Job Search, Resume & Career Advice
Why Skills Aren’t Enough to Get You the Job
I tuned in to a webinar and heard: “What do recruiters look for on resumes?”
And the recruiter answered: “Skills.”
I really disagree with the recruiter’s answer. In fact, I was pretty shocked by the answer. “Skills?” That’s it?
AI for Resumes?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new craze. Job seekers are almost obsessed with using AI to make their job search easier…
How to Beat 14,000 Applicants
A client told me that she saw a job posting that indicated 14,000 people had applied…
Your Resume Summary
If your resume doesn’t include a summary section at the top, I recommend that you add one…
Are You Connecting with Companies?
One of my clients insisted that he knew the way around job descriptions… Except he wasn’t landing interviews at all.
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?
How to Fix an Employment Gap
Are you worried about any gaps in your employment on your resume? One year? Six months? One month? Clients come to me nervous because they have some kind of a gap in their employment from when they were between jobs. The reasons vary.
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…
The Impossible ATS Perfect Match Theory
According to this Forbes article, if your resume doesn’t align perfectly with the open position, it may not be a priority for the hiring team to review. This is not entirely true…
How to Demonstrate Your Impact
Many people think that hard work and “getting the job done” make you different…
The Resume Title (Your resume has one, right?)
Let’s discuss the importance of the title on your resume…
Soft Skills
The article title is in capital letters for a reason. The challenge with soft skills on a resume is that people don’t show them…
Displaying Your Education
The first thing I want you to know about displaying your education on your resume…
Subpar Advice From a Top Voice
Harvard University posted a slideshow of guidelines on how to write a resume and cover letter…
No Innovation and No Transformation
Leaders, please stop using the words “innovation” and “transformation” in your resumes and during interviews…
The Answer is in Your Skills
Did you just receive another auto-generated generic rejection email for a job that you are absolutely certain you were right for?…