by Amanda Miller | May 14, 2026 | Job Search, Resume Writing
Every few years, the internet decides something in the job search is dead. We’ve all seen it: resumes, networking, working with recruiters, and of course, cover letters. We’ve rebuked most of these rumors, but what about that last one? Are cover letters dead—really?...
by Amanda Miller | Apr 29, 2026 | Resume Writing
In 30 years of writing resumes, I’ve seen resume basics change a lot! When I started in 1996—at the urging of a college professor who said, “You’re a good writer; can you write my resume?”—we were limited to one page, online applications were...
by Amanda Miller | Jan 21, 2026 | Resume Writing
If you’re a job seeker, you’ve probably at least considered—if not used—generative AI to help in writing your resume. Heck, many resume writers even use AI to write resumes for their clients. But here’s the thing: If you want to write your resume with AI, you need to...
by Amanda Miller | Jul 16, 2025 | Resume Writing
Job searching is hard; there’s no way to get around it. In most situations, your search starts with a resume, and you may be asking yourself if it’s worthwhile to hire a person or firm who offers professional writing services. It’s a valid consideration, especially if...
by Amanda Miller | Jul 1, 2025 | Interviews, Job Search, Resume Writing
I have bad news for you, job seekers: Most of your resumes are living in the 1990s. Back then, we kind of threw up on the paper with everything you did at each position, mostly in bullet form, focusing on tasks. Today, in the 2020s, we’re all about accomplishment...
by Amanda Miller | Mar 24, 2025 | Resume Writing
No matter what the job market looks like, one of the key components in your toolbox is a well-crafted resume. If you’re not getting calls for interviews, the first place to look is your resume. Unfortunately, resume red flags could be sabotaging your job search...