Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on May 19th, 2013

How to Compare & Sele...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Today’s post is blatantly self promotional; at the same time, I am aspiring to provide value in identifying critical traits, experiences and qualifications you should look for when setting about to hire a resume writer. Revamping my website home page with a value-focused...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on May 12th, 2013

Sailing Rejuvenation :: Li...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Sailing into Sunday with a little fun … Headed to the islands with Little...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on May 8th, 2013

New Grad: Courteously Hust...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter A new grad client who graduated with a Master’s degree in Economics landed a job in just a few months with our 3-PAGE, focused resume (+ interview coaching). The resume touted multiple leadership roles: captain of his basketball team, graduate assistantship and more! He...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on May 2nd, 2013

5 Items to Help Trumpet Yo...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter It may seem obvious. You were invited to an interview with the hiring manager or recruiter. They beckoned you because they like your resume and believe you are qualified for the job. At this point, it’s all about the dialogue, and you are a fantastic interviewer, so what else...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 26th, 2013

To Stand Out, Must You For...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Thanks to Cherry Woodburn for engaging me in a Twitter conversation about (yet) another article on why people should ‘forget the resume.’ You can read the article on Forbes.com, here: How To Stand Out In A Crowded Job Market: Forget The Traditional Resume. People who...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 18th, 2013

The Value of Age and Exper...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter A major media outlet’s recent video article sparked my latest Glassdoor post. A rather youthful interviewer held the microphone to several experienced career coaches and repeatedly suggested that older workers were technologically unsavvy. As well, she implied that...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 13th, 2013

My Parents and Their Encor...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter “The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” ~Maya Angelou Robert’s and my soul-enriching spring trip to Kansas City, MO, to visit my folks commenced this past week. Not only did we engage in luxurious,...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 4th, 2013

Find the Wind...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Finding the wind is essential to sailing. Without wind — the boat’s natural engine — your sails begin to luff. Similarly, in our careers, without motivation — the human’s natural engine — our energy droops. In sailing, when this happens, we...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 2nd, 2013

Characteristics of a Good ...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Is the CEO at your company on your side? Does he or she motivate you to go the proverbial ‘extra mile’ on a project? Does he galvanize winning teams? Do you feel as if you know your CEO, and that he really cares about you and the needs of the organization? Good CEOs have...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Mar 22nd, 2013

3 Remedies for the Long-Te...

  By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter International Talent Management Strategist Dorothy Dalton inspired me with her recent post on surviving long-term unemployment. Her pithy, content-rich article articulated real-life examples of professionals and executives battling extended job loss as well as strategies...