A Powerful Resume Lesson From History
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Leonardo DaVinci is credited with drafting the first “resume” in 1482 when he wrote a letter to the Duke of Milan to gain his patronage. …
Degree vs. Experience?
“Is a degree or real-world experience more important?” In a job search, it’s the age-old question, and a battle job seekers can’t seem to win. After completing a degree, Hiring Managers …
Job Search Strategies that Changed (while you weren’t looking!)
It’s 2017 and there are many positive career predictions to look forward to this year: the candidate experience will improve (finally!), more people will take advantage of the “gig” economy, performance …
Quick Trick to a Results-Oriented Resume
A client who hadn’t been in a job search for a while recently asked me, “What is the one thing my resume must have to be noticed?” My response, “It …
The 11 Worst Pieces of Job Search Advice
People love to give advice and let’s face it – when we’re facing a tough decision (such as a job search), we love to ask for it. Following someone else’s …
7 Strategies for Conquering Impostor Syndrome
If you’re a go-getter who thrives on challenge, there will be times in your career where you might feel a bit out of your league. Even if just for fleeting …
The Dreaded Cover Letter (Made Easy!)
“Do I really need a cover letter?” This is a common question asked by job seekers, who are often disheartened to hear the response. Yes, cover letters are an important …
7 Reasons to Rethink an Online Job Search
Although networking has been hailed for decades as the most effective strategy for obtaining new employment opportunities, the online search continues to seduce job seekers. Hundreds of unproductive hours, dozens of …
10 Career Myths to Get OVER!
Career management continues to change at warp speed. Whether or not you’re contemplating a job search, if you’re a working professional, tending to your career needs to be an ongoing …
Ch-ch-ch-changes
After working in the field of career management for over 17 years, I’ve seen many job search trends come and go. Since most people only find themselves in a job …