The Hail Mary pass with only seconds left on the clock- The game winning home run- The product launch that goes viral- These are the things we dream about. But note, none of these big, dramatic actions are possible without a lot of smaller steps over time. When I first started my resume writing business … Continue reading Career Building: 3 Reasons Small Steps Are Better
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Five Thoughts For Friday
ONE: Weekend HW Find an accountability partner. Recruit one person to support, encourage, and motivate you in your job search. This can be a friend, another job seeker, or a coach/counselor. Just be sure to choose someone who can be objective with you — and critical of your efforts — when they need to be. … Continue reading Five Thoughts For Friday
Career Advice From Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pick up any book of quotes, or one of those ubiquitous quote-a-day calendars and you are sure to stumble upon Ralph Waldo Emerson. He is one of those authors who everyone quotes, but few actually read. Even if you are unfamiliar with his body of work you've most likely heard the famous line, "Consistency is … Continue reading Career Advice From Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don’t Complain At Work. Do This Instead
We have all done it. Sat in the break-room whining about the latest round of productivity or accountability goals passed down from those on high. Or maybe you are in management and you wish those under you could just see the big picture and stop worrying about their individual fiefdoms. No one demographic holds the … Continue reading Don’t Complain At Work. Do This Instead
How to Succeed in Your Job Search
Most people have never been taught how to find a job. However, research shows that the average worker only spends 4 years in a job — and you’ll have as many as 12-15 jobs over the course of your career. Here are 10 things every jobseeker can do to be successful in your job search. … Continue reading How to Succeed in Your Job Search
Resume Length- Just the Facts
One page? Two page? Red page? Blue page? OK, apologies to Dr. Seuss for that one, but the truth is everyone seems to be asking about resume length lately so I want to clear it up, once and for all. The whole one-page rule comes from a time when you went to the store and … Continue reading Resume Length- Just the Facts
Just Do It
Do what your career requires. Don't waste time perseverating, just get to it. Don't look over your shoulder to see if someone is watching. You're not doing this for them. You're doing it because it's right. Don't wait until you think you can reach Elon Musk level brilliance, just be satisfied with each small step … Continue reading Just Do It
How to Determine if it is Time for a Change
The average careerist changes jobs every 5-7 years, but deciding whether or not the time is right for you can be fraught with self-imposed obstacles. When you contemplate looking for a new job or switching careers, do you find yourself focusing on more than 3 of these? Consider the cost of switching before you consider … Continue reading How to Determine if it is Time for a Change
Tell yourself first
Do you know the secret value of writing your branding statement on LinkedIn? Short version: It has nothing to do with keywords and search value. Of course your headline/branding statement is important in terms of SEO value on your profile, but it has a second, even more important, function. It is how you chose to … Continue reading Tell yourself first
How to Work With an Executive Resume Writer
If you are going to spend the money to hire a professional executive resume writer (me) then you'll want to follow these guidelines to get the most out of our relationship. Be honest! Never lie on your résumé (and don’t give me false information, either!) The better the information you share the better your new … Continue reading How to Work With an Executive Resume Writer
