Are you alarmed by the shortcuts people are taking in formal documents? You’re not alone. Recently, I received a resume that had me questioning the integrity of professional writing standards. The resume featured bullet points like: Identified issues & found...
Gayle Howard
Certified Career Manager’s Credential Renewed!
It is essential for resume writers to stay ahead of the game through professional development and renewal of certifications. Who wants the services of an individual with old ideas who has failed to move with the times? The following email from the Credentialing Master...
Published Again (or soon to be)
Just received notification from JIST, leading publishers in the career marketing field of resume writing books, that three of my resume samples have been accepted for inclusion in the new book Expert Resumes for Engineers. Exciting news indeed! My resume samples now...
How did I get here?
A friend asked me yesterday, “How did you come to being a resume writer?” Just in case I have any readers interested in starting a career in this industry, here is my story. I often ponder about the road that brought me to this point! When I think of...
My Awards Arrived
My awards just arrived all the way from the USA. The platinum award is for Best Resume for Re-Entry into the Workforce, and the gold is the CDI Master Resume Writer Lifetime Achievement Award recognising professional expertise and industry contributions.
Navigating Career Faux Pas: How Forethought Can Save Your Professional Blushes
We’ve all been there — caught in moments so awkward they stay etched in our memories, vivid as ever, no matter how much time passes. Those moments often involve that sinking feeling in your stomach, the acute realisation of something said or done that...



