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Advice from a Resume and Personal Branding ExpertJob Search Advice for New Grads
While the bulk of my clientele is senior level to executive level professionals, I get the occasional new grad who wants a resume. More often I get the new grad looking for advice on how to sharpen up their resume. So here is some of the advice I give to the juniors,...
The Importance of Job Titles in Your Career
Maybe it’s a vocational hazard but in the course of meeting new people, I will always ask them what their job title is. Because I’ve written countless resumes, I have learned so much about industries, job responsibilities and job titles. When I hear someone’s job...
Job Search Best Practices – Resume Length
Just as there are best practices in all industries and professions there are best practices you should apply to your job search. Many of them have stood the test of time. Here's #1 in a 5 part series. Your resume should be as long as it needs to be. People will...
How to Maintain Momentum in Your Job Search – Part 1
It’s March. You started out this year committed to finding a new job. You updated your resume or perhaps hired a resume writer to create a compelling resume for you. You updated and improved your LinkedIn Profile with keywords and skills. You sent out your resume and...
Top Four Ways to Find a Job Fast
In the job search? Here are the top four ways of landing a new job. You can also look at these as four tactics to shorten your job search. Are you ready for the most effective ways of finding a new job? Drum roll please. Did you notice what's missing...
Low Profile, High Satisfaction Jobs
The media, college career centers and well meaning parents and friends have developed lists of high profile jobs that tell the world you’re important and bring a nice paycheck. For example, when others hear you say you’re pursuing a career in public relations, people...