On Friday afternoon, I was contacted out of the blue by a recruiter on LinkedIn about a long-term contract job opportunity with Northrop Grumman here in North Alabama. After politely declining the recruiter’s request for a current resume and salary requirements, I got to thinking once again about how… read more →
A couple of years ago, I wrote a post warning job seekers about some of the most common resume writing scams. One of the most common scams I mentioned was the free resume critique offer. A resume writing service offers to review your resume in exchange for free, “honest” feedback… read more →
Most of the clients I work with are looking to have career documents written – resumes, cover/job search letters, LinkedIn profiles, and other career communications specifically. However, from time-to-time a client also needs help dealing with other job search challenges once the documents are finalized. Some issues can be addresses… read more →
From time-to-time, I’m contacted by jobseekers plagued with the long-term unemployed label. As you can imagine, some are beyond frustrated with trying to find a job and are desperate to secure a stable salary that sustains their family and lifestyle. Maybe they are dealing with feelings of uncertainty about their… read more →
Long before I earned my first resume writing certification and became a job search coach, I worked in marketing. For 10 years, I worked with multiple businesses creating copy and content that appealed to their customers, generated sales, and increased bottom-line profits. Honestly, resume writing isn’t much different. I always… read more →
They sure do. Or maybe they don’t… depending on your viewpoint. Don’t worry, I’ll explain. Consider this: a 2012 Jobvite survey showed 93-percent of recruiters were tapping into LinkedIn to source talent. I assume that number is larger now since this survey was conducted five years ago. Regardless, the numbers… read more →
Back in the day, around 10+ years ago, building a quality resume was a lot less complicated than it is today. Back then, employers didn’t expect a lot from the resumes they received. The basic rules were simple: Provide a short objective describing the type of job/company… read more →
By the time most people contact me about resume writing services, they are completely over the struggle to write or update a resume on their own. I get that. That’s why I strive to provide a service that makes the process as painless for you as possible. Now that doesn’t… read more →
LinkedIn’s platform changes that went into effect in March 2017 threw a lot of us for a loop. Even me, a certified LinkedIn Writer, had to spend time to learning my way around the newly updated interface. Once you have your LinkedIn profile completed, you can begin sharing information and… read more →
“Won’t I be limiting my job prospects if my resume focuses too much on one profession/area of expertise?” “Do I really need a cover letter?” “If I have a resume, what’s the purpose of having a LinkedIn profile?” “Why can’t I just copy my resume and use it on… read more →