Posts Tagged ‘Design Resumes’
How to reply when someone asks for an informational interview
You may have read articles about asking for an informational interview. I want to talk to you about the other side – what happens if you are asked for an informational interview. First, let me tell you what an informational interview is not An informational interview is not and should not be a request to…
Read MoreGiving Hope – Nine days until a fresh, untouched calendar year
Nine days. We have nine days until a fresh, untouched calendar year. And if you’re like most people I know… it can’t come fast enough. 2020 has exhausted us. This year was hard for everybody I know… and in diverse ways, too. Schools closed. Parents had to facilitate distance learning for their kids. Companies fought…
Read MoreHow far should my resume go back?
As I work with executive resume clients as well as non-executive clients, they often ask “How far should my resume go back?” Over time your job experience grows, and it is natural to want to make sure that nothing is missed. On the other hand, people are often conflicted by the bad advice they were…
Read MoreDo not let anyone devalue your worth
Sometimes there is a comment that just irritates you and in darker moments, you recall it. Has someone tried to devalue your worth? Let me tell you a story. I was just beginning to transform my business (Design Resumes LLC) into my full-time career instead of the side hustle it became after I made non-profit…
Read MoreHow to write job-winning sales resume bullet points
Do you know how to write your resume to the target? If you are a sales professional, sales manager, Sales Director, or Vice President of Sales, how do you differentiate yourself from the competition? How do you write job-winning sales resume bullet points? I was hired by a client who had his previous resume created…
Read MoreThe right job search strategy. Is it time to make a career move?
If you are wondering if it is time to make a career move, you need the right job search strategy. Does your resume resonate with value-filled stories or sound like a job description? Are you prepared to use today’s career tools? Have you updated your LinkedIn profile? Are you networking? I stress this with every client…
Read MoreDon’t call the month IN the month!
When I relaunched my Design Resumes business at the end of 2009, I determined if I was to be successful in propelling my side hustle business to the next level, I needed expert help. I spent the prior two or three years learning about this magical new marketing concept called social media and the related…
Read MoreBe a positive force in your speech and social media
I am weary. When I first started with social media, it was fun. I met people, it was a positive force. I didn’t hear people yelling at each other. I didn’t feel the hate. Of course, most of us didn’t know what we were doing. Be a positive force by building relationships I found it…
Read MoreYour time to not only survive but thrive
These are confusing times. But think for a moment. Opportunities are born out of difficult and confusing times if you view this current COVID-19 crisis (or any other crisis) as your time to only survive but thrive. Why is it time to not only survive but thrive? Out of difficulty comes determination and innovation. If…
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.…
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