The Top Margin Way
Practical thinking on careers, résumés and the decisions behind them
Recruiters: Brick Walls or “Holders of the Secrets”?
Recruiters appear to be at the top of most jobseekers’ hit lists. Most people...
An interview? Don’t panic – have a plan!
Your heart skips a beat as you disconnect the call. A combination of nausea...
Career Sabotage: It’s as simple as scratching an itch
From: Jane E. Recruiter, Human Resources Date: Thursday 6 May 2010 12.19pm To:...
Your Resume: Let it all hang out? Forget it!
Some time ago, a client shared her story while we were developing her resume....
From Little Acorns…Companies Need Problem Solvers
No resume is ever read and no one ever gets interviewed or hired, unless the...
Cinderella 2014. The Internet isn’t the Solution
Cinderella 2014: Taking a break from hearth cleaning at home, Cinderella...
Of Plans and Pylons: What is your job search strategy?
Has there been a freeway, bridge or major construction where someone wakes one...
If It’s Not You and It’s Not True, You’re Fooling Yourself
#careercollective "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken" Oscar Wilde...
Turning Resume Gaps into Golden Opportunities: The Art of Explaining Extended Absences
Navigating the tricky waters of resume gaps can feel daunting, but fear not....
Resumes: Two Phrases to Turn Robotic to Robust
Cutting and pasting your current job description into the experience section...
Interview Paralysis
The other day I was sent the Word of the Day by a friend. It was...
Resumes: The Top 5 “Must Haves”
It's a rare day that goes by where someone doesn't ask me to critique his or...