How Fancy Should You Make Your Resume?

I get a lot of questions about Canva resumes and the like because a lot of people want theirs to “stand out.”  While this is understandable, the way your application materials should work to stand out isn’t in format or font, but in contents.  A beautiful document that doesn’t capture what your audience wants to…

It’s Time!

Now that we’ve had a chance to settle into 2026 a bit, it’s time to think about some updates!  Is your LinkedIn looking good?  Have you captured your latest projects on your resume? While it’s obviously not urgent, I recommend updating things at least annually so that you know things are current.  We do a…

Keeping Up with Resume Trends

Resumes change over time.  How can you stay current so you’re appealing to employers? Resources: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/career-advice-qa https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-format-guide-with-examples https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-scanner/ https://www.jobscan.co/ https://resumeworded.com/

Updating Your Mid-Career Resume

Are you a seasoned professional at the top of your career game?  You should update your resume.   Why?   You might get asked to sit on a board.  You might come across a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  A local news station might want to interview an expert in your field.   And honestly, it’s just a…

Time to Edit Your Resume!

Whether you’re looking for a new job or not, updating your resume is an important task.  I try to remember to give mine a review annually, usually during the first week of          the new year, though you can also tie your reminders to things like your birthday, a holiday like Memorial Day, the start of…