Résumé Writing

No matter how far you advance in your coaching or writing career, your longevity is a byproduct of your ability to adapt and reinvent yourself.  This reinvention process is not likely to happen by accident. Given that the shelf-life of an idea is about as long as a TikTok trend, now is a good time […]

(Inspired by the 1991 children’s book “If You Give a Moose a Muffin” by Laura Numeroff)   If you give a jobseeker a résumé, they’ll probably want to read the job boards.   When they start reading the job boards,  they’ll notice all the great-sounding positions.  Only this time, they’ll see possibility instead of panic. […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) and applicant tracking systems (ATS) are no longer future concerns, they are today’s résumé gatekeepers. For job seekers, that means more automation and less clarity. For résumé writers, it means adapting to new formats, keywords, and content strategies. The good news is that certified professionals are uniquely positioned to help clients navigate […]

The U.S. job market is still standing, but it’s getting harder to read. September’s labor data came out in fragments due to the federal government shutdown, leaving economists and career professionals piecing together clues from private reports, alternative indicators, and early-October trends. Here’s what we know (and what we don’t) about where hiring is heading, […]

All the clients you’ve ever had, all the clients you will ever have, have one thing in common. They are uninformed about how to win rewarding careers. If this were not so, why would they seek you out? Even so, many arrive with a collection of tips & tricks they got from that universal “career […]

November is National Career Development Month, which means it is the perfect time to pause and ask not just where your career is headed, but how ready you are for the changes shaping the modern workplace. Coaches and writers are in a unique position to influence the way our clients handle these same dynamics. Artificial […]

When it comes to financial planning, one golden rule is “every dollar needs a purpose”. The same is true with the résumé. Every line should add value to the story. Just as a smart budget reflects spending priorities, a smart résumé reflects the right mix of skills and experience that will help clients reach their […]

“A year from now you may wish you had started today.”  ̶  Karen Lamb   In our fast-paced world, it is so easy for activity to distract us from accomplishment. Every day you do so many important things. The work you do affects the lives of your clients and their families, often for years to […]

In 2025, 85% of companies globally are using skills-first hiring practices, according to TestGorilla’s State of Skills-Based Hiring report. This shift places greater emphasis on what candidates can do rather than the credentials they hold. For résumé writers and career coaches, adapting strategies to highlight skills, competencies, and measurable results has never been more critical. […]

According to the Insight Global 2025 AI in Hiring Report, 99% of hiring managers now use AI in at least one stage of their hiring process, from résumé screening to interview evaluation. As one-way video interviews and algorithm-driven assessments become more common, job seekers often encounter technology before they ever interact with a human. For […]

By 2025, 83% of companies will use AI to screen résumés before a human ever sees them. For professional résumé writers, this means creating documents that not only capture human attention but also satisfy applicant tracking systems (ATS) that rank and filter candidates. If your client’s résumé can’t get past the algorithm, it won’t reach […]

Being a great résumé writer isn’t just about formatting a document or choosing the perfect action verbs. It’s about understanding what your clients are really hiring you for and delivering that with confidence. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to elevate your services, knowing what clients value most can help you attract better leads, […]