As I read my LinkedIn feed, I see a flood of founders. It is an impressive feat to start a new business and develop it. However, does every business rise to the level of being “founded” and should everyone who operates a small business or solo practice be called a founder? Recently I was speaking at a conference and to my surprise, I was introduced as the founder of my business. It was awkward because although my business...

Your confidence level can affect your career, especially when you are in job search mode.  Employers want the complete package. They want a skilled, knowledgeable candidate with the appropriate level of experience and education. Cultural fit is important for many positions, especially managerial roles. Then there is the issue of confidence. When working with a new client I can make a strong prediction as to which clients...

One of the most common issues I see with client's prior resumes is a lack of accomplishments with measured results and the omission of scope of authority. Without those items, your resume will look like a job description. If you are being recruited by a company  without competition and they ask for a resume as a formality, that type of resume may be adequate. In situations where you are competing against other candidates,...

When building a network on LinkedIn, you want to be interesting and engaging. You certainly don't want to be a nuisance. The default for your notifications should be "No" don't automatically share my page updates with my network. However, if you have been tinkering with your profile and you are not sure, now is a good tine to verify that setting. Before making changes to your profile, such as a new picture, adding an acco...

If you have a recent version of Microsoft Word, you may have noticed a pop-up window with an offer of help. Perhaps you’ve closed it and decided to investigate later when you have more time. Recently I was asked for my review of the tool, so today I dug a bit deeper today to assess the potential merits. I found a few great takeaways that you can use when you are writing your resume.

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Have you taken a career hiatus? Are you planning your reentry to the workforce? Recently I was asked these questions about writing a resume following an extended career break. If you are planning a reentry, some of these tactics may help you write your new resume.  Also, check out the video, "Resumes for Reentry," located in the Podcast area of our website. 

Do you mention your career break on a resume or try to fill the g...

When you have an interview on your calendar, what is your approach? Do you develop talking points that you must share? Do you rehearse answers to expected questions? Perhaps you like to be spontaneous and answer questions on the fly. After all, it is your history. Who knows it better than you? I am a firm believer in acting with purpose, especially when you are faced with a job interview. If it is a job you truly want, th...

The content of your resume is more important than the style. However, if your resume style and format stray too far from today’s standards your content may not be read. If your message is not communicated, then you have lost your chance and your only clue may be in the form of no response to your resume submission. Let’s cover the basics of my resume style guide.

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From years of working with clients, I have learned that...

There is an abundance of advice for job hoppers online. What about the candidate who has been in the same job for a decade or more?  This type of career history could create an impression of someone who has not grown in their career or dislikes change. Today I will share five resume tactics to overcome that impression and position yourself for a new job.

List Top Accomplishments to Show Career Progression

Ten years in the s...

Many job candidates spend more time on the subject line than the email message. There is so much on the line with a subject line that it can lead a candidate to analysis paralysis. This can turn a fifteen-minute activity into a dreaded task. Ideally, your subject line will beacon the recipient to open your message.

A blank subject line is asking for the message to be deleted or marked as Spam. Step up and write a professi...