Resume & Job Search Tips

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Top Three Ways You’re Getting in the Way of Your Own Success

One of the most interesting parts of my career as a professional resume writer is that I get to talk to really successful people on a pretty regular basis. I also have the opportunity to speak with others who aren’t yet there, or are on their way. What never ceases to amaze me is that the people who have made it just did it. Less planning and thinking about it, and more going after it.

Ever wonder why you haven’t found the big idea yet? Probably because you’re sitting here trying to come up with the big idea. Looking for a better plan? Do something! Go outside, start gardening, take your kids out for a walk in the park. Get yourself a massage and take a long, hot shower. Your brain will start firing on its own when you start getting yourself into a more productive, zen state of mind.

Successful people have a lot in common. Here’s the top three that I observe.  Read more

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Should You Negotiate a Job Offer?

This is a question I receive often, and the simple answer is YES! A job offer is exactly that…an offer. Like any other offer, including those you would personally make on anything from a garage sale item to a car or a house, the opening bid is a starting point for the negotiation.  Read more

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The 3 Things You Say That Might Be Hurting Your Career

Ever had a conversation with someone and thought to yourself, “Wow, we’re just not on the same page”? I have, and it often stems from a few repeated phrases. There are certain things people say that make them sound like part of the problem, instead of part of the solution. While I believe that removing this kind of vocab is really part of an overall attitude shift, if you’re interviewing, looking for a career change, or trying to get a promotion, definitely take heed and start eliminating this kind of passive, negative language.  Read more

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Work-Life Balance? Yeah Right! 3 Reasons to Love a Little Inconsistency.

I am definitely a little compulsive with some things, and as a professional resume writer it actually comes in handy to streamline the writing and editing process. To give you an example, as a child I would literally have heart palpitations if someone wrote on my book covers. Remember spending hours covering your books in paper bags? Yeah, well I liked mine as is!  Read more

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Top 3 Interview Killers – and How to Avoid Them

You know the moment. It’s been an awesome interview and you’re feeling pumped about this exciting new opportunity. Then all of a sudden you answer a question and you can feel it. Like the air was sucked out of the room. And you know. You. Are. Definitely Not. Getting this job.

Want to increase the chances that you’ll won’t have to experience that again? These tips are a surefire way to tip the scales in your favor.  Read more

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