Resume Writing
Redefined: Distributed workforce versus Remote workforce
I learned something Saturday. I created a new design plan for the latest version of an Operations Resume with a very successful returning client. Her newest role is as a Director of Operations for a foundation with $109.9M in annual revenues. As we talked on Zoom about how her company works today. I asked about…
Read MoreAre you focusing on the right thing during this coronavirus crisis?
Today at the top of most people’s minds is the looming coronavirus problem. It’s hard to ignore when you have so much information forced at you 24/7. However, you’re probably worrying about the wrong thing and you are probably not focusing on the right thing. This too shall pass and hopefully, we will learn something…
Read MoreChange your job search strategy to win new executive roles
Coaching leaders on a better job search strategy is one way I help job seekers win new roles. While a compelling executive resume is a key to winning that next CEO or COO role, the job seeker won’t get the next role if he or she only applies online. While many of my clients today…
Read MoreHow 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 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…
Read MoreMissing opportunities? Are you creating only an ATS resume?
If your focus is only on creating an ATS-friendly resume, you will struggle to get your next job, especially if you are seeking a director to executive-level role. Can use of only an ATS resume lose opportunities? If you are an active member of job search groups for people who are seeking new jobs, you…
Read MoreWhen your strategies get sloppy
If you are honest, I bet you can think of times when your strategies get sloppy. All of us suffer from inconsistency sometimes and I think the modern era of so many conveniences has actually made us more inconsistent. We use tools inconsistently. For example, I use Twitter but then I pop in and out.…
Read MoreWhat outdated job search myths are hard to let go?
Myths are perpetuated in many areas. Sometimes there is a morsel of truth, sometimes in the past, there was a reason to do things a certain way, and sometimes false information continues to spread. Job search myths are no different. My husband, Bill, has taken on many household jobs for me since he is retired…
Read MoreClueless about your resume career accomplishments?
How do you figure out what matters to the employer? Identifying your career accomplishments often stumps the job seeker when trying to write their resume. What are resume career accomplishments? Where do you look to find your resume career accomplishments? How do you find the career achievements that matter to the employer? Many times job seekers…
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