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Now more than ever, it’s essential you tailor your resume and other career documentation for each role you’re applying for. The job market is highly competitive (even more so since the coronavirus), so you really need to stand out through careful consideration and preparation aligned with what each employer is looking for. The average recruiter […]

Most of us long-term workers have career gaps. This will likely be even more prevalent after the socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Whatever your reasons for taking time off, keep your explanations concise and honest (it is particularly relevant to acknowledge career breaks of more than six months). Was the career break beneficial? Consider […]

The self-isolation impact of coronavirus means that many of us are currently working (and studying) from home. While it’s business as usual for a long-term stay-at-homer like me, for others this has no doubt thrown up some unexpected challenges. While I agree it’s not always easy to stay disciplined and motivated when working within the […]

  These are no doubt challenging times for many of us in the job market, particularly in Australia where the coronavirus follows up catastrophic droughts and bushfires. The media headlines are constantly highlighting job reductions, rises in infections and economic downturns, which can make it difficult to feel positive and upbeat, including about our future […]

There are many career benefits in addition to the industry standardisation that a professionally certified resume writer can deliver (i.e. keeping up with the latest recruitment trends and norms). While it may seem like a hefty investment, hiring a resume writer could take you further in your career than you ever could have imagined. This […]

Whether we like it or not, many of us have internal doubts or blocks that can prevent us from reaching our career dreams. It’s so easy to talk yourself out of undertaking the job search and career advancement process, before you’ve really started. While it’s okay to tread cautiously when first taking career change steps, […]

Following on from my recent article about the benefits of highlighting your most relevant transferrable skills in your resume and other career documentation, I wanted to share a few recent ‘good news’ stories. That is, resume writing projects where I’ve helped clients to reach their career dreams much quicker than they thought possible. Disrupting your […]

As discussed several years ago, a job-tailored job application is essential in today’s career marketplace. If you don’t put in the time, effort and resources to produce a high-quality resume and cover letter, you’re far less likely to make it to the top of the recruiters’ job application pile – or to achieve your career […]

Look and think before you leap (or before you talk yourself out of it) Altering your career path can no doubt appear daunting and feel overwhelming. Particularly if you think you’ll have to start all over again. The prospect of dropping back to junior level doesn’t seem that ‘sexy’ in the scheme of positive life […]

It’s a new year! The perfect time to polish off your old resume (if you have one). The start of a new year and all its optimism can evoke fresh career opportunities. Even when you’re not expecting them. So don’t wait until you’re without a job to prepare your resume and other career documentation for […]