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Alison King

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...

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

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...

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

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:...

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,...