Advice from the job search front-line
Beyond Bullet Points: How Your Resume Can Speak Volumes About Who You Are
When an employer or decision-maker reviews your resume, the reader needs to be able to tell who you are from what they read. A resume is so much more than just a deadpan list of skills, facts, numbers and experience. Your resume needs to communicate the person you...
Writing a Resume That Resonates: A Look Back at 2005 Wisdom Updated for Today’s Job Market
First penned in 2005, the insights in this article continue to hold their weight even in our rapidly evolving job market. Now, after more than three decades of leading my business in resume writing, it’s a fitting time to re-share this invaluable advice—enriched by...
Combating Ageism in Job Searches: A Guide for the Over-50s
Unpacking the "Ok Boomer" Mentality The phrase "Ok Boomer" has become more than just a generational jab; it's a symbol of the various prejudices including ageism, that many baby boomers face in today's job market. While the meme might be catchy, it unfairly lumps an...
Is your CV truthful? Fallout can be swift if it isn’t!
Another story today of the ramifications of a CV that according to the article, wasn't "quite right". You absolutely must be truthful on your resume. And, when I say truthful, I don't mean tell everyone that your performance appraisal at ABC Company was marked as...
ATS technology frustrations: You can overcome them in the job hunt!
Top on my list of client frustrations in recent times is the ATS—short for Applicant Tracking System. I'm not sure how familiar you are with these time wasters but in a perfect world (perfect for employers perhaps) technologies of the future will cleverly review...
The Pitfalls of Overdesigning Your Executive Resume: Why Less Is Often More”
A question came across my desk this week that made me pause: "Would you mind if I take your well-crafted words and let my graphic designer friend jazz them up?" While the query was well-intentioned, it underscored a fundamental misunderstanding many people have about...