Diane Hudson

Friends, I am writing to share that PARWCC has terminated all professional ties with Mark Misiano, the former Director of Membership Strategy. While Mr. Misano left the PARWCC team in April to pursue other opportunities, he was continuing to volunteer as Thrive Chair. We were recently made aware of serious allegations involving Mr. Misano and […]

  Explore Kickresume’s new survey for fresh insights into today’s job market, and save the date for the next Business Insights event. Be sure to read the featured blog below on why a healthy labor market can still feel frozen for job seekers. And a reminder: the Thrive! 2026 conference is coming up—stay tuned for […]

  Find ways to connect with your community at PARWCC Exchange with Margaret—a conversation designed to spark fresh ideas and practical insight. Explore our new Résumé Writers’ Survey Report to see how AI, client expectations, and today’s job market are reshaping your work. Then start looking ahead to Thrive! 2026, where our profession comes together […]

PARWCC, in collaboration with Kickresume, surveyed 152 résumé professionals to understand how client behavior, market conditions, and AI are reshaping the work members are doing in 2026.  The results offer a clear view of where the profession stands today—and where the most strategic opportunities lie for writers and coaches looking to grow their practice. What […]

  Early bird pricing for Thrive! 2026 ends this week. Don’t miss your chance to secure your seat for the lowest available rate. Thrive! 2026 cuts through the noise — because true success means standing out with proven expertise and credibility, while staying real through authenticity and meaningful impact for every client you serve. Register […]

  The next Master Series: AI for Modern Career Coaching, begins August 11—don’t miss your chance to learn the tools and strategies reshaping how career professionals support clients. And the excitement is building for our annual Thrive! Conference, where the ideas, connections, and momentum you need for the year ahead all come together. Early-bird pricing […]

People often retire with visions of no longer working. They daydream about sitting by a pool or at the beach day after day, golfing, hiking, traveling, hanging out with grandkids, or taking up a beloved hobby. They dream about permanent leisure time. And for some people, this is a reality, and they enjoy it tremendously.  […]

On June 22, 2026, a federal judge ruled that the hiring platform Workday must continue  facing discrimination claims that its AI-powered HR software unlawfully rejected job applicants. That means tens of thousands of job seekers who were rejected by companies using Workday’s tools may try to join the case. It also means that other states […]

The U.S. labor market continues to send mixed signals. On paper, the economy remains remarkably resilient. Unemployment has held steady near historic norms, layoffs remain relatively low, and employers continue to add jobs each month. Yet career coaches, résumé writers, and recruiters across the country are hearing a very different story from the professionals they […]

Of course, you use announcements and, if you can get them, position descriptions (PDs) to guide your AI tools to help you write for and coach your clients. Supposedly, announcements and PDs capture what the hiring officials are looking for…except when they don’t. First, what’s asked for is often shown in “key words.” They’re little […]