by c1 | Oct 21, 2025 | Resume Writing
Why Resumes Disappear Into the Black Hole You’ve sent out dozens of applications — maybe more than you care to count — and the silence is deafening. No call, no email, not even a polite “thanks but no thanks.” If it feels like your resume has fallen into a digital...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by MB | Sep 29, 2025 | Resume Writing
Did you know that 41% of recruiters say they check the skills section of a resume first—before even looking at experience or education? I’ve seen this firsthand: A client thought their long job history would carry the day, but recruiters barely glanced at it because...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by MB | Aug 27, 2025 | Resume Writing
If you’re like most people, you probably spend time before, during, and after a job interview worrying that some inadvertent blunder can knock you out of the running. Sadly, that’s often what happens, despite your best intentions. Effective job interview...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by MB | Jul 24, 2025 | Resume Writing
Every day, millions of candidates jam the feeds on Indeed, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor, yet that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Believe it or not, 70% of roles never hit these public job listings; they’re tucked away in what insiders call the hidden job market. Even more...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by MB | Jun 16, 2025 | Resume Writing
Hiring a professional resume writer is one of the smartest moves you can make for your career. Today’s job market is competitive and constantly evolving, and hiring managers often spend just 6–7 seconds scanning a resume before deciding whether to keep reading. A...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by MB | May 22, 2025 | Resume Writing
In April 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% – the highest in 5 months – with over 1.4 million Canadians actively looking for work (Wikipedia). If you’ve recently experienced a sudden job loss, you’re not alone. The good news is: You can...