I routinely write professional bios for executives, C-suite leaders, boards of directors, business owners, and speakers. One of the top questions I receive is: when do I need an executive bio? The follow-up to that question is: how do I write an executive bio? There are a few ground rules to remember when writing a...

Most of us consider a 2-page resume to be the standard, especially for executive-level job seekers with lengthy work histories (or slightly longer if you have extensive organizational and community leadership, publications, and speaking). However, a networking resume (sometimes termed a “sell sheet,” “marketing biography,” “speaker resume,” or “consultant resume” ) is a condensed version...

When you travel places, you likely use a GPS to help you navigate your way. It gives you an overview and turn-by-turn method to guide you and prevent you from getting lost.  Similarly, before you begin any job search, you need a GPS to get you to that career destination. That GPS includes a job...

There are several resume writing associations that offer certifications, advanced training, and other professional development to maximize the credentials of resume writers. A word of caution: If you see other articles out there written about these organizations or the certifications they provide, please first verify that the author is a member in good standing of...

You’ve decided to invest in resume writing services, but you aren’t sure whose process is right for you.  With thousands of resume writing services out there, this article is not here to tell which one you should pick, but instead, provide you with important information about the resume writing process that you should be considering...

As an attorney resume writer (and former practicing attorney for 12 years), I spend a lot of time educating the legal community on just how different the legal resume is now in the digital age. The methods we were taught in law school are very outdated (from the font, to the formatting, to the laundry...

A customized LinkedIn URL is one sure way to brand yourself and a way to alert readers that you are an experienced LinkedIn user. Have you ever noticed that some LinkedIn users have a hodgepodge of random numbers and letters at the end of their URL? It is also far less awkward being at a...

The Writing Guru Reviews: Trustworthy Resume Writer Reviews I founded my resume writing company, The Writing Guru, in June 2010, and it wasn’t until 2014 when I got serious about my business and considered leaving the practice of law that I started obtaining client reviews and testimonials on third-party sites. Over the course of the...