I’ve read thousands of resumes and wanted to help almost all of them.
This post is a compassionate look at the real reasons good people get overlooked and what’s usually missing on paper.

Your resume isn’t about you—it’s about your reader. Learn how to shift from listing duties to showcasing value, so hiring managers instantly see why you’re the right fit.

While we can’t control the job market, we can control how prepared we are for whatever comes next. That’s the idea behind “career cushioning,” the practice of proactively readying your career tools, like your resume and LinkedIn profile, even if you’re not actively job hunting.

Struggling to write your resume's professional summary? Start with the easier sections first to build momentum and save the summary for last. This approach helps you craft a compelling narrative, avoid writer’s block, and create a resume that captures attention. Read the full guide for step-by-step tips to make resume writing less daunting and more effective!

Being introverted doesn’t mean you can’t meet your job search goals. As a self-proclaimed heavy introvert, I understand the unique challenges introverts face and am here to offer tailored strategies to help you succeed.

As a certified resume strategist with expertise in professional resume writing and a previous in-house recruiter, I’ve honed my skills to provide valuable insights for enhancing your resume and boosting your job search. One service I offer is a free resume review, where I provide feedback on your current resume. While knowing what to do is helpful, it’s equally important to be aware of the pitfalls to avoid.

You may possess the skills and experience necessary for your desired position, but crafting a standout resume that effectively showcases your talents can be daunting. This is where a professional resume writer can be a game-changer.

You've spent years building real expertise in your field, but the shorthand you use every day could be working against you on your resume. Here's how to use acronyms strategically so they strengthen your application rather than stall it.

Bullet points are a major component of every jobseeker’s resume, regardless of where you are in your job search, whether you are an entry-level or senior management candidate. Too many or too few bullets can decrease the readability of your resume.

If you’ve ever screened resumes before, you know that length does matter. What’s the magic balance between too short and too long?

Welcome to Resume Writing 101, where you’ll find answers to some of the most frequently asked resume writing questions! Keep in mind that every job seeker’s strategy will look slightly different. So, let’s get started! I’ll even give you a hint: the answer is almost always “it depends!”

There are an awful lot of misconceptions when it comes to the technology employers use to keep track of candidates’ resumes. Contrary to popular belief, an ATS is not the job seeker’s worst enemy.

Unfortunately, bias and discrimination can often work themselves into the hiring decision, even unconsciously. The good news is that as a job seeker, you can proactively address the possibility of discrimination in your resume and your pre-employment interviews.

Resumes use a unique type of language that breaks all sorts of grammar rules. That being said, resumes do have a few unique guiding principles that are nearly exclusively used in the context of a resume.

Transferrable skills are the skills that you take with you and apply to any position with any company. Employers find specific transferrable skills especially desirable right now, regardless of industry or technical skills required.