One of the questions I ask when I take a resume and LinkedIn profile order is “would you like a cover letter with that?” Jobseekers sometimes say “no one reads… Read More
Resumes and LinkedIn
3 Father’s Day Reflections for 2023: Transferrable Skills Count.
Once again, we are celebrating Father’s Day in the United States. It seemed like a good time to revisit a post I wrote in April 2020 from another perspective to… Read More
6 Steps for Getting Recommendations: Guidance for new grads and career-changers
It’s a vexing problem for many of us to get recommendations when we finish school, especially when we have little work experience. This can also be a challenge for career-changers… Read More
5 More Industries to Think About for 2024: Will a robot, app, or AI replace you?
Last week, we looked at five employment sectors that seem to be good sources of opportunities for new graduates and those returning to the market after a pandemic break. This… Read More
3 Resume Basics for the Post-pandemic World: Pro tips for new grads & those returning from pandemic breaks
Last week, a local job training program asked me to put together a talk on resume basics. As I started preparing, I realized it would be useful to remind everyone… Read More