Are LinkedIn Recommendations Important and Useful?

Are LinkedIn recommendations important? My answer is a resounding Yes! In the podcast linked below, fellow job search coach Marc Miller and I explain exactly how these comments from your contacts can power your job search in many ways, by… …providing clear evidence of crucial soft skills that are hard to prove otherwise, …improving your [continue reading…]

5 Resume Tips for Older Job Seekers to Avoid Age Discrimination

Wondering how to write your resume to avoid age discrimination? You may be pleasantly surprised by what a difference you can make with some smart formatting and attention to details.

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Preferred Name vs. Legal Name on a Resume, and Other Quandaries

Should you put your legal or preferred name on your resume? Does it matter how you name the file? The choices you make send a message.

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What to Put in Your LinkedIn Headline When Unemployed

In this post you’ll learn what to put in your LinkedIn headline when unemployed, and more. I think the answers will surprise you.

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Is Your Resume Too Short?

If you’re wondering “Is my resume too short?” I’m guessing you’re in one of two situations. Either: (a) Somebody told you a resume has to be a single page, but you have more to say about yourself. Or, (b) It’s less than a page, probably because you’re fairly new to your career. Let’s examine each [continue reading…]