Resume Strategy, Career Branding & Job Search Advice
Straightforward advice for navigating a ridiculous hiring system
Resume strategies, LinkedIn guidance, career branding, real client examples, and a few thoughts on building a career — and life — that makes sense for you.
How a 60-Minute Resume Review Helped a UX Designer Land Interviews in 2 Weeks
See how a 60-minute resume review helped a UX designer go from zero responses to multiple interview requests. Sometimes, all it takes is a quick consulting call to make your resume stand out.
How I Transformed a Freelance UX Designer’s Resume to Secure In-House Interviews
See how I helped a UX designer turn her freelance project list into a cohesive resume that got her interviews in just five weeks. This case study dives into the resume strategy that made her stand out to recruiters and hiring managers.
From Job Seeker to Standout Candidate: 5 Hacks to Upgrade Your Creative Resume
Ready to stand out in a crowded job market? Discover five powerful hacks to craft a creative resume that goes beyond basic. This guide is packed with fresh strategies tailored for UX, design, and other creative roles—no recycled advice here. Perfect your personal brand, capture hiring managers' attention, and start landing interviews with a resume that works for you.
The Power of Visualization and Your Resume
You’re approaching your resume all wrong! Most applicants use their resume as a document to reflect their past work experience, role titles, and skillsets. What if I told you that your resume should be future-focused instead of retrospective? I know, I know, that flies in the face of what traditional resume writers encourage.
Why Personal Branding is So Important to Your Career Search
Whatever drives your career goals, one thing is for sure: You need to develop a personal brand. Attention is difficult to capture and even harder to maintain. Your personal brand is how you stand out from the sea of applicants and remain top of mind for hiring managers.