You’ve had an idea for a business for a while. You’ve probably done some research and have a product in mind. But what does it really take to launch a business, add value to others, and make money? I admit I am not an expert at starting up businesses, butContinue Reading
You already know the big parts that go into a resume – your name, contact info, work experience and education. Perhaps you have a skills section and a summary as well. To write a resume like a pro, you’ll want to pay attention to details you might not have thoughtContinue Reading
Whether it is annual review time (yes, not every organization has come around to the idea of continuous feedback) or time to update my resume, I have one question: What have I been doing?? We get caught up in the day-to-day. You may be working on several projects at workContinue Reading
I have been using a tool to engage audiences when presenting in-person, virtually, or hybrid and I’d like to share that with you. The tool is called Mentimeter. It’s easy to create a presentation in and it’s easy for audience members to use (I’ve never had to explain how toContinue Reading
Asking yourself great questions about your career is a great step towards excelling in your current position, or potentially finding a role that’s an even better fit for you. It only takes a few minutes to answer these questions. Give it a try and see if you come away withContinue Reading
Before we can even talk about what to put in your cover letter, we must answer the question: do you really need a cover letter? Cover letters are not dead, believe it or not. The situation might not call for a cover letter, however. For example, if you’ve networked yourContinue Reading
You might be wondering if you should take on updating your own resume. Take the quiz below to find out. Question 1: You need the resume because: You networked your way into a job offer and need a resume to file with HR. You are applying for an internal position.Continue Reading
Resumes have evolved, but a lot of advice given today is still rooted in the past. Modern resumes are to the point, and easy to read. Not sure if your resume is up-to-date style-wise? Take a look at the following five items you may not know you can add toContinue Reading
This past weekend I turned in my materials for the Certified Professional Resume Writers exam. I won’t know the results for up to 8 weeks, and I was feeling a little anxious. I was reminded of a concept in David Marquet’s book, Turn the Ship Around, called “Embrace the Inspectors.”Continue Reading
When I first talk to someone about updating their resume, often they say to me they can’t remember all their accomplishments. This happens at annual review time too. We need to write down the highlights from the year, how we accomplished our goals and what value we added. And it’sContinue Reading