Category: Job Search Tips

  Papa Smurf at Work My dear friend from college recently became a first time father! He was actually indirectly instrumental in getting me eventually started as a resume writer, because being a good writer himself he would help me early on hone my own resumes with great tips on succinct copy. He also loves […]

  Here’s a few ‘oldies but goodies’ suggestions for summer reading, on the topic(s) of: job/career/life purpose/work you love type books (they really tend to overlap & intertwine, these themes!) They’d be PERFECT for time in your lawn chair (or hammock, or floating raft in the pool) this summer!   I Could Do Anything If […]

Why Should You Send a Thank You Note After an Interview? SHOULD you send one? This post/video was inspired by a post/comments on a LinkedIn conversation I read on someone’s page. They wondered if thank you letters after a job interview were considered “out dated”, “old-fashioned”, even strange. What?  Hear MY opinion on all this, […]

As Oprah has said, when done well, being a mother is THE most important job there is.  And I know all the moms that are my clients and fans live that truth. Many a great mom also needs another job, out there in the career world. If you are a woman returning to the workforce after years […]

  One in the VIDEO SERIES: Simple Ways to Stand Out as a Job Seeker:  How to Capture Attention in a Cover Letter (check out the whole playlist!) ALSO:  Get the pdf guide for Writing Attention Getting Cover Letters with samples     Additional blogs about cover letter tips: — The Truth About Cover Letters […]