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.
Why Quitting Your Job Without a Backup Plan is a Game-Changer for Your Career
You've heard it a million times: "Don't quit your job until you have another one lined up." It's the kind of advice that's been passed down for generations, almost like a sacred career commandment. But what if I told you that this age-old wisdom is not just outdated, but it's actually holding you back? Buckle up, because we're about to challenge everything you thought you knew about career planning.
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.
How to Pivot Your Career from a Graphic Designer to Creative Director
Are you a graphic designer considering a career shift into a creative director role? Keep reading — this blog is for you. “Creative Director” sometimes feels like an elite position, only achievable for nepo-babies living in Manhattan high-rise lofts. I’m here to tell you that isn’t true.