If you find yourself unexpectedly out of a job in the madness that is this economy since COVID-19 struck, you’re not alone. Most of us have seen the massive unemployment numbers, and even those of…
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11 Experts Weigh in on How Soft Skills Help You Dominate Your Career Change
Soft skills are your ticket to a smooth career change. Yes, of course some technical skills will be necessary but it’s worthwhile to note that you don’t need to meet all of the qualifications to…
Anatomy of a Successful Career Change
88% Out of 662 full-time working Americans from a variety of industries and educational levels who recently went through a career transition, Indeed.com found in a 2019 survey that 88% reported being “happier since making…
How to Write a Cover Letter that Doesn’t Suck (example included)
If you’re stuck staring at a blinking cursor wondering how to write your cover letter, here are some inspirational tips and modern best practices to get you going.
7 Scary Resume Mistakes I Saw in Two Years of Live Resume Reviews
Wanna make sure your resume is free of these 7 blunders? Download my interactive, easy-to-use 5-Step Action Plan to Write an Interview-Getting Resume. Yes Please! When I first started my resume writing business, I got…
Increase Your Job Search ROI
Want to get more out of your job search? Here are 4 top strategies to make sure you’re getting the most out of your time! Develop a List of Target Jobs, Job Types, and/or Companies…
Don’t Overlook this Crucial Job Search Tactic: How to Effectively Track & Showcase Your Achievements
Recently, I posed a question in a LinkedIn group for professional women, and received an overwhelming response. The question was: “What is the greatest obstacle you face in your career advancement?” Out of over 100…
Finding Remote Work & the 4 Types of Remote Workers
Remote work is a rapidly growing career phenomenon that is undeniably changing the landscape of the job market. And it doesn’t seem to be a passing fad. A recent report by U.S. market research firm Gallup…
What’s New for Resume Lezlie in 2019?
In keeping with the ‘New Year, New You’ January theme and my goal to be more transparent in all aspects of business and life, I thought I would share the plans and goals I…