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Dear Sam: In this day and age, I find myself with a certain level of paranoia when it comes to securing and retaining my job. I know I am supposed to update my résumé frequently in order to avoid being … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

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Dear Sam: Would you please take a look at my son's résumé? He has been looking for a job for three months and has only had one interview. During the interview, the hiring manager asked him, "Why … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Background: Sandra came to me with a wealth of nursing experience and some major concerns: (1) Some of her most impressive experience occurred in the 1980s and 1990s; (2) Sandra was concerned that she would be competing against … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I am 57 years young and feel my age is impacting the success of my job search. I have been out of work for 10 months, and while this seems in line with peers who are also searching … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I hate to admit it, but at 55 years old I needed to write my first résumé. I have worked since the age of 18 and have been employed continuously for the past 30+ years, but … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Meet Douglas! Douglas, a technical analyst, came to me having gained significant experience within a niche market, seeking to transition into an analyst or market research role. He had developed a two-page résumé which he felt could be improved … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Meet Bailey!
Bailey came to me-seeking résumé assistance-as a new nurse wanting to advance her career and gain entry into a graduate nursing program. The challenge...
Bailey's original résumé looked likes thousands of others I have seen throughout my career. Instead of showcasing … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I have been trying for the longest time to land a job in the accounting field. However, since graduation, I haven't been able to land anything permanent. I was looking for an entry-level position, but I … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

As I receive many questions from candidates finding it difficult to differentiate their skills from their competitors, I wanted to highlight actionable tactics you can use to make a better first impression. "Jack-of-all-trades" job seeker: I am always … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I look forward to reading your résumé information in the paper each week and now find myself needing some advice. I have more than 30 years of human resources, engineering, and project management experience with a … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I had my own business for 27 years and grew it slowly and steadily from $300,000 to $3 million in sales. While this sounds good, unfortunately it required my attention with every facet of the … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I am 49 years of age, and for the past 7 years, I have been the senior plant manager of a small food processing plant. I was recently laid off and have been conducting an … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: What are some of the common mistakes you see on résumés that can be easily avoided? - Steve Dear Steve: There are several areas on a résumé to which candidates do not pay enough attention. I have … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I have read several of your résumé makeovers, but I guess I don't have the talent to make over mine. Despite having worked in human resources and information technology several years, I wish to leverage … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I read your column every week about creating the best résumé we can. I would appreciate it very much if you would critique my enclosed resume. I have been trying to get a job for … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Dear Sam: I'm struggling. I have 23 years of work experience with multiple employers and can't fit it all in a nicely buttoned-up one-page résumé. My sister-in-law, who used to hire a lot of candidates, told me … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Meet Katie... Katie came to me needing a résumé for the first time in 18 years. Katie had held her last full-time role in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and had since worked part-time selling fundraising programs and … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Fall Makeover Series: Take your résumé from bland to grand! Meet Beth! Beth came to me with a very ordinary résumé. Nothing fancy. Her résumé consisted of 10 bullet points attempting to encapsulate 11 years of work experience, totaling … Continue reading → Continue Reading →

Candidate's Background: Sally, a licensed social worker who was recently downsized, sought to return to a direct care environment. After spending the past five years working with patients over the phone, she was eager to return to her roots … Continue reading → Continue Reading →