Part of what I love about my job as a professional resume writer is that I get to help clients improve their lives. I know, it sounds hokey… but if you are hardworking, really care about what you do, and receive some good advice from a professional you really can put a stop to the Monday blues. Read more
How to Hire a Professional Resume Writer – 5 Quick Tips to Protect Yourself
Ok, I’ll admit it. I have a vested interest in this post. I also happen to be someone who cares a great deal – about my clients and anyone else who is about to spend hard-earned money on a resume.
I do believe that to a certain extent choosing a professional resume writer is like anything else. You need to go with your gut and make sure it’s a personality fit. But, please please please…ask questions first! This quick list will help you make sure you understand what you’re getting and help you make the hiring decision. Read more
Weekend Job Search Strategies – 4 Quick Career Improvement Tips
It’s the weekend – so now what? It used to be that weekends were for flipping through the classified on a Sunday morning with your cup of coffee and a permanent marker. So relaxing right? Ah, the days of minimal media 🙂
Don’t let your job search get stale because you’re busy bbq’ing this weekend. Set reasonable goals and force yourself to focus at least a small portion of your attention to your job search. Not only will it keep moving forward, which is just good for overall karma and positive self-reinforcement, but it will also help you combat the Sunday evening blues. Read more
Work Life Balance, Leaning In, Guilt, etc.
Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m not a totally guilt-free and balanced business-owner/mother. Just like every other working (or non-working) mom I know, I’m ridden with guilt over 99% of the decisions I make. I would like to get my nails done, but I really should probably take my daughter for a walk around the block because it’s nice out. I’d like to go on Twitter and find out what Warren Buffet has to say to Gen Y during his live broadcast. But I should probably finish writing this resume that is due tomorrow, in case my kids wake up from their nap early and I can’t get my work done. Read more
Upcycling Your Career…How to Position Yourself for Your Next Big Move
I recently read an article about upcycling, and was really intrigued. What a fun concept, and a terrific name, for a relatively simple idea. Take old things, make them better, and contribute to sustainability. Perhaps the best part of all this for me, being the word-lover that I am, is the name. Read more
