by admin | May 15, 2023 | Job Searching, Resume
Writing about yourself isn’t easy. After more than 15 years weaving in and out of academia, professional writing, and career services, I can tell you that this is almost always true – even for the most seasoned professionals and the most accomplished writers. In fact,...
by admin | May 8, 2023 | Job Searching, Online Tools, Resume
When researching resume-writing tips, one of the first pieces of advice you’re likely to encounter is, “Be sure to use plenty of relevant keywords.” One website even advises “put them everywhere.” While keywords do make your resume easier to find, they don’t...
by admin | Apr 22, 2023 | Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume
If you like to talk to people, are great at forming relationships, and have the ability to recall large amounts of information, a career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales could be for you! Over the past decade, I’ve worked with quite a few professionals in or...
by admin | Mar 26, 2023 | Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume
“If you’re lost and alone, or you’re sinking like a stone, carry on.” – “Carry On,” fun. You’ve submitted hundreds of job applications, and you haven’t heard anything – silence. Well, you did get a few immediate rejections at two in the morning...
by admin | Mar 13, 2023 | Job Searching, Personal Branding
You’re fired up and excited, ready to find your next opportunity! You worked with a resume writer and updated your LinkedIn. You’ve applied to a few positions but haven’t heard back. Now, you’re starting to wonder if you’re doing this right. Sound familiar? If so,...
by admin | Dec 11, 2022 | Cover Letters, Job Searching, Personal Branding
OK, I’m going to jump into the debate. A few months ago, Glassdoor released an article titled, “Here’s What Recruiters Think About Your Cover Letter,” which claimed more than half of 13K career professionals surveyed said no. Let me start by saying, I like...
