“I have no regrets.” These words were spoken by a friend of mine when I was 26 years old. He was four years older than me at the time, and as I sat sipping on a cool drink in the screened enclosure of his pool area that was attached to his 5,000 square foot home […]
Short stories, hot dogs, James Michener and resumes
As of this writing, I am deeply engrossed in a book by James Michener titled Chesapeake. It was given to me by a friend as a thank-you gift for taking her sailing with us one weekend. I will tell you that when she first presented me with this tome, I wasn’t sure if I would […]
Executive Resumes: Unique Career Vessels
Recently I was honored when Susan Ireland, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume, and a friend on Twitter. asked me to contribute to a blog post about executive resumes. Specifically, she challenged me to answer the question: “What makes an executive resume different from other resumes?” Though my 13-years’ resume writing experience […]
Advertising YOU: Overcoming Career Humility
Part 2 of a joint series on ‘fear’ in the job search (original post published HERE by Rob), focuses on suspending one’s humble ways and taming one’s fear in job search. Unfortunately, displaying modesty and anxiety during a job search can be a deterrent in gaining traction. The reality is that being thrust into a career […]
Hope + Forging Ahead = Career Opportunity Spark
Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark. ~George Iles One of my movie favorites is Bridget Jones’s Diary. If you have not seen the film, it chronicles a 30-something’s journey (Bridget, a single woman living in London, played by Renee Zellweger) as she moves through career and personal angst, one day, one […]
When the Keys Rattle, Will You Be Ready?
I’ve always found the Japanese culture somewhat interesting, so when I ran across an article recently about the way capital punishment is doled out, morbid curiosity found me reading the story. It seems in Japan, all those charged with murder are tried by jury, and 99% are found guilty. The only means they employ as […]
Resume Writing: LESS Is ‘Not’ Always MORE
I posted the following Tweet earlier this week: LESS is ‘not’ always more: provide meaningful, MEATY story content framed in a digestible, ‘newsy’ style. Following is the backstory for that assertion: When you’re a career resume strategist, the questions of resume format, resume length and other tactical preferences arise daily. Just this week, I shaped responses […]
Exploiting Your Job Search Wind
Last year, after tearing my Genoa for the fourth time, I decided it was time to bite the bullet and invest in a new crisp sail whose seams wouldn’t burst every time the wind came up above 5 knots. That new sail was an absolute joy to fly. Problem was, though, it made my old […]
Selecting a Resume Writer: Trust Your Intuition
Beyond offering superior word wrangling skills, resume writers should offer strategic thinking and visioning that supports their career transitioning client’s FUTURE. A recent Wall Street Journal blog post by Alina Dizik sparked yet another passionate conversation among careers pros and job seekers about ‘how’ to make a resume writing investment decision. You can read the […]
Career Fueling Exercises
A few months ago, after my husband and I voiced solidarity in recharging our work-out routines, I met with a humbling experience, followed by an epiphany. After transitioning from my morning wake-up routine and proudly lacing my tennisshoes, I grabbed my Droid and headed downstairs to fulfill my day’s exercise commitment. Eyeing the fancy new […]
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