I love the fall season. There’s something about the weather, the coziness, the drinks, the holidays, and the colorful leaves that make that satisfying crunch as you walk over them. It’s also the time of year when my calendar gets jam-packed with many returning clients looking to update their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other documents. … Continue Reading
You’ve sent your personalized LinkedIn invite. The person accepts. Now what? Most people invite someone to connect, wait for them to accept, and leave it at that. You’re going to do things differently. Once this person becomes a 1st-degree connection, you can view the profiles of their connections. You can also use LinkedIn’s messaging feature … Continue Reading
The most common mistake I see when working with scientists and engineering professionals is information overload. Information overload shows up as confusing industry jargon, unfamiliar acronyms, or overly detailed job descriptions while neglecting the impact you delivered. So how can you present your technical skills, knowledge, and achievements in a way that leaves a positive … Continue Reading
We will specifically examine the following topics: This article will also include links to other informative blog posts that you may find helpful to build out your resume’s skills section. Let’s get started! What do skills have to do with ATS? Today, 97% of large companies and over 80% of small- and medium-sized companies use … Continue Reading
If you’ve been following the STEM resume series, you may recall in your work from part 2 the importance of capturing the reader’s attention within 10 seconds. Remember, recruiters spend an average of 4-6 seconds reviewing a single resume. This section can determine if your resume moves to the “yes” or “no” pile. By the … Continue Reading
Personal Branding and your Job Search The most successful job seekers (and my most successful clients) can communicate who they are, what they’re good at, and how they add value. Essentially, these are the core messages you want to communicate when applying for a job. When done right, you open doors to new job opportunities … Continue Reading
As a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) professional, writing your resume is more challenging due to the highly technical nature of your role. My inspiration for creating this series was to help alleviate the stress and overwhelm that comes with writing a resume while cutting through the bullshit and other conflicting resume writing advice … Continue Reading
The first thing to know about the resume writing industry is that it’s not regulated. Anyone who can use the Internet can advertise themselves as a resume writer. Have you ever googled resume writing services? If so, you’ve likely gotten dozens of results for various resume writing services with prices all over the place. We’ll … Continue Reading
Recently, I received a message from someone—let’s call her, Claire—who had her resume updated following a massive layoff at her most recent employer. Nearly nine months later, she’s still searching for her next job after seeing no results (interviews). Naturally, this scenario would discourage anyone. As we continued talking, she revealed the name of the … Continue Reading
Working with a credentialed and experienced resume writer can go a long way in helping you get noticed during your job search. If you’ve never worked with a resume writer before, it can be confusing if you don’t where or what to look for. A great starting point is finding someone who holds at least … Continue Reading
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