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…
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…
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…
5 Tips for Jobseekers Facing Long-Term Unemployment in the New Economy
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.…
The Key to a Successful Job Search Campaign: Marketing Strategy
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…
Your Job Search Tools and How to Use Them
"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…