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Alison King

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...

Alison King

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...

Alison King

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,...

Alison King

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...

Alison King

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...

Alison King

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....

Alison King

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...

Alison King

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,...

Alison King

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...