Education is often one of the key areas of your resume that prospective employees will review when considering you for a role. College experience (if you have it) is necessary to detail on your resume, but how long ago you finished college will dictate where you place...

If your career history goes back 10 years or more, a common question is “How much of my career history should I, or do I need to, include in my resume?” It can be a challenge to decide what is relevant, what to include, and what to leave out. First and foremost - when...

It's been a turbulent time in the work world for the past couple of years, and if you have been out of work; don’t worry – you have plenty of company. I come across many candidates in my job search coaching who are in between jobs longer than they thought they would...

When you’re building your resume, some aspects are obvious: The names of your employers, the dates (I suggest the month and year format) the city and state, and your role/title. Then under each of your jobs, you’ll list the job activities – what you did and what you...

In challenging and/or uncertain economic times, jobs in your area of work may be few, and the competition – other people looking for those same jobs – can be plentiful. Though the basic fundamentals of any Job Search are the same, there are some basics to keep in mind...

A job search coach may seem like something that is a luxury instead of a necessity, but the ability of a coach to optimize your resume so that you appear to the hiring team as the best candidate for the job -can be priceless. A worthwhile investment that can not only...

This time of social distancing and remote work is an ideal opportunity to build your professional network. Just because you aren’t able to meet face-to-face and shake hands, doesn’t mean networking isn’t just as valuable. Now more than ever people are checking social...

In the search for Senior Level and Executive roles, job seekers may face a series of challenges. One of them is a lack of resources or support in the search. You may not be accustomed to doing administrative, organizational, or logistical tasks that are needed for...

One significant challenge in an Executive level job search is that many senior level positions are filled internally.  Current staff members may have years of tenure at a company, and are already in line to fill top positions. In some cases a company may not want...

Although Senior Level professionals and Executives face many challenges in their job searches, one of the most frustrating revolves around the difficulty in finding the appropriate jobs that align with their level, background, and goals. At the Executive level there...

Even though we're coming out of the most critical time of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are still looking for remote workers. You can make yourself more attractive in both hiring and retention by being prepared.  Here are three tips for getting prepared:...