The Career Counter Blog

How do you write a killer LinkedIn profile? As a professional career coach (and someone who has looked at a LOT of LinkedIn profiles), I can safely say most job seekers have no clue. Unless you have a guide or a career coach helping you (eh em, like myself), you will probably do what 98%…

You might be wondering if hiring a career coach is right for you. What type of outcomes can you expect? Does it guarantee you will land a job quickly? These are common questions I get asked by clients who inquire about our career coaching services. Read on to find out why or why not you…

Updating your resume can be a scary process! Maybe you have never written a resume before. Or perhaps it's been a long, long time since you last updated it. (For example, if you’re a parent trying to create a resume as a stay at home mom after a long break at home with your kids).…

Why hire a resume writer? After all, you can presumably type information onto a standard Word or Google document. The only other thing you need is a fairly good recollection of your career history and greatest strengths and achievements and decent writing skills. A caffeinated beverage is also a plus. This is where many job…

In this article I am going to cover three creative ways to start your cover letter. After all, you don't want to start your cover letter in the same generic way that every other job seeker is beginning theirs. Let's face it, writing a cover letter is a giant pain in the butt. Especially if…

The number one secret to interview success is pretty simple. In fact, it's only one word: preparation. You might be thinking well, duh. Of course I need to prepare! However, I've been doing interview coaching for over 20 years and I've heard from hiring managers that many candidates go into interview situations completely unprepared. And…

Do you want to know how to find a job in 2023? It can feel overwhelming to search for a new job or career path. Between updating your resume and cover letter, building and leveraging your professional network, to sharpening your interview skills, there's a lot to focus on all at once. Step One: Reflect…

Writing a student resume can be hard if you don't have experience. But you need experience in order to write your student resume. Right? So, what do you do? The truth is, you probably have lots of great stuff to put on your resume. Stuff like projects from school, participation in sports and clubs, and…