Getting ready for a career transition
Brian, an Assistant Vice President of Operations, had worked for a manufacturing plant for 10+ years...
Massaging your candidacy to showcase your brand
Meet Brenda Brenda came to me with some major concerns [...]
Tear apart your resume to rebuild your brand
Dear Sam: I read your column very week and I like your advice on how to do resumes. I wonder if you could give me your advice on my resume, if it works the way I have it, or what do I need to do it to improve it.
While rare, functional resumes can be effective
Dear Sam: Since graduating from college, I have yet to find a steady job; thus, I have held different types of jobs. I am afraid not to include all of them on my resume...
Change the trajectory of your career
Meet Michael! Michael had recently returned to the U.S. after [...]
Shining a Light on Resume Disqualifiers
Dear Sam: I have had four interview requests within the past six weeks. While this is encouraging, the application process may be disqualifying me as a candidate.
Trying to avoid being seen as a flight risk
Dear Sam: Since 2006, I have had a series of bad professional luck.
If it adds value, include it
Dear Sam: I would like to change careers and was curious how I could have my volunteer experience be seen as actual work experience.
Don’t let a “requirement” discourage you
Dear Sam: I am 49 years of age, and for the past 7 years, I have been the senior plant manager of a small food processing plant.
Charting a course of action
Dear Sam: I have been on unemployment for more than eight months and have not landed a single interview!