What is a headhunter, exactly? As a job search coach, this is one of the most common questions that I encounter. While recruiters (aka headhunters) all do similar things (sourcing, interviewing, and filling positions), there are differences, and many job seekers find this confusing. When you are looking for a new job or are determined to advance your career, you learn quickly that there are many tools at your disposal,...

As a job seeker you probably are well aware of the many obstacles on the road to landing a new job successfully. Knowing the best approach to the process will help your job hunting efforts be fruitful and productive. Whether you are just starting the journey to a new position or you’ve been beating the path for a long time, it’s important to know how to make yourself more hireable and what it is that will open d...

If you want your sales resume to make the final cut to land you an interview for your dream sales job–whether that is an inside or outside sales or as a hunter or farmer sales representative–it is time to let go of outdated rules. Time for a Sales Resume Makeover Making over your sales resume using updated resume writing best practices will improve your job search results. It will ensure you get past the c...

It is all about results. I’ve written extensively about the importance of developing a compelling resume filled with accomplishments and results rather than job responsibilities. Beyond just a listing of your job history with a few educational details thrown in, an accomplishment-focused resume will help you make the case that you are the solution to the needs of your target employer. The best resumes prove your p...

Looking for a new job can be a daunting task! Sometimes it can feel like you’re simply banging your head against the proverbial brick wall. Knowing how to attract the right job involves more than just knocking on doors and saying, “Please hire me.” It involves a thoughtful approach, using proven methods for gaining attention for your resume from the right hiring managers. It also takes the willingness to u...

Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or looking to re-enter it once again, your resume says a lot about you. A good one can mean the difference between landing the job and getting passed over. How to improve your resume is a question that every job seeker struggles with. Here you will learn some small resume writing changes you can make to improve your resume and enter the job market with style. Use...

You're having that dream again. You know, the one where you forgot about your job interview and you're not prepared in the slightest. You've shown up wearing faded pajamas and fuzzy slippers, and to your horror, your resume is written in purple crayon. Don't panic. As challenging as your job search is, it's unlikely that even your worst interview will measure up to this nightmare. But it does open...

Job searching can feel like a never-ending quest. The seemingly unending polish of your resume and cover letter, and relentless searching for position postings that match most (if not all) of your career must-haves. It can be exasperating to not hear back from the companies you originally thought would call you within minutes of your submission. So when a job recruiter calls you, it can be tempting to simply ask “w...

A reader asks: Do you have any tips or tricks you can share about how to write a resume that will actually get results? I have great experience. I am certain I am among the top tier of the candidates in the job market. Yet, I send out my resume and nothing happens. Nobody calls. It is like my message just isn’t getting across and I don’t know what to do to improve this. Can you help? Please tell me how to wri...

Imagine if you knew the formula for transfixing the reader of your resume, weaving a spellbinding narrative that was so compelling and relevant that it propelled you ahead of your competition and guaranteed you an interview for the jobs you most desire. That is the power that storytelling can have when applied strategically to your resume. Now let’s be clear: I’m not suggesting weaving a fictional story in...