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In 2005, Paul established Shimmering Careers, where he writes stunningly effective resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, and provides comprehensive career strategies and coaching. He has a proven record of guiding people on the path to reaching their full potential. Because of his background and expertise, he knows how to strategically leverage your skills, experience, and networks to..
Shimmering Careers Blog
5M ago
As the new year unfolds its light, Envision careers in Leonardo's sight, Data Scientists, crafting art, In tech's canvas, play your part, In a future ever so bright.Guardians of cyberspace, with care, Secure our data, rare and fair, UX Designers weave the thread, Where digital dreams are bred, In ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
7M ago
Growing up in a household where my mother, an accomplished scientist, often emphasized the value of curiosity, I remember her sage advice: "Curiosity is a sign of intelligence," she would say. She emphasized that by asking good questions, you not only demonstrate your intelligence but also convey your genuine ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
8M ago
Imagine Sir Paul McCartney, the legendary musician and former member of The Beatles, pursuing a role as a Music Director. How can he quickly demonstrate his expertise in his resume? One effective strategy for Sir Paul is to include an impressive Core Competencies section near the top of his resume ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
8M ago
I’ve seen all sorts of creative ways people try to get ahead in their job search. I’ve seen people dive into unusual hobbies like beekeeping, volunteering in their community to meet new people, and even studying a new language to stand out to employers.One of the most ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
8M ago
Elon Musk buys Twitter, immediately imposes massive layoffs, tells those employees who remain that they’d better adopt hard-core, I live for my work habits, and mires the service in next-level controversy as soon as he walks in the door.Meanwhile, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg tells his staff en masse ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
8M ago
With “Sustainability Analyst” appearing at number 13 on LinkedIn’s list of today’s fastest growing jobs, the weather is more than a topic of polite conversation for job seekers.LinkedIn defines the role as researching and tracking “an organization’s environmental impact to develop strategies, practices, and programs that ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
8M ago
I often get requests for career help issues that are a bit unrelated to the common needs of resume writing and job hunting. One that I hear consistently is: “How should I handle stress and anxiety?”That’s a pretty broad area to delve into, but we’re not looking ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
8M ago
While preparing people for job interviews, I emphasize that it's not just how you answer and using your professional resume to prepare answers but also how you listen that can get you the job.“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” — Ernest HemingwayIn the workplace, active listening lets ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
8M ago
Do cover letters really matter? It’s a common refrain from job seekers nowadays.One small-business owner has this to say: “As the owner-manager of a small professional firm, I always read cover letters before reviewing the accompanying resume.“If I liked the cover letter, I’d look to the ..read more
Shimmering Careers Blog
8M ago
This week LinkedIn published the results of a survey from a company post that asked readers about the “trait you value in a manager.” The winner was “Clear Communication” and coming in second was “Empathy.” However, one key trait was missing from the poll that is an essential quality for ..read more