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Resume Writing Tips

How to Write an Elevator Pitch for Job Seekers

February 2, 2021 /

Preparing to write an elevator pitch is essential for your job search and for interviews as it is a quick introduction that conveys what you do, how you add value, and what you’re focused on next. Do you ever have someone ask what you do and you’re not quite sure how to explain it, really?…

Holding Fast When the Storms of Life Blow in but Don’t Blow Out

January 26, 2021 /

Have you ever had one of those experiences where you read or hear a piece of scripture and then suddenly it pops up two, three, five, or ten more times that week? You’re like, okay Lord, I get it, you’re trying to tell me something and I need to pay attention. I had that happen…

What Your Resume Needs to Look Like in 2021

January 19, 2021 /

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like the resume writing process is never-ending, overwhelming, or a pain.  I asked my LinkedIn followers to fill in this blank: The resume writing process is ________________. Most of the responses reflected just how challenging the process can be. Some of my favorite responses were:  “Like a game…

How to Write Impactful Resume Bullets

January 12, 2021 /

I often have clients ask, “Should I use resume bullet points or sentences?” And I always reply, both!  Bullet points are short, organized lists of keywords, skills, or achievements on your resume. These perform a multitude of tasks in a small amount of space, which is why I say there’s more to resume bullet points…

How to Plan Your 2021 Job Search

January 5, 2021 /

Stand out to employers, get more responses from applications, and find your next position quicker.  Do you ever wonder if there’s a better way to job search than clicking apply and waiting for the automated rejection letter or black-hole silence that seems to accompany every application? If one of your goals this year is to…

4 Simple Ways to Balance Work, Kids, Homeschooling, and Life

December 29, 2020 /

Wouldn’t it be great if all of life’s competing demands—work, kids, family, homeschooling, and everything else in life—simply balanced themselves out perfectly? Um, yeah it would. I don’t know about you but juggling #allthethings is really hard. Inevitably, I end each day feeling like I fell short in some area, whether that was a work…