I was a recruiter for 10 years before I became a full-time resume writer and career consultant. I worked primarily in the creative industry, placing freelance and full time talent…
Over 95% of hiring managers in the US are utilizing LinkedIn in some format for recruiting, qualifying, and hiring purposes, whether it’s sourcing candidates directly via the search function, or advertising job openings on the job board or within related industry groups. Are you listed?
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,…
One of the biggest frustrations I hear from job seekers is what’s taking so long to hear back from HR after submitting their resume to a job posting. The job…
In a digitally-driven job market, having answers and information at the click of a button has become a standard. Unfortunately, that’s not quite how it works when it comes to…
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…
The decision to hire a professional resume writer presents a multitude of benefits versus writing your own resume. For one, it’s incredibly time-consuming. It is helpful to offload the task…
Q: I’ve been told that hiring slows down in the summertime. Is that true, and if so, how should I adjust my job search efforts so that my resume isn’t…
Too often perfectly qualified job seekers miss out on opportunities because their resume does not meet the minimum requirements for passing through the ATS – or application tracking system –…
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…