The ABC’s of Cover Letter Writing
Finding yourself looking for a job can sometimes be a pretty tricky place to be, right? So many details to consider, and each company is probably asking you to go about providing those details in different ways. Whether you are on the job, searching fresh out of school, or looking for something new after years […]
The Golden Handcuffs- Well Paid but Miserable.
Are you unhappy with your job? Maybe you’ve lost the fire for the work that you once had. Or, even more disturbing, maybe you never had that passionate fire to begin with. We are all surrounded in our careers by those who are going through the daily and weekly tasks that their job requires. Project after […]
Struggling to Maintain a Work Life Balance? You’re Not Alone
We are a generation of competitive overachievers. From an early age, we are taught in our families and classrooms to drive ourselves to the top and work hard to gain what we dream and hope will come our way. We seek to outrank and out-earn our neighbors with no regard for what those endeavors cost […]
Resume Preparation Service- Ditch the online template.
With everything so quickly and easily accessible online, we, as a society, are finding ourselves more and more self-sufficient. Why buy laundry detergent when Pinterest can tell you how to make your own? Why take your car to the mechanic when a YouTube video will walk you through the necessary steps yourself? And, to hone […]
Why Hire a CPRW?
What is a CPRW, and Why is it Important to your Job Search? Many people have never heard of a CPRW and don’t understand what an asset such a person can be to their job search experience. In 1991, the Professional Association of Resume Writers created a new certification process to bring greater credibility to the […]
Writing a Resume for the Self-Employed Entrepreneur
Getting yourself organized and put together for a job search is a job in and of itself. Trying to reword your outdated resume and write a proper cover letter can be daunting, especially for someone who needs a resume, such as if you’re self-employed and haven’t looked for a new job in a long time. […]
How is the Job Search Going? How to Answer that Question.
Have you ever been dating someone for a long time and had to answer the frequently asked, “So, are you two ever going to get married?” That question gets old after a while. Or, maybe you took the marriage plunge and faced the ever-popular and incessant, “So, when are you going to have a baby?” […]
What Are Hiring Managers Looking For?
If you’re in the midst of a job search, trying to get your resume to the top of the list and your foot in the door of that big interview, then you know how taxing the process can be. If you’re serious about landing that dream job, then you understand how much hard work should […]
5 Reasons to Seek Resume Advice from a Professional
At first glance, a resume seems like a pretty simple and straightforward document. It grabs the details and hits a few of the high points regarding your background and aptitude as an employee. It is fairly concise, usually a page or so in length. So, all things considered, it should take only about 20-30 minutes […]
6 Tips for a Successful Career Change
6 Tips for a Successful Career Change Have you been laid off from a job? Are you feeling burned out? Are you bored with your current job and dreaming of bigger and better things? Was there a career you always wanted to pursue but were too afraid you didn’t have what it takes, or now […]