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…
Changing careers used to be considered a risky move, with a certain level of prestige being placed on building a lengthy tenure at one company, or progressing upward in an…
Communicating your accomplishments on a resume can be challenging, particularly if you’re in a role that doesn’t have a direct impact on the numbers, or that isn’t metrics-driven. Resumes are…
An infographic resume won’t necessarily help you get noticed by hiring managers. It may even hinder your job search efforts. One of the biggest challenges with infographic resumes is that…
Infographic resumes have become a popular trend among job seekers. You may recall the viral posting of former Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer, a vibrant mashup of purple icons and imagery…
The decision to hire a professional resume writer presents a multitude of benefits versus writing your own resume. For one, it’s incredibly time-consuming. It is helpful to offload the task…
Q: I’ve worked for myself for 5 years as a freelancer or entrepreneur. Will employers value freelance and consulting work as real experience? A: My client Tony has an impressive background…
Q: I have a varied background and am targeting multiple areas in my job search. Should I go more general or targeted in my resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn for my…
Too often perfectly qualified job seekers miss out on opportunities because their resume does not meet the minimum requirements for passing through the ATS – or application tracking system –…
Hiring a full-time employee for my Los Angeles office has been an eye-opening experience, as both a hiring manager and a career consultant. Granted, I have hired for hundreds of…
As a resume writer and personal branding strategist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with professionals from pretty much every industry and gain a unique insight into how people from…
Changing jobs and moving up in one’s career can often go hand-in-hand with the consideration of relocation. Particularly if you’re in a specialized field where the job opportunities are narrow,…
I know copywriters who get paid 6 figures a year to write one-line sentences on a page. Make no mistake, they write endless variations, edit countless more, argue with creative…