Job Search, Resume & Career Advice
The Big Four Job Search Problems
Solving a problem; completing a puzzle. Your job search challenges really come down to 4 problems…
Do You Need a Cover Letter?
Next to ATS and AI, the cover letter is the most requested discussion topic for job seekers… Whether or not and how to use one is a big topic for everyone.
How to Beat Internal Hiring
Prove you're the better external hire. My clients edge out internal candidates all the time…
How the Media Misleads You
You probably see job search advice and reports on the state of employment in the media all the time. How do you know if the information is truly helpful or just clickbait?
The Latest Scams
The job search is tough. To add to this stress, there are scams. Here are the 4 most common and recent ones you want to know about.
Rejected Does Not Mean Doomed
On a whim, and to experience applications to help my clients, this past week I decided to apply to a job that I am not totally qualified for…
What is the Deal with Ghost Jobs?
Companies do post so-called ghost jobs. They exist. There are three hiring scenarios that can be considered ghost jobs…
How to Beat 14,000 Applicants
A client told me that she saw a job posting that indicated 14,000 people had applied…
The AI Test Results are in …
I get asked all the time to evaluate and review AI. These systems range from simulated ATS programs to outreach multipliers to resume writing…
10 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Job Search
Are you aware of the most common job search errors?
The Tale of a Stressed Job Hunter
This is a cautionary tale. I do not want you to have to go through what she went through…
Adventures in Google Jobs
I always test out new software and new resources to help my clients. I also apply to jobs sometimes so I can experience applications first hand and so I can keep testing out my job search methodology…
What are Your Special Skills?
What are specialized skills? The most in-demand skills that hiring managers are willing to pay more for, and how much more they expect to offer for them, include…
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I recently heard about a C-Suite leader and her plight to find leadership talent for her company…
Too Many Applications
Over the last 6 months I’ve been reading and hearing a lot of stories about people sending out 75, 150, 400 resumes to jobs…
Defying Ageism
I was interviewed on TalkRadio for helping executives in the law field. We were talking about ageism in leadership hiring and a very interesting topic about self-talk came up…
Your Age is a Power Tool
My clients come to me all the time screaming ageism. The issue is always their resume, not their age…