Resumes | The Career Success Library

Resume Preparation Tip Sheet

Update your resume with the help of this tip sheet. The strategies here will help ensure your document meets professional standards and grabs the attention of recruiters and hiring managers!

Launching a job search is a daunting task. This tip sheet will help you get organized and think through your approach and the necessary steps, ensuring you’re set you up for a quick and successful transition.

Resume Critique Workshop 2023 (Member Bonus)

Special Events

Are you ready to spruce up your resume? During this workshop, I’ll share best practices while providing constructive feedback on several resumes submitted by YOU. If you’re thinking about launching a job search, embarking on a career transition, or going after that big promotion, now is the time to prepare.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2023

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

Is it smart to make a career change within 10 years of retirement?

Tips for job searching in a new town

Should you use photos and color in resumes?

How many years of work history should you include on your resume?

How to explain why you left your last job in an interview?

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2021

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

Tips for providing feedback

The do’s and don’ts when interacting with clients and associates on behalf of your boss

How to be a leader when others have more experience and have been at the company longer

How to handle gaps in employment on your resume

What to do when your boss changes your process and it has a detrimental impact

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

How to help a team member be more confident and take on more leadership

How to deal with short stints on a resume and not look like a job hopper

What to do if you’re ready to take a job you’re passionate about, but worried that the pay isn’t enough

How to change careers when you’re not far from retirement

What skills will be most crucial for admins post-COVID

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

How to cite a partially-completed degree on your resume

How to talk about emotionally charged topics in a job interview

Should I tell my employer about my job hunt?

Should I advocate to keep tasks that a new EA is trying to take?

My job might be eliminated in 6 months…when should I start job searching?

Book recommendations for expanding strategic/creative thinking and managing organizational restructure

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to organize business cards and potential contacts

Should you take a pay cut for a new job?

Is Virtual Assistance a viable business and how to get started

What do you do to stay motivated and moving forward when you’re no longer focused on “moving up”?

How to handle a short-term job on your resume

The strange social dynamics of a family business

And so much more!

Resume Critique Workshop 2019

Special Events

During the session, Chrissy provides constructive feedback on resumes submitted by Library members.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How professional certifications benefit your career

Which certifications are best for administrative professionals

How long is TOO long with the same organization or in the same role?

How to know when it’s time to find a new job

How to deal with short-term job changes on a resume

And so much more!!

The New Rules of Modern Job Search

Training Webinars

Job search today is not the same as it was even just a few years ago. Technology has changed the game and will continue to. This session explores the latest trends and techniques, and shares the essential do’s and don’ts for executing a successful job search in today’s competitive market.