Build a more compelling resume by using the tips below from Modernize Your Resume, a new book of advice illustrated with resumes from noted resume writers including myself. This image of the page featuring my resume for “Steven Sanchez” isn’t large enough for you to read. That’s okay, because the lessons it demonstrates are clear [continue reading…]

Getting a job is a matter of marketing communications. You have a product to sell – your skills – but you have a lot of competition. You need to be able to very quickly, clearly and memorably communicate what differentiates you. That’s your brand. A tagline is a one-liner that instantly conveys your professional brand. [continue reading…]

Think your activities on LinkedIn won’t be seen by your employer because you’ve got Activity Updates switched off? Think again. I don’t want to spread fear about LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a great tool that can be used safely even in a “stealth job search.” However, too many job seekers think that setting the “Notify Your [continue reading…]

Did you know recruiters spend 19% of their LinkedIn profile viewing time looking at the person’s photo? It may seem silly, but it’s human nature. Within seconds of seeing someone’s face, we feel like we have some idea what kind of person they are. Right or wrong, those first impressions will influence whether we trust [continue reading…]

People sometimes ask me where they can get the cool checkmarks (✔)  I use as bullets in my LinkedIn headline: Job Interview Coach ✔ Job Search Strategist  ✔ Resume Writer ✔ LinkedIn Profiles ✔ www.TheaKelley.com This checkmark is not a graphic but a font character. It comes from the Symbol font, so you can type [continue reading…]