read MoreDon’t leave your career journey to chance!
Is your career journey taking you where you want to go? Are you wishing you could rise to the next level? Perhaps you want to change careers, transitioning to a field to use your talent and experience in a different way. Identify new directions for your career journey I work with people who are ready…
Read MoreMy 3 Words for 2020
For those of you unfamiliar with the “my three words” concept, it was started by Chris Brogan in 2006. I will let him explain: What is My 3 Words About? The My Three Words idea is simple. Choose 3 words (not 1, not 4) that will help guide your choices and actions day to day.…
Read More3 ideas to help get a better response to job postings
Anything is a better response than nothing, right? Too often job seekers tell me they hear nothing when they apply for jobs. Intrinsicly, this shows me there is a problem. First clue? The words: Apply for jobs. You may have heard my rant about online applications before so if you have, be patient. Online job…
Read MoreMemories of my father and how his influence made me me
As we move to the end of the year, it is a time many people become more introspective and thoughtful. As I was looking at a friend’s post on Facebook tonight where he showed the rocks he polished in his tumbler, it brought back memories of my father. When I was little, my father was…
Read MoreThe Start of my Design Resumes Career Reinvention
On December 12, 2009, I made a decision that changed my life. It was that night 10 years ago that I said goodbye to my last non-profit contract, Wausau Whitewater, and chose to hone in on my true love – helping people on their career journeys and career reinventions! What a career reinvention it has…
Read MoreHow to captivate the hiring manager with your executive resume
What stands out on an executive resume? The goal of your successful executive resume is to captivate the reader. Tell your resume story in such a way that the reader is captivated. Identify your success in your executive resume The reader must see that your executive resume shows the expertise and qualities of an excellent…
Read MoreHow to ensure a targeted resume focuses on your market!
The concept of a targeted resume is easily misunderstood. Calls begin like this: “I’d like you to write a resume for me.” “Ok, what industry are you in and what positions are you targeting?” “Oh, I just need a resume. Can’t you just write something generic?” Why a generic and general resume is useless No, I can’t.…
Read MoreSend your resume to someone who reads resumes and improve hiring results
One of my biggest complaints with the job search process is hearing people say, “I only look at resumes for 3 seconds or 6 seconds!” There is nothing to be proud of there. All that tells me is that they are in such a rush to get through the pile that they are willing to…
Read MoreThe misunderstanding about resume stories
When you hear the word stories, it is easy to get the wrong impression. Some people define stories as fairy tales or things that are made up. This is NOT what is meant by resume stories. What are resume stories? Professional resume writers started using the term resume stories more than 10 years ago. The…
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