Job searching is one of those topics where everyone thinks they’re an expert and likes to toss in their opinion, which means many misconceptions get circulated and unfortunately perpetuated. I wanted to take a few minutes to discuss some common … Continue reading
Should I hire a professional resume writer?
Resume writing is a value-added professional service. While in a conversation recently, I came up with a great analogy. If you’re reading this blog or visiting my site because you are considering whether or not to hire a professional resume … Continue reading
Should I email my resume as a Word document or a PDF?
A client just emailed me asking, “Is it better to send my resume as a PDF rather than in Word?” The answer is – probably not. Despite the universal nature of PDFs, most executive recruiters and internal recruiters still require a Word document to import … Continue reading
LinkedIn, online branding, and federal employment – my new favorite topics
Having just returned from Career Directors International’s Career Empowerment Summit ’09 in Orlando, FL, I’m excited to share with you some of the conference’s top takeaways: Federal employment opportunities are plentiful – with more than 31,000 opening as of late last … Continue reading
Job seekers: Break out of the mold!
As a member of a new community of resume writers and career coaches called the Career Collective, this post is one of many responses to the question, “Are you a cookie cutter job seeker?” I encourage you to visit other … Continue reading
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