A good resume writer is hard to find. Recently I took my annual deep-dive into the world of my resume writer and resume services competition on the interwebs, and my…
How to Correctly Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” (With Sample)
Almost every single job interview starts with the same question. “Can you tell me about yourself?” It’s a question that many people have trouble answering because it is open-ended, and…
My sister got a Cricut last year. If you’re not familiar with what that is, it’s a crafting device that allows you to design and custom print. Anyone who has…
This is a guest post by Jenny Lewis. Jenny is an Executive Assistant to the CEO of a shipping company based in Jacksonville, Florida. And, she’s awesome. Jenny does not…
Use Positive Reinforcement to Promote Change on Your Team
Every employee wants to be acknowledged and rewarded for doing good work. Millennials get a bad rap for being in the “everyone gets a trophy” generation, but what’s wrong with…
When You Can Make a Career Change (And When You Cannot)
At some point in your career, you’re probably going to contemplate a career change. The way a linear career looks on paper is that you choose something you’re good at…
It happened. The worst-case scenario. The thing you never thought would happen did. You’ve lost your job. You’re on the wrong side of the merge. The business acquired a new…
My Client Got a Free Critique From TopResume, Here’s What Happened
Last month a client emailed me about a free critique she received from TopResume. Below are our correspondence and the critique she received. Email From My Client Good Day Stefanie,…
Signs That You’re a Job Hopper (And What To Do About It)
Are you a job hopper? If so, don’t worry. You’re not doomed in your career, but there are some changes that you probably need to make. With tens (sometimes hundreds)…
I’m excited to introduce Job Search Bootcamp! My new program that developed just for you—my favorite job seekers and ladder climbers. Here’s how it came to be. What is Job…
Cover letter mistakes happen all the time because writing a cover letter is one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of the job application process. And with good reason. What do…
For this, the last week in 2018, I give you the gift of a lessons learned listicle. This inaugural listicle (say it out loud, it’s fun!) focuses on the top…
You might think that having to provide job references when you apply for a job is a dated practice. You're right. But believe it or not, there are plenty of…
Dear Recruiters, Enough is enough. I did everything right. I wrote the perfect resume. I submitted a well-written cover letter with my resume, and I even made sure to fill…
Relieve your Job Search Depression by Taking These Steps
Job search depression is real, but it’s not permanent. I’ve often wondered why good people stay in bad jobs. After working with clients whose experiences span a variety of work…
If you thought that job interviewing was scary, try interviewing while pregnant. I firmly believe that you shouldn’t stay in a job that you don’t enjoy. That’s true when you’re…
Learning how to interview well is an art. Every single interview is different, so no one can say, “Do these things and you’ll get the job.” But there are ways…
Congratulations! Your resume has been moved on to the next step in the hiring process. Now it’s time to prepare properly so that you can nail the interview. There are…
My 77-year-old grandma just spent a week at my house. Every year since we left Ohio, she makes an annual (sometimes bi-annual) pilgrimage from the tundra to the sunshine to…
Use These 10 Guidelines to Format Your Resume Correctly
Our culture is obsessed with good design, so making sure you format your resume correctly is essential to get noticed. Think about it. We love to buy and share products…
With stiff competition for each job opening, how do you sell yourself on a resume to stand out in the crowd? According to Glassdoor, "On average, each corporate job opening…
Persuade Recruiters to Interview You with a One-Page Resume
I only write one-page resumes, and you should too. The first decision a recruiter makes about you is whether they want to read your resume or reject it. With so…
This is a true story about how to get a promotion. There I sat in my office chair. 6 months pregnant. Swollen. Sweaty. Motivated. Find a problem to solve I…
I’ll cut to the chase. If you’re a job seeker, you need to hire a resume writer. Here’s why. Have you ever seen Renovation Realities on the DIY Network? You…
How I Got Two Second Interviews and a Job Offer in One Week
Editor’s note: Before Resume Revivalist, there was The Spicy Meatball—a blog about relationships, career, money, and health. Even though I don’t write for that blog anymore, I thought it would…
