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How to Design a Killer Resume that Attracts Some Serious Attention

When employers post openings they typically get slammed with resumes from qualified and non-qualified candidates. […]

Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence

In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain […]

Tough Job Interview Question? Remember Your Three P’s

Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again. But there are a few queries […]

Career Coaching, Career Counseling or Career Consulting?

Is there really a difference and if so, which is right for you? To be […]

Instagram for Career Happiness and Career Advancement

Let’s face it. We love pictures. That’s what Instagram is all about. So how can […]

Gain Killer Confidence Through Resume Development

There’s nothing more inspiring than to see your hard work reflected in black and white. […]

Year of a Mindful Career: Blame—Put a Pin in It!

“The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.” – Orson Welles. For those who […]

Is Busy Work Getting in the Way of Your Career Happiness?

Do you ever wonder why you can’t seem to reach your goals? Perhaps, at the […]

Career Coaching Question: What Are Your Fees?

As a consumer, I appreciate knowing in advance the investment I’ll be making so I can appropriately budget. While any investment that positively impacts your life and career is worth it, it’s important to have all the facts prior to making a decision.

Career Happiness Tip: Courtesy and Career Advancement

Not long ago, I called on an organizational client. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the opportunity […]

Creating a Personally Branded Resume Starts at the Top

When I say “at the top” I literally mean “at the top.” The top of […]

Don’t Suck Up, Manage Up

We all work with that person who bends over backwards for the boss. No matter […]

Key Traits for the C-Suite

Successful leaders are continually evolving. They work with coaches, mentors and trainers to continually hone […]

You’re an Amazing Superhero

There’s no one else like you. You have something special that people want in their […]

Personal Branding—Why Bother?

Branding is a hot new word circulating within organizational walls and C-Suites. But it’s not […]

What’s the difference between a career coach and a life coach?

In my opinion, whether you’re seeking a promotion, a new position or the opportunity to […]

Resume Writing Rich with STARs, CARs & OARs

Resumes rich with STARs, CARs and OARs get the most attention and drive the most […]

Avoid Interview Flatlining: Tips for Demonstrating Interest and Energy

A colleague of mine recently confessed to “falling asleep” while interviewing a candidate. According to […]

Deliver Us from Email: Career Advancement Email Strategies

Email. This amazing resource that connects us with the click of a key may be […]

30-Second Commercial—The Elevator Speech Decoded

Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask, “What do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]

The Secret (or not so secret) Formula for Career Advancement

“I can’t express how grateful I am to have had your guidance while I searched […]

What is Professionalism?

Recently, I attended a workshop where everyone was asked to define professionalism. For me, I […]

Career Success Strategy: Three Ways To Not Lose Control

If you’re a “control freak” like me, you need to have a handle on your […]

Preserve Professional Promises

We make them, but don’t always keep them. Canned promises are sour substitutes for ones […]

Professionalism—Putting Others First

Ouch! It hurts to get stepped on as a colleague scrambles up the corporate ladder. […]

Career Advancement Query: How may I help you?

“How May I Help You?” I never leave a professional interaction without extending this final […]

A Summer Job Search

Did you know that summer is a great time to look for a job? That’s […]

Should You Invest in LinkedIn Job Seeker Premium?

I get asked this question all the time by my clients—“Should I invest in Job […]

Retention Strategies that Fail

Don’t Make False Promises. One of the worst things managers can do is to make false […]

Is Your Employee Worth Retaining?

Nothing speaks louder than money. And when you’re struggling with an employee who is costing […]

Are You Engaged? Employee Engagement

If you’re engaged then you are energized, dedicated and committed to your work and your […]

Is Your Resume One Sided?

I’m not talking pages here, I’m talking perspectives. Resumes that are “one sided” are only […]

What’s Your Resume Worth?

When it comes to developing a resume, it’s an investment. Money and time are two […]

How to Resign from Your Job

When I worked in the counseling division of a college, I recall a colleague who […]

Three “Musts” for Giving and Taking Constructive Criticism

No one likes to be told how to improve. Criticism, constructive or otherwise, can make […]

When is Gossip Good for Your Career?

Believe it or not, there are a few occasions when gossip can be good for […]

Closing Time – Submitting After the Application Deadline Has Passed

It’s beyond frustrating when you discover the ideal opportunity after the application deadline has already […]

Resume Do’s and Don’ts

A simple as this advice may seem, perhaps this topic may be best reserved for […]

CV Sample Profile Summary

Yes, you can take a CV beyond the basic turn-of-the-century formatting. Just because a CV […]

Should You Use a CV Template?

A Curriculum Vitae takes time to prepare and shouldn’t be done overnight. Still, there is […]

Key Traits for the C-Suite

Successful leaders are continually evolving. They work with coaches, mentors and trainers to continually hone […]

I Just Made a Huge Mistake!

I would love to be perfect. But I’m far from it. I make mistakes everyday. […]

Putting the YOU in Your “Infomercial”

Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask “what do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]

Three Ways You Can Be Career Happy Today

Let’s start the movement to make work an even more amazing place. Everyone deserves a […]

Laughter is Good for Your Career

We all know that when we’re happy we’re more productive. And anytime we make positive […]

5 Daily Career Do’s—Number 4

Disney Princess Elsa got it right! Sometimes you just need to “Let it go!” Whether […]

Building a CV – Curriculum Vitae

I can’t stress enough that when building a CV you need to first determine whether […]

Should Everyone in Higher Education Use a CV?

Are CV’s exclusively designed for higher education? Should everyone in higher education use a CV? […]

Capture Career Success

Everyone wants to be recognized. We feel great when someone acknowledges who we are or […]

Interview Questions Most Employers Will Ask

It seems that whenever you’re preparing for a transition, promotion or raise review, the interview […]

CV or Resume—Which Do You Need?

I often find my executive and higher education clients referring to their resume as a […]

Salary Calculator for In Between Careers

When you’re considering a job offer, a salary calculator is a great way to determine […]

Emails can be Toxic to Your Career

When you’re trying to build your network, find job leads or ask someone for help, […]

How to Use Facebook in Your Job Search

Social media isn’t for everyone. I get it. But odds are you’re probably using a […]

Job Search Using Social Media

I know that the most comfortable way to look for a job is by sitting […]

Salary Calculator for Weighing Job Offers

A salary calculator is a great tool for negotiating salary and planning for a raise. […]

Two Sides of Resume Samples 

As a certified professional resume writer (CPRW), I’ve been helping my clients create job-winning resumes […]

Reading People to Advance Your Career

In order to advance your career you’ll need to know how to read others. What […]

Avoid These Career Faux Pas

A day doesn’t go by when I don’t get at least five or more requests […]

Tough Interview Questions: “What Are Your Career Wins?”

If I had a penny for every time a client has said, “I feel boastful […]

Advancing Your Career

There seems to be a growing pattern of people in dire straits digging deep, harnessing […]

10 Mindset Hacks for Resume Writing Motivation

Everyone wants to be ready when that next great opportunity comes along. But to be […]

Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence

In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain […]

Job Search Conundrum: Why Isn’t the Employer Calling?

This is a longer post, because I get this question a lot and I totally […]

Looking for a New Job? Call Your Career Coach

If you’re just toying with the idea of looking for a new job then it’s […]

Great Answers to Tough Job Interview Questions

Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again, but there a few queries that […]

Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years Interview Question Tips

An interview can really test your mettle, especially when you’re asked to predict your professional […]

Career Coaching for Career Happiness

If you’re wondering whether or not you are in the right career, you might also […]

Career Coach Tips For Offer-Generating Questions to Ask During the Interview

No matter how seasoned the professional that I’m working with, they always feel challenged by […]

The Young Professional’s Guide to Moving Up

I facilitate a cross-organizational, young professionals group made up of rising stars in their industries. […]

My New Job is a Mistake!

Before our career journey ends, we’ll all have made a mistake or two. This may include […]