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6 Tips for Effective Salary Negotiation: How to Get Paid More Before the New Year

Asking for more money at work can feel like the scariest conversation to have with an employer. In fact, it’s such an intimidating topic that most people don’t even attempt…

How to Use Your Dream Job Description to Perfect Your Resume

“Networking? Ugh.” You’re not alone if that’s the first thought that pops up each time you hear that word. In fact, you’re hardly to blame! For many, networking has become…

How to Upgrade Your Career Through Networking (Even if You Hate It)

“Networking? Ugh.” You’re not alone if that’s the first thought that pops up each time you hear that word. In fact, you’re hardly to blame! For many, networking has become…

7 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Partner With a Professional Resume Writer

A resume is a necessary and powerful professional branding tool whether you’re starting your first job, shooting for a dream promotion, or completely changing careers. But how do you know…

How to Confidently Handle Employment Gaps While Job Hunting

Whether you anticipated a career break or experienced one out of the blue, holes in your resume can feel nerve-wracking to explain to recruiters while job hunting. But while career…

Best Toronto Resume Service 2022

I am thrilled to announce that for the 4th consecutive year, Shadow Management Consulting Inc. has been selected as “BEST RESUME SERVICE” in Toronto for 2022! Thank you, Find My…

Here’s How to Crush the “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question (Plus a Sample Answer)

Whether you’re just starting your career or have been in the game for decades, you’ll undoubtedly have to answer the “tell me about yourself” interview question each time you apply…

3 Powerful Growth Mindset Shifts for Mid and Senior-Level Professionals

If you’re feeling discontent with your current company or profession, you may have started considering a career change. When preparing to navigate such a journey, it’s normal to focus all…

9 LinkedIn Profile Tips to Level Up Your Job Search in 2022

Whether you love or hate LinkedIn, the platform has become synonymous with recruitment, job hunting and career-building. I’ve talked about how a solid online presence is becoming increasingly advantageous to…

2022 Job Market Trends: The Top 5 Things Applicants Should Know

It’s been over two years since the covid-19 pandemic “disrupted” the world as we know it. The good news is, we’re now in a much better position to predict what…

The Case for “Personal Branding”: What it ISN’T and How to Do it Right

As a career strategist, I’m acutely aware of how important it is for job candidates, career changers, and promotion seekers to present themselves well to land opportunities. For instance, I’ve…

Answering the BIG Question: Are Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Your Greatest Job Search Nemesis?

Have you ever heard of an applicant tracking system (ATS)? If this isn’t your first time reading about them, you may have learned that 75% of applications never reach human…

Mastering Resume Writing: Strategic Tailoring Tips for All Career Levels

What does it actually mean to tailor your resume writing for the role you are applying for? While keeping your target job description in mind and using the right keywords…

Why hire a professional resume service?

1. 1-on-1 consultation with Virginia Jeyapal, Certified Professional Resume Writer and Certified Professional Interview Coach 2. For 21 years, our work has been award-winning and industry-recognized 3. We are passionate…

Effective Tips for Writing a Resume

Your resume should succinct, clear, and easy to read. With today’s job market trends, it is also very important that your resume is application tracking software (ATS) system friendly and…

Featured: How to Start a New Career in Midlife (With Examples for Your 30s, 40s, or 50s)

I was recently interviewed for this fantastic article by writer Sharon Hurley Hall. Considering a career change mid-career? These tips may help:

Best Resume Service Award 2021

I am thrilled to announce that for the 3rd consecutive year, Shadow Management Consulting Inc. has been selected as “BEST RESUME SERVICE” in Toronto for 2021!

Land a New Job in 2021

Well, 2020 has been a doozy. With 2021 around the corner, many of us are looking at the new year with renewed hope and anticipation. Some of you may be…

Resume Tips for the Experienced ‘Older’ Professional

In September 2020, I was interviewed for an an article by an amazing business writer, Sharon Hurley Hall.

7 Tips to Help You Choose the Best Resume Writing Service for Your Job Search

If you Google ‘resume writing services’ in job-competitive cities such as Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Canada or US-wide, I am sure you are immediately hit with so many companies advertising…

Resume Writing Strategies You Didn’t Know a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) Uses During COVID-19 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

If you are one of the 38.6 million who have filed for unemployment since March 2020, you know the stress and challenges of navigating a job search during a pandemic.…

Strategies to Gain Job Seeker Confidence

It’s not uncommon for job seekers to struggle with frustration or even feeling low (e.g., if they receive a “rejection” letter) in the job search process. During this pandemic, a…

Answer that age-old question, “Why should they pick me for the job?”

As a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Certified Employment Interview Coach, I will help you articulate the value YOU offer an employer. By asking targeted questions, I will create a…

Get Personalized Tools to Make Your Job Search Easy!

First impressions are everything! Are you using a Microsoft Word Resume Template to stand out? If so, you probably look like the rest of the resumes a hiring manager or…