Have you ever missed out on a job opportunity because you didn’t update your resume? This is often the catalyst for many new clients to contact me: they learned about a job prospect but were too embarrassed to have a…
Have you ever wondered what small, simple steps you can take to give your career a boost? Career success can be likened to the tortoise and the hare: slow but steady progress (almost always) wins the race, but there’s something…
When you actively manage your professional path, you can create career opportunities for yourself, in good times or more challenging ones. We have seen a lot transpire in 2022—from “The Great Resignation” to the beginning of what might become known…
This article provides resume advice from a recruiter and is the first part of a two-part series featuring an interview I had with career coach, resume writer, and former executive recruiter Andrew Gardner. Andy is Managing Partner of AGA Executive…
When writing your resume, you might wonder about what you should include—and what should be left out. Thinking about the overarching structure of your resume before you start drafting it (or revising a rusty version) helps you focus and optimize…
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect and ask questions about your professional year in review: What challenges have you faced? How have you grown as a professional? What career management strategies did you use?…
In a previous article, I discussed how to write an effective cover letter if you need one. In this article, I want to dig deeper into tackling a frequent question I get: “How important is a cover letter?” And the…
Throughout your career, you’ve been an exemplary employee and a top performer. You’ve successfully led teams, delivered impressive results, consistently met and beat deadlines, and have been recognized for your achievements. But would a potential employer know this by looking…
If you’re seeking your next opportunity, learning how to read job descriptions can help you spend your time wisely and even accelerate your search. When used to the fullest extent possible, the information in job descriptions can help you decide…
Microsoft Word offers many formatting tools that can help you enhance the visual appeal of your resume while still keeping it “friendly” to computer readers, also known as applicant tracking systems. While visual appeal will not make up for poor…