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…
[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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
As 2016 comes to a close, so does the job search tips series. I’ve covered how to Avoid Job Search Fail and Increase Your Odds of Success, Why You Should Continue Your Job Search During the Holiday, and How to…
Today's job search is a lot more complex than it was 10 years ago. Achieving a successful outcome quickly is usually the goal; and to do this, you’ll want to avoid some of these common job search mistakes. 1. Your job…