There has been a lot written about people lying on their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, exploring why people lie and what they lie about. Sometimes, however, these lies aren’t actually malicious. Sometimes, resumes and LinkedIn profiles don’t quite match up. Maybe there are only minor discrepancies between them, but these can stand out to a … Continued
Have you ever wanted to change jobs, but you are not clear on how to actually think about doing this? You don’t want to make a bad decision in your career. But there are two basic reasons why people usually move on from their current job. They are either being pulled from their job by … Continued
How do you write a transition cover letter when you want to change careers or jobs? At some point in your career, you might want to move to another industry or a different type of job that’s more exciting and fulfilling. So, how do you get the attention of a recruiter or a hiring manager … Continued
Have you ever left an interview with a feeling that something was not quite right? For the last 20 years, starting as a recruiter and now as a coach and resume writer, I have coached hundreds of people to get ready for their interviews, and then heard back with stories about what happened. These stories … Continued
One of the most challenging aspects of a job search is putting together your resume. Do you like it? If not, can you fix it as a DIY (do it yourself) project? Take it from me; it can be very stressful and hard to write your own resume. I have looked at thousands of resumes … Continued
Have you ever heard the expression “getting your act together?” Do you know how to get your act together when it comes to starting a job search? It was originally from Hollywood, but the concept can be a useful one for your job search. You need to mentally, emotionally, and physically make a clean break … Continued
When job hunting, what we do in our spare time can be almost as important as what we do at work. Our careers and jobs can take up much of our life, but we always need some way to blow off some steam and enjoy ourselves. Our passions in life can say a lot about … Continued
Are you worried about your job right now? The COVID-19 pandemic has been causing devastating changes in almost every industry. Millions of people have lost their jobs, or are afraid layoffs will be coming soon. Unemployment has been at the highest level since the Great Depression in the 1930s, and it may stay that way … Continued
Are you discouraged with your job search and don’t know what to do about it? You’ve updated your resume, your LinkedIn profile is in good shape, and you are making contact with people in your network. You are being diligent about spending the time and effort to find a job. So, what’s the problem? Why … Continued
Do you have a master resume? It is essential to make sure your resume is relevant for any job you are targeting. But you don’t want to have 20 different versions of it, or you will drive yourself crazy! One alternative is to write a “master resume” with sections that can be repositioned if you … Continued
