Category: Job Search Tips

Q & A TOPICS: How to address a JOB GAP on your resume Should what you did during the time you were unemployed (like a side business / contract work, etc.) be included on your resume? How to talk about TRANSFERABLE SKILLS during a CAREER CHANGE What if you only have EDUCATION / TRAINING, but […]

“We ought to be able to learn some thing second hand.   There is not enough time for us to make all of the mistakes ourselves.”  – Harriet Hall Just for fun (but also, some education, perhaps…) here’s just a sampling of some real life, straight from employers/recruiters (and one of my own memorable client […]

Knowing Your Value A successful job search is a combination of: Feeling good and aligned with your goals (and actively managing to rebuild and maintain this positive anticipation), and, of course, Taking concrete, pragmatic action. The input I got from a client recently, that I shared in the last newsletter (Real Job Seekers: Ask for […]

Curious what former clients have to say about Resume Confidence, and working with me?  Check out this and all the client reviews on the Testimonials page. From my LinkedIn profile Recommendations: “I found (Shannon) to be very professional and supportive. Her questions or “assignments” made me reflect on those areas special areas related to my […]

You’ve spent probably HOURS submitting the perfect application each time, then… NOTHING HAPPENS…

WHY? Are you doing something wrong?