Tired of guessing what happens to your application after you hit ‘submit’? If you have applied for a job in the last 30 years, you have interacted with an applicant tracking system (ATS). I’ve heard countless stories from job seekers who struggle to get their resumes seen by the right people, and ATS plays a … Continue Reading
A resume alone is no longer enough to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who can showcase more than just their qualifications—they want to see a holistic view of your professional presence and engagement. Enter LinkedIn. As the hiring process continues to shift more into the digital realm, … Continue Reading
Not all resume writers and career coaches are the same. Some can seriously hold you back in your job search. Updated for 2025 When I first published this post in 2018, resume writing was already a crowded, often confusing space. Since then, the landscape has shifted drastically, making an already crowded space even messier. In … Continue Reading
The Classic Job Search Approach Most people don’t read a job posting carefully before applying (more on that later). Most people also approach the job search reactively, usually when they face an unwelcome scenario like a layoff. There’s the common misconception that the job search is a numbers game. The more resumes you send out, … Continue Reading
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
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
A client, whom I worked with during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired this post. He had landed a job—the first one he applied to with his new engineering resume—as a computational fluid dynamics engineer with a transportation company. Recently, he contacted me about his plans to relocate back to his native country, Norway, in the next … Continue Reading
Welcome to the final article in my STEM Resume series. By now, you’ve staked your claim on your career direction, identified the relevant expertise you want employers to recognize, and learned how to communicate your impact in a way that highlights and demonstrates your unique value rather than simply describing responsibilities. Now it’s time to … Continue Reading
In the first 4 articles of this series, we’ve focused on building the foundation of a positioning strategy for your resume. You’ve clarified your career direction, developed a compelling summary, and identified the expertise you want employers to recognize. Now, it’s time to answer the question every hiring manager is asking: Can you back it … Continue Reading
In part 4 of my 6-part STEM resume writing series, we’ll focus on one of the most overlooked elements of a resume—the skills section—and how to use it strategically to reinforce your career positioning. A strong skills section isn’t a list of every tool, technology, or qualification you’ve acquired throughout your career. When done correctly, … Continue Reading
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