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The debate around ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and tables in resumes comes from a mix of fact and some exaggeration by career professionals looking to add value. Some concerns are totally valid, while others are more speculative. At its core, an ATS is a digital filing cabinet that stores and organizes resumes submitted for job applications. When […]

Everything You Need to Know to Find the Right Service (or Write Your Own Resume) If you’re a job seeker, answering the question of why you need to pay a professional resume writing service to help you write a resume is probably top of mind. It’s your career and you know you best, right? Also, […]

Creating an effective resume for todays job search can be daunting. Even more so if you’ve been at the same company or role for a while. It’s challenging to write about yourself! Plus, as a job seeker exploring this challenging job market, you need to figure out what information to keep, how far to go […]

Keywords alone can’t cut it when applying for IT jobs. If you care about your resume, you’ve probably done some research already. You know about keywords or buzz words aka the best way to get your resume through the first round. While it is true that using the right words can get you noticed, they […]

If you start at the beginning, your job search becomes much more manageable.  Job searching can quickly become overwhelming. Between applications, interviews, follow-ups, and deadlines, it’s easy to lose track of important details. Staying organized is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity for a successful and stress-free job search. In this post, we’ll explore why […]

Many of my clients find the task of writing a resume to be daunting. They come to me unsure of what kind of information to include, what to leave out, and what keywords to use to stand out in today’s job market. That’s where I come in! I provide a professional resume writing service designed for job […]

When you’re job searching, you know you need to get to a hiring manager. You also probably know how important getting that inside referral is to getting your application past the ATS to an actual human being decision-maker. So how do you accomplish that? The informational interview is a great tool to have in your […]

Before we dive into how to find the best executive resume writing service, let’s start with why you might need one. There are differing opinions as to whether you should just write your own resume, or hire a professional. My rule of thumb is time. If it’s been awhile since you’ve visited the old resume, an […]

Wondering how to add cool bullets and characters to your LinkedIn profile summary, headline, and professional experience sections? NINJA Secret Alert: It’s easy! Writing your profile can be so challenging for so many reasons – you’re insecure about promoting yourself, not sure what keywords, to use, and there is so much advice out there that […]

One of the most common struggles job seekers face when writing their own resumes is the fear of self-promotion. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard:💬 “I don’t like to brag about myself.”💬 “I don’t want to sound arrogant.”💬 “I’m not the best in the world at what I do.” But here’s the thing—your resume isn’t bragging. It’s a strategic […]