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Several Job Interviews and No Offers  I received a call from a Director of Operations who had been through job interviews several times with no offer. He wondered if he needed a resume update, [...]

My Meeting With Hiring Managers I recently had a meeting with hiring managers from a few large organizations. We talked specifically about resume styles and interview questions. Here are some of [...]

How to Address Employment Gaps on a Resume If you have employment gaps on your resume, they can easily be explained. Even contract positions and career transitions can be addressed without [...]

We are so grateful for the many organizations that have made swift modifications to their standard operating procedures and have embraced telecommuting. So, what about unemployed professionals [...]

Client Example: My name is Damien S. and I’m wanting to shift to the nonprofit sector and develop a career strategy. I’ve been in sales my entire career, but I’m really [...]

“How can I turn an interim role into a permanent job?” The organization has just formally announced that a C-suite executive has announced plans to retire. You have had your eye on that position [...]

“It’s just volunteer work. You can leave it off of my resume. It doesn’t matter.” These are often statements that professionals sometimes make, but we encourage you to [...]

Although it may be business as usual for military families to navigate multiple relocations and deployments, these two challenges contribute significantly to job instability for “the force behind [...]

What went wrong? The interview seemed to go so well! You confidently waited for the phone to ring, checked and refreshed the email inbox. Days and weeks went by and still, you heard nothing. You [...]

SHOULD I NEGOTIATE? It is important to understand that negotiating the salary package is usually not only expected but appreciated. It affords the potential employer an opportunity to observe the [...]