Have you ever copied and pasted your job description in your resume? If you did, you were probably in a hurry and you did it because it was: Easy. Already written. Typo-free! Fast. None of those are bad reasons. But here is why you shouldn’t do it. Job...
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Navigating the AI Revolution in Resumes
Professional Resume Writing: Embracing AI with Caution in Your Job Search In the fast-evolving job market, the allure of using AI for resume writing is undeniable. It’s quick, seemingly competent, and free. But before diving in, it’s crucial to understand...
Unlock Your Dream Job: Why the Best Resume Writer Doesn’t Need to Be an Expert in Your Field!
When it comes to choosing a resume writer, you may be wondering if someone with my credentials—over three decades in the field and 51 award-nominated or winning resumes—fits the bill as your ideal choice. The answer? Perhaps, but let’s delve a little deeper. You...
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...
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...


