You worked with a professional resume writer to create a branded, optimized resume and landed the interview. Amazing! So, now what?
Now the real fun starts. Read more
What Keywords Should I Use In My Resume?
This is a question I get from almost every prospective client. How do you know what keywords to use in my resume? They’ll invariably test me with “I’m assuming you know which keywords the scanners need to get my resume past the computers?”
And while yes, I do – I also have a lot of mixed feelings about this topic. Here goes! Read more
5 LinkedIn Strategies To Utilize Today
LinkedIn is the most powerful networking tool available to jobseekers in today’s market. It is not a Facebook for professional people. It is an incredibly deep networking tool that you can use to connect with potential referral sources, inside contacts, and hiring managers.
Your LinkedIn profile is an extension of your personal brand and just like your resume, should be written in a polished and professional tone. While a LinkedIn profile does offer a little more opportunity to let your personality shine through, it’s not the place to be posting anything too personal or divisive. Be mindful of the power of perception and make sure that you are creating an image for yourself that is impactful, engages readers, and gives you a competitive edge. Read more
Why Should I Hire a Professional Resume Writer
Often I get inquiries from my clients or prospective clients about resume editing. It starts like this…I already have a resume, and was wondering how much you would charge me to just refine it? Read more
What is the Best Format for My Resume?
Often clients come to me with an idea of exactly how they want their resume to look. Understandably, they request samples of previous resumes that I have written in helping to select my services over the competition.
The reality is that a great resume writer knows the content is the most important part of your resume, and format is really used as a tool to showcase your career in the best light possible. Strategically placed elements are the tricks of the trade, used to help the reader interpret and instantly download your unique value. Read more
