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…
How to speak up at work when you’re a new employee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga6RD14Y0QE&t=3s If you're a new employee, this video is for you! Full transcript below. Hi everyone. First Timer on YouTube here. The client question that I had come in this…
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 as part of the submission process for a job opening. Below is our correspondence and the…
Signs that you’re a job hopper (and what do to about it)
With tens (sometimes hundreds) of candidates applying for a single job opening, hiring managers must have selection criteria for who gets a job interview. There are lots of ways to…
I'm really 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…
3 cover letter mistakes to stop making (free template)
Without a doubt, writing a cover letter seems to be the most anxiety-inducing part of the application process for most people. And with good reason. What do you say? Who…
For this, the last week in 2018, I give you the gift of a listicle. This inaugural listicle (say it out loud, it's fun!) focuses on the top 10 lessons…
You might think that having to provide job references when you apply for a job is a dated practice, but believe it or not, there are plenty of good companies…
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…
Here’s my story about job interviewing while pregnant
If you thought that job interviewing was scary, try job interviewing while pregnant. I firmly believe that you shouldn't stay in a job that you don't enjoy. That’s true when…
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 frozen tundra to the sunshine…
Use these 10 guidelines to format your resume correctly
We’re a culture that is obsessed with good design. We love to buy and share products that make us feel excited just because of the way they look or the…
The job market is a seller’s market, which means that hiring managers have the advantage when it comes to choosing the best person to interview and hire for a position.…
Persuade recruiters to interview you with a one page resume
The first decision a recruiter makes about you is whether they want to read your resume or throw it in the trash. With so many people applying for the same…
This is a true story about how to get a promotion. Here goes. There I sat in my office chair. 6 months pregnant. Swollen. Sweaty. Motivated. I knew this was…
What your cover letter should look like (free template)
One of the best ways to stand out in your job application is to write a killer cover letter. It's true that not all hiring managers read cover letters, but…
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 job 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…
