SMARTER WAYS TO FIND A JOB
So, one of the biggest things people say when they’re thinking about hiring me, is “I need to sell myself”.
Sometimes they think just a few tweaks from me on their resume will help them do that.
But it’s never just that, that’s needed.
My experience tells me, when you can’t find the right words for your resume, or believe the words you write on your resume, there’s something else going on entirely. [click to continue…]
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I’m glad you asked that question, because we so need to talk about the power of a storytelling resume.
Imagine this.
Instead of recruiter throwing your CV into a pile of AI generated perfection and blah blah blah…..they actually read your resume and smiled, because they could REALLY picture you doing your job.
They could feel your pain AND understand why you are so impressive.
They could hear your voice in that resume telling that story.
Reading your resume was almost like they were having a conversation with you.
Your resume helped them remember you, shortlist you and “sell” your story to their client.
Curious? [click to continue…]
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Ever wondered how to add bullet points to your LinkedIn profile?
Or why you even need to?
Adding bullet points to your LinkedIn profile, can lift if from unreadable splodge, like this:
To something impactful, like this:
If you’d like to know how to add LinkedIn bullet points, then watch this video.
The full list of LinkedIn bullet points to choose from is in the video’s description on YouTube.
And if you like the video, or find it helpful please give it the thumbs up, and subscribe.
Mwah. Mwah and double Mwah!
Me, you, your reader, and your future career will say thank you for it.
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Most people don’t like writing a resume at the best of times.
But when you want to write a resume that will help you make a career change, the idea of writing that career change resume can stop you in your tracks and you can end up staying stuck.
Now, I’m not you and sitting in your brain space. But here’s what I suspect is going on there. [click to continue…]
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I have been quiet for these past few months – and it’s been for the worst reason imaginable.
In May my brother dropped to the floor from a cardiac arrest – in front of his two children who called the ambulance and performed CPR until help arrived.
But the paramedics couldn’t bring him back fast enough – and so my memories of the last week of my brother’s life are a nightmare blend of ICU machines, conversations with doctors, constant scrutiny of his children’s faces to see how were coping, and chats close to my brother’s ear that ranged from telling him how much he was loved, to gentle threats to jolt him into waking up.
Hell, I even held his hand, in the hope he’d be creeped out enough to open his eyes.
One nurse told us to believe he could hear what was going on – so anything was worth a shot.
What’s helped me get through this period is to see how much we’ve all been loved – and really big warm hugs.
Hugs from family.
Hugs from friends.
Hugs from nurses.
Spontaneous hugs from people down the beach who barely know me.
I don’t know what it is about hugs that’s been so helpful. But the rational part of my brain that needs an explanation says that words alone at this time tend to make everyone feel a little inadequate. We just don’t have enough of them to express the truth of our feelings.
A big hug can just say what needs to be said.
I know not everyone’s a hugger.
But for me getting hugs has helped me get a sense of my tribe – and in these days where it’s so easy to be disconnected and cynical of other people’s motives – I know now what I’m seeking.
I plan to spend more time hanging out with people whose first instinct is to give a big hug.
Thank you to everyone for the hugs and who’s been so caring and supportive in other ways – it really has made the biggest difference.
I’m now around for a hug if anyone needs one from me.
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When I was miserable in my corporate job, I was stuck.
I couldn’t see anything I wanted to do at the company.
I couldn’t see anything else I wanted to do outside of it.
I was so lost that even if I had seen something I could have done, I don’t think I would have believed anyone would hire me.
Sounding familiar yet?
Let’s keep going, because I know you’ll relate to my story – and perhaps if you see yourself in it, you’ll see you can take some steps towards a happier ending.
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