How Senior-Level Job Seekers can Use Job Boards as a Launching Pad to Job Search Success
According to CareerXroads (a recruiter website), only 12% of all jobs filled are directly connected to job boards.
6 Cover Letter Mistakes that can Derail Your Job Search
Never underestimate the power of including a customized cover letter when submitting your resume for a job. When I was navigating my career within the corporate workforce, I was told that whenever you submit your resume to apply for a…
Elevator Pitch Tips and Examples for Job Seekers
For those who don’t know, an elevator pitch (also called elevator speech) is quick, clear, and concise response to that timeless question: “What do you do?”
Highlighting Transferrable Skills Can Improve Your Job Search in a Covid Economy
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…
How to Use #Hashtags to Find Your Next Job
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…
Your Summer Job Search (Motivation) Guide
Just because it’s summer is no reason to hold off on your job search. Planning vacations, cookouts, and just hanging out on the patio are all tempting reasons to put things on hold for a bit; but employers still have…
Resume Mills versus Professional Resume Service Providers: What to Watch Out For
A couple of years ago, I shared tips on how to avoid resume scams after being contacted by several unhappy customers that mistook Top Resume Writing & Career Services for another similarly named resume service. Although I’ve taken great pains…
Tips for Finding a Remote Job
You too can find a job that allows you to work remotely from the comfort of home Picture it: you wake up each morning, shower, brush your teeth, comb your hair, enjoy a nice breakfast, grab a cup of coffee…
Your 2019 Career Playbook
[gap height="30"] Happy new Year! I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday and is as eager as I am to embrace a new year. After a much needed 2 week break, I’m hitting the ground running with scheduled Career Strategy Consultations,…
When You Need Additional Job Search Help
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…