Ever had a conversation with someone and thought to yourself, “Wow, we’re just not on the same page”? I have, and it often stems from a few repeated phrases. There are certain things people say that make them sound like part of the problem, instead of part of the solution. While I believe that removing this kind of vocab is really part of an overall attitude shift, if you’re interviewing, looking for a career change, or trying to get a promotion, definitely take heed and start eliminating this kind of passive, negative language. Read more
Top 3 Interview Killers – and How to Avoid Them
You know the moment. It’s been an awesome interview and you’re feeling pumped about this exciting new opportunity. Then all of a sudden you answer a question and you can feel it. Like the air was sucked out of the room. And you know. You. Are. Definitely Not. Getting this job.
Want to increase the chances that you’ll won’t have to experience that again? These tips are a surefire way to tip the scales in your favor. Read more
Is the Cover Letter Dead?
Oh cover letters – the source of much confusion. Do I attach it to the email? Who do I address it to? Do I need to send one? What should be in it?
As if resume writing weren’t complicated enough, right?
Fortunately, it’s not really that complicated, although I think many websites and career professionals sometimes make it seem so. Here’s the quick and dirty lowdown on your basic cover letter Q and A. Read more
Four Don’ts of Resume Writing
I’m usually a glass half-full kind of gal and always like to lead with the positive, but as a professional resume writer I definitely see my fair share of bad resumes. What I always find interesting is not what they are missing, but the common elements that they all share. The worst of the bunch are the topic of this blog post and the top four things to make sure you DON’T include in your own professional resume. Read more
Changing the World? Start With Yourself.
For whatever reason, I woke up feeling more inspired than usual today. Maybe it’s the fact that my neighborhood finally sprayed for mosquitos and I can walk outside without being attacked. Maybe it’s that my kids slept past 6 AM? Either way, it’s such a great reminder that those moments of self-doubt are really just that…moments. Read more
