Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or someone considering a career change, cultivating a strong personal brand can significantly impact your career trajectory. The post Unlocking Job Opportunities Through Personal Branding appeared first on Top Resume Writing & Career Services ..read more

As a certified job search coach and resume writer, I can’t deny that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the job search process, offering powerful tools and insights to job seekers. It’s a hot topic of discussion that comes up a lot with my coaching and resume clients. The truth is it’s a powerful tool and integrating AI into your job search strategy can streamline the process, uncover hidden opportunities, and optimize the chances of landing your dream job. Here are 10 basic tips to get you started. 1. Choose the Right Job Search Platforms Many job boards now feature AI-powered te ..read more

For the past few months, I’ve been closely following conversations around ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools that have become increasingly prevalent, assisting with various tasks, including resume writing. Job seekers may be wondering if relying on AI tools to craft a resume is the right choice. Based on my research, ChatGPT can actually be a valuable resource, but it’s important to consider both the benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT to write your resume, cover letter, and other career communications so that you make the best decision for your job search. I took the liberty of putting to ..read more

For the past few months, folks have been reaching out, concerned about an impending recession and how it could affect the job market. It does look a lot like the writing’s on the wall, but I’m no economist so I’ll hold off on making any predictions. Still, all the signs are there: the hiring momentum we’ve experienced for most for 2021 has slowed a bit and some companies have announced layoffs and hiring freezes. Just today, Amazon announced 18K layoffs! Even so, as I type this the job market is still holding strong as companies are still hiring and paying competitive salaries. One thing you c ..read more

I get it, I do. Our company names are eerily similar, so it’s not like I don’t understand how people might confuse our companies at first glance. After all, we ARE both selling resume writing services. But if you look a little closer, you’ll soon see that’s where the similarities end. As far as I can tell, my company, Top Resume Writing & Career Services, launched around the same time as TopResume, also known as Talent World, Inc. (which honestly just adds to the confusion). I can recall the first time one of the competitor’s customers called me by mistake. We spent a  lot of time scr ..read more

Growing up in a city full of Federal employment opportunities, snagging a government job was pretty much akin to hitting the career jackpot. Truth be told, there are quite a few benefits that come with government jobs like higher salaries, comprehensive benefits, and competitive retirement plans, and increased job security, even during economic instability. When your goal is landing a government job, it’s important to understand that the application process has some key differences from the civilian application process. There are some similarities like the importance of using keywords and spot ..read more

One consistent trend I’ve noticed as we ride out job searching in the Covid era is the number of people who decided to take control of their careers to transition into completely new jobs. Reasons range from increasing their earning potential to creating better work/life balance. Regardless of the personal goal, shifting into a different career is a complicated process. In fact, the decision to leave a comfortable, well-paid job for something totally new takes guts! Meet Todd In my 15+ years working as s a career professional, I have assisted numerous individuals in achieving a successful care ..read more

A lot has changed in hiring practices since your father put together a resume to embark on a job search. To be honest, a lot has changed in resume writing best practices over the last 5 years. From time to time, I’ll work with a client who recognizes they need help because their job search is not resulting in interviews. The Importance of a Job-Focused Resume I work closely with the client to deliver a resume and accompanying documents that match their skills, strengths, and achievements to the type of job position they’re targeting. Most clients can see that the documents better align them to ..read more

Since my previous post discussion exploring some of the common reasons behind slow or stalled communications with a company following a great interview (and in some cases an “unofficial” job offer), lots of people reached out to share their own stories and to gain a better understanding of why this might be happening. When all you hear on the news is that there are a record number of job openings and companies are desperate for employees, you just don’t anticipate these hiring stops and starts. It’s completely frustrating. Sometimes the problem is simple enough to correct with just a few small ..read more

I’ve been hearing a lot from job seekers about stalled communications following what appeared to be a successful interview (or following a series of interviews). The general consensus: the interview went really well – you may have even received an unofficial (not in writing) offer. But since that time, no one has reached out to make an offer or discuss next steps. You’re in limbo, wondering if you should continue being patient or make a move to follow up with an inquiry. Hiring stalls are more common now than you might expect. Covid led to a lot of structural instability for many companies an ..read more