Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn Groups
No doubt, you know by now that LinkedIn is the place to be if you are an executive or professional looking to advance in your career. But just how can you leverage the power of LinkedIn to do that? One of many ways you can leverage LinkedIn is by participating in different groups. Joining a […]
Use Your Resume to Create a LinkedIn Profile
When I’m working with a new client and take a look at his/her LinkedIn profile (if the individual has one), I often see either a bare-bones profile or one that is clearly a verbatim online version of the client’s existing resume. Since he/she is usually coming to me for resume help, that’s a concern from […]
Tips to Tweak Your Resume to Match the Job Posting
If you read the job posting carefully, you will find hidden inside the information about the position. There are some useful points in a job posting you can use when writing a professional resume and cover letter. In fact, you can use the information the company provides to make resumes that get you hired by […]
11 Reasons Your Job Application Gets Tossed
Job application mistakes… So…you are on a company website or job board, and you find a position you would be perfect for! Your heart starts pounding because you KNOW this is the one. You start reading through the requirements for application and start taking the steps. You hit “submit” and wait for the phone call […]
Is Hiring a Resume Writer REALLY Worth It?
Is it worth hiring a resume writer? A lot of people think hiring a resume writer is a big waste of time and money. If you’re one of these people, keep reading. I promise it’s well worth your time. Unfortunately, many people settle and use resume templates (aka cookie-cutter resumes) because all they have to […]