What Is Acceptability Versus Unacceptability in Our Interview Process? What is it about an interview that connects with all the youthful messages we carry about acceptability versus unacceptability? Somewhere in time, someone indelibly impressed on our souls that, as we lived our academic lives, there was some kind of transcript of life we were recording […]
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What Makes a Distinctive and Impactful Résumé?
A well-performing résumé must be distinctive, impactful, and accomplishment-focused. Résumés have evolved from simple employment summaries into professional marketing presentations designed to communicate value, credibility, and fit within a competitive marketplace. A résumé can no longer function as a simple job description. It must be an accomplishment-rich presentation that showcases the best of your skills […]
Should You Write Your Own Résumé?
Should you write your own résumé? Today, that question has become more complex. Some people still prefer to write entirely in their own words, others rely on templates, and many now turn to AI tools for help. All of these approaches can assist with organizing information, but none automatically solves the harder challenge of recognizing […]
Navigating Career Transitions
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with thousands of clients who were endeavoring to navigate career transitions—some weary of their career path, others interested in pursuing a lifelong dream, and others still looking for a life change. One young man told me that he had all the accountabilities of a manager […]
Should Résumés Have an Objective?
Years ago, résumé writers routinely crafted objective statements intended to define what a candidate was seeking. Today, the traditional generic objective has largely given way to a professional profile or qualifications summary that tells the employer who you are, what you have accomplished, and what value you bring to the marketplace. But career direction is […]
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