By Dawid Wiacek | Certified Career Coach & Resume Writer If you’ve never worked with a career coach, you may be wondering what it involves (hint: it’s not the same…
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Many people think the resume is strictly a job search tool with the sole purpose of getting a candidate in the door for the job interview. But when I talk…
The resume is the cornerstone of your personal brand, and the first step in the job search process. Whether you are new to the job market, looking for a new…
Guest Post by Dawid Wiacek, CPCC There is a coach for everything these days, not just sports. Business coach. Relationship coach. Money coach. Happiness coach. Parenting coach. Crystal healing…
Having a gap in employment on your resume used to be a red flag to hiring managers. But in today’s job market, where we’re no strangers to freelance work, layoffs,…
An infographic resume won’t necessarily help you get noticed by hiring managers. It may even hinder your job search efforts. One of the biggest challenges with infographic resumes is that…
Infographic resumes have become a popular trend among job seekers. You may recall the viral posting of former Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer, a vibrant mashup of purple icons and imagery…
In today’s digitally-driven job market, it’s more important than ever to build a strong personal brand presence that communicates your story across all relevant social and online profiles. And your…
If you’re in the creative industry, you know that a portfolio is a standard marketing tool, and can often outweigh the resume altogether when the work really shines. But what…
Websites aren’t just reserved for brands and creative professionals. A branded website or landing page can be a great tool for job seekers of all levels and industries. In certain…
Hiring a full-time employee for my Los Angeles office has been an eye-opening experience, as both a hiring manager and a career consultant. Granted, I have hired for hundreds of…
As a resume writer and personal branding strategist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with professionals from pretty much every industry and gain a unique insight into how people from…
As a resume writer and recruiter, I have spent countless hours interviewing top talent. A commonly cited challenge by candidates of all levels and backgrounds is how to identify and…
When you try to define someone by experience level alone, it can often be a blurry line when you categorize years of experience into specific buckets with labels such as “senior level”. In the world of recruiting and job descriptions, a candidate with 8 years of experience would likely be considered senior level, while a candidate with say, 7 years of experience, could easily fall into the mid-level category. How does one distinguish? When it comes down to pricing, it can be a very tricky subject.
A professional bio is a great marketing tool to complement the resume and round out your professionally branded portfolio. Traditionally reserved as a self-promotional tool for executive-level professionals and the…
Getting the approval of a Creative Director can be a tough feat. Getting their attention can be even harder. Having worked on the hiring side of the creative industry for…