Part of what I love about my job as a professional resume writer is that I get to help clients improve their lives. I know, it sounds hokey… but if you are hardworking, really care about what you do, and receive some good advice from a professional you really can put a stop to the Monday blues. Read more
Should I include dates on my resume?
A lot of my clients come to me with this question. They’ve been advised to obscure or leave off dates by friends, the unemployment office, and various other professionals. Typically, my female clients are more concerned, although I have several male clients with the same issue. The “I’m forced to reinvent myself at 50” is a common thread. While I can’t claim to understand this stage of life, I do know a few things about job searching, recruiting, and even the cold hard facts of the corporate world. Read more
Things to be thankful for…
As the holidays approach and everyone (myself included) gets all wrapped up in family, food, and festivities, I think it’s really important to remind ourselves what we already have before we embark on something as challenging as a job search. Read more
What is personal branding anyway?
Everyone has something that makes them unique. Whether you’re exceptional at assessing the competitive landscape, assembling technical teams, or managing and motivating sales people, you do something better than the majority of your competition. Read more
Can I reinvent myself with my resume?
One of the most common requests from clients is a career change resume. Our current economic climate has left countless experienced professionals with years of expertise in a particular industry a precarious position, watching an entire industry or a position eradicated, outsourced, or irrevocably changed. Read more
