A COVID-19 job search? Who would have believed it? We are living in an unprecedented period that feels like a scene from a Steven King or apocalyptic movie – the beginning of a recession fueled by a global pandemic, the COVID-19 outbreak. You may be frantic about the security of your current job, the potential […]
Learning how to ace a phone interview is an imperative step in the job search process. Today, a typical job posting brings 250 applicants. On average, 10 make it to a phone interview, and of that 10, only 3-5 make it to an in-person interview. The phone interview is the most important step in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a job seeker, your goal for a cover letter is simple: you want others to see just how much your skills match the position you are applying to, but you also want them to get a flavor for your personality. While a good portion of the cover letter is about you and the value you […]
The LinkedIn headline keywords are extremely important. LinkedIn headline ideas can be tough to brainstorm and having a LinkedIn profile became vital about 3 or 4 years ago (Wendi Weiner, The Writing Guru quoted in Entrepreneur Magazine). More than 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to source out job candidates, and there are more than 500 million […]