Before I get started, you should know that career breaks are actually quite common. People take a hiatus from working for all sorts of reasons – to raise a family, complete a degree or advance their education, provide caregiving for…
Losing a job basically sucks. It’s a debilitating experience that takes an emotional and financial toll. Many experts rank the experience as similar to going through a divorce and just below the death of a spouse. Your job isn’t just…
The number one question clients are asking right now is: “Should I put effort into searching for a new job or just focus on keeping my current position?” Believe it or not, even though unemployment numbers so far have hit…
I’ve been blogging about resume writing (cover letter and LinkedIn too) and job search tips for a few years now. What we are currently experiencing in the U.S. – on a global scale – and how it’s affecting (and will…
Resume Tips for Senior Management and Executive Job Seekers What makes a resume written for those seeking Senior Management and Executive roles different from resumes written for mid-level professional positions? One important resume writing rule across all career levels is…
6 tips to a successful remote job interview. Although remote job interviews have been around for a while, and are a common practice for many freelancers and other remote workers, the COVID-19 pandemic has popularized this method of interviewing. If…
In the past, I’ve published a general job seeker resource page for public perusal (I plan to update and re-publish the page again soon); but I thought it might be helpful to list some of the resources available as we…
As if the current health and economic crisis weren’t enough to contend with, the incidence of scams is on the rise. With millions filing unemployment claims due to furlough, layoffs, and organization-wide workforce reductions, scams abound. It’s an unfortunate fact…
Life sure comes at you fast. What was normal this time last week has changed drastically. About a week ago, I received my first calls related to the caronavirus from two prospects eager to learn more about my resume writing…
Using #hashtags in social media can significantly extend your job search reach If you’ve read my previous posts, you’ve no doubt heard me talk about the importance of diversifying your job search. This means you don’t just look for jobs…