Your Resume Is a Marketing Document, Here’s How to Treat It That Way
Most people write their resume like it is a job history. A list of everywhere they have been, everything they were responsible for, and every role they have held, in order, from most recent to oldest. And then they wonder why they are not getting callbacks. Here is the truth: your resume is not a record of your […]
Stop Waiting for the House to Be Clean
There is always something to do around the house. Laundry. Dishes. Decluttering. As a widow, an empty-nester, and someone who works from home, I manage everything myself, and it never stops. If I waited for my house to be spotless, I’d never get anything done. The same goes for job searching. You don’t need an […]
Life Happens; Your Job Search Can Too
Working from home with three dogs means interruptions are constant. From barking at delivery trucks to cleaning up the occasional mess, some days feel like a circus. And yet, the work still gets done. I’ve learned that motivation isn’t always there, but momentum is. I don’t wait for a perfect mindset or flawless schedule. I […]
Creating Mental Space to Focus on What Matters
Some of my best career ideas come to me when I’m folding laundry. It sounds strange, but there’s something about the repetition and rhythm that lets my mind drift to creative places. That’s when the best resume language or a new strategy for a client suddenly clicks. When my surroundings are chaotic, I find it […]
Your Job Search Needs a System
One of the things that helps me most in my business is treating it like the living, breathing system it is. I track my client progress. I set goals each week. I use my calendar like a roadmap. When you’re in a job search, you need the same structure. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself wondering what […]
WFH Chaos & Calendar Peace: How I Stay on Track
Working from home is a gift, but it comes with its own set of challenges. When I first transitioned to running my resume writing and career coaching business from home, I didn’t expect how loud the house would feel. There’s always something calling for my attention: The dishwasher needs to be emptied A donation pile […]
The Power of Small Routines in Job Searching
When I used to commute every day, mornings were a blur, toast in hand, coffee gulped down, and out the door before the sun fully rose. Now that I work from home, the pace is different. I have more flexibility, more control. But one thing hasn’t changed: I still need structure. My day doesn’t truly […]
From Task List to Career Narrative: Elevating Your Fashion Resume
Many fashion professionals I work with have impressive portfolios, but their resumes? Often, they read like job descriptions copied from HR. Here’s the thing: Hiring managers already know what a merchandiser or designer does. What they want to know is what you accomplished. Here’s how to move from a task list to a narrative that […]
Resumes, Styling, and Storytelling: More Alike Than You Think
When I tell fashion professionals that resume writing is a lot like styling, they’re usually surprised. But the parallels are undeniable. Just like you don’t put together an outfit without intention, you shouldn’t craft a resume without thinking about the story it’s telling. Here’s how styling and resume writing overlap: Composition & Flow – In […]
What Fashion Recruiters Really Look for on a Resume
Fashion hiring managers don’t just want to see what you’ve done, they want to see how well you understand the industry and your unique impact within it. Your resume is your first opportunity to make a statement, to show that you “get it.” But what exactly are recruiters looking for? Let’s break it down. […]