I was a recruiter for 10 years before I became a full-time resume writer and career consultant. I worked primarily in the creative industry, placing freelance and full time talent…
As if job searching weren’t challenging enough, the growing popularity of the video interview adds a new layer of complexity for job seekers. Harvard Business Review reports that up to…
So, what exactly is happening in the job market right now? Summer is typically a slow time for the job market and hiring in general, with candidates and hiring managers…
A solid resume is the foundation of a successful job search, but your ability to impress a potential employer during the interview will determine whether or not you move onto…
“What are your salary requirements?” This can be one of the most challenging questions in the job interview, and one that invokes a ton of anxiety for job seekers. On…
Q: How do I address being laid off in a resume, cover letter, or an interview? Like many people this past year, I was let go unexpectedly from my company….
Q: I was laid off during the pandemic. How do I reflect this on my resume and still appear attractive to employers? A: My partner likes to make a joke…
By David Wiacek, BRS Senior Resume Consultant & Contributor Finding a job is already a daunting process even under “normal” circumstances, to say nothing of the massive wrench that the…
We career gurus often tell you to veer away from those “overly common” skills that everyone puts on their resume: creativity good communication skills team player independent thinker goal-oriented …and…
Effective communication is a key component of the job search process – from how you present your qualifications on the resume, to your performance in the interview, to following up…
One of the biggest frustrations I hear from job seekers is what’s taking so long to hear back from HR after submitting their resume to a job posting. The job…
In a digitally-driven job market, having answers and information at the click of a button has become a standard. Unfortunately, that’s not quite how it works when it comes to…
I love coming up with a solid resume design as much as I enjoy writing them. A well-thought-out design only makes great content that much better. And of course, the opposite…
For many women (and men) I work with, addressing parental leave or other similar gaps in a resume and cover letter can be a big challenge, particularly for those who…