From my own personal experience, a career change can be incredibly fulfilling. However, the path to that career pivot presents challenges that you need to overcome. A well thought out plan is essential to navigate through a successful transition in reinventing yourself professionally. Create a Thoughtful Plan for your Career Pivot At some point I knew I would transition from my role in Human Resources leadership. I gave a lot …
Writing a resume certainly has its challenges. For most people it basically falls right up there with having your teeth pulled. It is a grueling experience to say the least. That is why it may be tempting to use artificial intelligence to write your resume. Here’s why AI can hurt your job opportunities and prospects. Generic Resumes Do Not Work For example, you ask ChatGPT to provide you with a …
So, the vast majority of people are unhappy with their jobs. According to a global Gallup poll statistic, 85% of people are dissatisfied with their jobs. So, you are certainly not alone if you are unhappy at work. It really is an alarming statistic. Several years ago, it was at about 70%, so although that was still high, it does appear to be trending upward. Do you hate your job? At …
With over fifteen years’ experience in Human Resources leadership including recruitment, before pivoting to a Professional Resume writer role, I have a keen understanding of what hiring managers and recruiters look for in job candidates. Those skills have served me well in optimizing resumes for my clients. The goal is to rank well in the ATS, the applicant tracking systems that most companies use today. The other equally essential part …