Alison King
The Reason I Mostly Work with Librarians/Info Pros
Why do I specialize in working with librarians/info pros? 1. Librarians are (unfortunately and maddeningly) some of the most undervalued...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
Check this detail before interviewing for a remote position
So many more jobs are remote now—yay! But here’s something to consider when checking out a remote opportunity. What hours *and in which...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
How to connect with a recruiter
My advice was picked as one of the top answers in the Ask an Expert column on the National Resume Writers Association's website. The...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
Eliminate this phrase from your resume right now!
If your résumé contains the phrase “responsible for,” then you’re doing it wrong. Your résumé shouldn’t read like a job posting. Anyone...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
Here's how long your resume should actually be
The topic du jour on LinkedIn seems to be the length of a resume. Some “influencer” said it should only ever be 1 page. The Truth: ✅ Your...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
I helped hire for several positions--avoid these mistakes
Want to know some mistakes candidates made when applying to my former (public library) employer? 1. No relevant experience. Actually,...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
Your resume is NOT a career obituary
Did you know…? You don’t have to put every job you’ve ever had on your résumé! In fact, it’s almost certainly smarter not to. To...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
Why does my resume need to be branded and targeted?
I write career documents that are both TARGETED and BRANDED. You'll hear me say this again and again if we work together. 🎯 Targeted:...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
4 questions to ask before hiring a resume writer
Thinking of hiring a resume writer? Ask these questions before signing a contract: 1. How do you approach branding/targeting a resume? A...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
Writing your own resume is hard. Here's why.
Ever get frustrated trying to write your own resume? Before I became a resume writer, I TOTALLY did. My thought was: "I'm a good writer....
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
Embrace the weirdness of the job search
Almost everything during the job search is unnatural. Don’t beat yourself up if it feels that way. Think about it—the average person only...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
LinkedIn: Make this one change to get more connections approved
Do you send connection requests that get ignored? You may be making this common mistake! On LinkedIn, when you want to connect someone,...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
Write an out-of-the-blue thank you note for a mood boost
Ever write an out-of-the-blue thank you? It will make you and the recipient feel amazing! Here are the steps: ➊ Think of someone who...
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Alison King
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
What sets you apart from other candidates?
Fill in the blank: I am the go-to person for _______ at work. For me, it’s always been 1) terrible puns/clever writing used to advertise...
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