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  View in browser   Got a couple hours to spare before diving into the new year? Check out our self-study Master Series (2 incredible courses available) or PARWCC’s Bookstore to find even more resources. Use promo code NewYear for 20% off through New Year’s Day.   A tailored résumé is one of the most important […]

  View in browser   Happy holidays! Is the hiring process adding unneeded frustration to your celebrations? Get answers from an active recruiter/hiring manager using this survey. PARWCC will post answer videos to top questions on our LinkedIn channel.    Show off your work! Submit your résumés to the Elite Circle Résumé contest and get recognized […]

  View in browser   Proud of your work? Show it off! Submit your résumés to the Elite Circle Résumé contest and get recognized at Thrive! 2025 in Chicago. The top writers in each category can earn huge PR and bragging rights for their work. There is no cost to participate in the contest, which is […]

  View in browser   Are you ready for the new year? That means taking a look at what you’ve done and whether it matched the dreams you had. Check out the blog below for an immersive reflection of the evolution of résumé writing and how the industry has changed.   Empower your clients by joining […]

Are you ready for the new year? That means taking a look at what you’ve done and whether it matched the dreams you had. Check out the blog below for an immersive reflection of the evolution of résumé writing and how the industry has changed. Empower your clients by joining us in 3 exclusive webinars! For the first […]

  View in browser   Big news! LinkedIn staff are exclusively presenting a series of THREE webinars in January. These will only be offered in live format and focus on students in week 1, mid-career professionals in week 2, and senior leaders for week 3. This is free with your PARWCC membership so sign up […]

Big news! LinkedIn staff are exclusively presenting a series of THREE webinars in January. These will only be offered in live format and focus on students in week 1, mid-career professionals in week 2, and senior leaders for week 3. This is free with your PARWCC membership so sign up now! The holidays are a fantastic time to network – use the […]

Eleven people applied for the Recruiting Coordinator position at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). As part of the four-person hiring committee, I reviewed all the résumés to help find the strongest candidates.  Two were immediately disqualified for targeting the wrong position in their cover letters. Of the nine résumés that remained: 8 were not professionally written. […]

In any managerial space, there’s going to be talk about change. Sometimes this is recognizing the fear of it that many people hold, but more often, the common wisdom is that organizations need to evolve or die. Organizations set up entire departments for the purpose of facilitating change – as well as buying books, putting […]

The words you write for your clients and the words you speak will affect their lives, and the lives of their families for years. That’s what sets you apart as a professional résumé writer and career coach from the wannabees and rip-off “artists.” It is, or should be, part of your brand. It should drive […]

Throughout the year as Santa’s head career coach and employment specialist along with the Grinch who serves as the North Pole’s Chief Motivational Officer (CMO), we manage hiring, talent management, training, onboarding, and more for Santa, the Elves, Flying Reindeer, Toy Making Operations, Cooking Making & Baking Operations, Gift Wrapping Operations, and much more.  Operations […]

It’s often said that we’re the average of the five people we spend the most time with. While not based on science, there is some social truth to the influence of those we surround ourselves with, especially as entrepreneurs, career coaches, and résumé writers who impact others’ lives.  Let’s face it, while we excel at […]