Often I get inquiries from my clients or prospective clients about resume editing. It starts like this…I already have a resume, and was wondering how much you would charge me to just refine it? Read more
What is the Best Format for My Resume?
Often clients come to me with an idea of exactly how they want their resume to look. Understandably, they request samples of previous resumes that I have written in helping to select my services over the competition.
The reality is that a great resume writer knows the content is the most important part of your resume, and format is really used as a tool to showcase your career in the best light possible. Strategically placed elements are the tricks of the trade, used to help the reader interpret and instantly download your unique value. Read more
Gaining Perspective When You’re Facing Burnout
In my business, I am constantly working with people who are – for one reason or another – unhappy with their job. In many cases, the reasons are valid, but the #1 mistake they make is letting an unpleasant employment experience cloud their judgement, and impact their future job decisions.
Just because you don’t like the way things are done in your current role doesn’t mean you would not be happy in a parallel function, maybe under a better manager or in a more positive work environment. Read more
Can I Use Tables to Format My Resume?
The dreaded ATS & Table debate. Short answer – I wouldn’t. Caveats – it’s probably ok. The ATS debate really stems a lot from actual fact, but has been bumped up by resume writers and other career professionals looking to add value to their clients. Some if it totally accurate, some if it more fluffy. Read more
What’s Your Jobsearch IQ?
Nearly all of my clients, whether young or old, experienced or novice, career changers or returning to work, entry level or executive, all ask similar questions about the actual logistics of job searching. How do I connect with recruiters? Where should I be looking for jobs? Do thank you notes really matter? Will anyone read my cover letter? Read more
