On a regular basis, my team and I have a roundtable discussion on what some of the most common resume questions have been over the last week. When you work with a diverse client base every day, you notice trends in the questions that get asked over and over again. I figure if my clients have …
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New Year…New You
As the new year is upon us, most of us reflect on the last year and think about the things that we want to accomplish in the new year. Is there a new ground-breaking project at work that I can get involved in? Is there an industry conference that I can attend to grow my network while enhancing my …
College Students & Recent Graduates: Creating Your First Resume
One of the first arduous tasks that everyone faces during the college years is creating their first resume. Whether it be for an internship or a first job out of college, we all need to have a resume to help us take that first step into our future. Creating your first resume is one of life’s …
How To Follow Up With Companies After You Submit Your Resume and Apply to a Job
In a densely populated job market, you have to do everything you can to maintain a competitive edge. Your resume needs to be on point and include all of the necessary elements that personally brand you while distinguishing you from other candidates. Once your resume is polished and you apply to …
Resume Rescue: Top 5 Signs Your Resume is Not Working For You
You sent out dozens of resumes and still nothing. No calls, no interviews, and no job offers. Before you get discouraged, take a step back and examine your resume. Look at the way your skills stand out or don’t stand out. Look at the message you convey or don’t convey. Be realistic while trying to …
Top 4 Career Fields for the Future
The economic downturn has made a significant impact on the job market over the last few years. It has altered job search strategies that people use to find a new job. It has also changed the strategy behind updating your resume and showcasing what you have to offer to new companies. With all of this …
LinkedIn Buzz
One of the biggest changes in the job search process over the last 10 years has been the introduction of LinkedIn profiles to the professional landscape. The importance of social networking has emerged over the last decade through recreational sites like Facebook and Twitter. But now LinkedIn has …
Job Search Strategies During the Holidays
Summer is over, the kids are back in school, and the holiday season is fast approaching. Did you ever stop and think to yourself "I don’t have time to search for a job now" or "I will start looking for a job again after the holidays". You are not alone in this mentality concerning your job search. …
Career Coaching & Motivating Clients
As resume writers and career strategists, we tend to be one of the only resources for job seekers when they are motivated to find another job. It is a great opportunity for us to inspire our clients to greatness and give them the confidence to successfully engage in the job search and interview …