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One of my childhood heros was Laura Ingalls Wilder. She’s the author of the series “Little House on the Prairie.” I read all her books and watched all the TV shows — multiple times. I was in awe of the adventures and tragedies of a young girl growing up in the Wild West. She inspired me to write — starting my first journal when I was six.

After reviewing thousands and writing hundreds of resumes, I’ve come to this profound conclusion: it’s freakin hard to create a good resume. While I don’t believe the resume is the most important piece to a job search, it is often the asset that makes the first impression. So it’s critical to have one that captures and highlights your key responsibilities, accomplishments, strengths and skills.

Happy midyear! It doesn’t sound as festive as “Happy New Year, but it should be celebrated. It’s a milestone to reflect on what you’ve learned and accomplished this year. It’s also a perfect time to assess your goals and the progress you’ve made. If you’ve already achieved them, or close to it, congratulations! But if […]

Most of our clients dread networking. They build it up as a daunting and uncomfortable activity—that is a means to an end. Some of them admit they get anxious when meeting new people or when asking for help. And this is when I get excited…because I get to teach them something new—something that will change their life!

Constraint: n. limitation or restriction This may sound strange, but I love constraints. Well, let me reframe, I love knowing what the constraints are so I can create solutions and plans to overcome them—effectively and swiftly. As a child, I loved puzzles (jigsaw and logic) and games—so it’s no wonder that I embrace constraints. Because […]

Do you know what the single most difficult thing is for our clients? By far and away, it’s asking for help.

Have you ever gone to a movie after hearing about all the Oscar and fan buzz and then was severely disappointed?

Last week we sponsored and attended the Women In Cloud Summit. Now in its second year, it was incredible and inspiring to be around a thousand women and men who support gender diversity in the tech industry. There were so many great conversations and the energy was invigorating.

One of the most common questions I get from my clients is: Can I get this role? They show me a description of a role they really want. They go line by line and tell me if they’ve done that exact thing or not. They then tally up checks and see how close they are to 100%. And when it’s not close to a perfect score, they tell me why they aren’t likely to get it.

Is one of your new year’s resolutions to find a new job? If so, this is the perfect time to get your resume in tip-top shape. It’s probably been awhile since you’ve touched your resume—so I’ve provided some tips that I hope you find helpful.