Paige Careers Blog
Career advice, resume tips, and insights from Paige Careers to help you land your next role.
The Resume Paradox Every New Graduate Needs to Understand
Somewhere in the gap between the ATS bots and the AI crawling bots lives what I like to call "resume gold." It's the reality of what a resume has to do in 2026, especially for new graduates entering a job market that automates its gatekeeping faster than it updates its expectations for new professionals.
Why Choosing "Pretty" Resume Templates over ATS-friendly Resume Templates Can Quietly Cost You Interviews
Those modern, two-column resume templates are beautiful, but they come at a real cost: interviews.
5 Resume Mistakes I See All the Time (And How to Fix Them)
After reviewing hundreds of resumes, I keep seeing the same five mistakes. Here they are—no sugarcoating.
Why I built Paige
For years, I've worked one-on-one with clients, asking the kinds of questions that uncover the stories their resumes are missing.
Before You Write Your Resume, Do This
Career introspection often strikes at unexpected moments - a conversation with a friend, a frustrating day at work, or just a quiet evening when you finally have space to think.
How to jump-start your job search on LinkedIn: Part 3
Well, we made it to 2023, and the final post in my 3-part series on how to prepare yourself and your LinkedIn profile for the new year.
How to jump-start your job search on LinkedIn: Part 2
If you took this week or past weekend off to visit family, return to your hometown, or just reconnect with friends, you may be thick into what I described in my last post as a season of uneasy reflection.
How to jump-start your job search on LinkedIn: Part 1
The holidays are a time to recharge and relax. Many of us unplug from our work and reconnect with family and friends.
Stuck in your job search? Here are 3 main reasons why.
I speak with folks every week who are feeling stymied by their job search efforts.
Oversharing on LinkedIn
When I saw The New York Times article about oversharing on LinkedIn, I honestly felt conflicted.
LinkedIn pro tip #3: Make a great first impression
One of the easiest, highest-impact changes you can make to your LinkedIn profile is to update the visual elements.
LinkedIn pro tip #2: Update your skills
I would say that roughly 90% of my clients haven't updated their Skills section on LinkedIn in over 5 years.
LinkedIn pro tip #1: Adopt a new mentality
When clients come to me, they're often simultaneously embarrassed by what's in their LinkedIn profile and hesitant to engage on the platform.
Invest in yourself
Last week I took a squash lesson for the first time in a long time.
Taking the leap: preparation + opportunity
I recently received an email from a former classmate, who was "frantically searching for a resume guru" on LinkedIn.
Ready for a career change? Don't touch that resume...yet
The job market is hot. You’re not that happy in your current role. You’re ready for a new challenge.
Interviewing Tips: Practice Makes Perfect
What does an interviewer want to hear? Specific examples of your work that are responsive to their questions and relevant to the position they’re filling.
Making a great first impression on LinkedIn
How do you make a good first impression on LinkedIn? Start by focusing on the top portion of your profile page.
How to update your LinkedIn discretely
LinkedIn Tip alert! Most LinkedIn profiles out there need a refresh or a complete LinkedIn overhaul.
Here are 7 resume killers to avoid
Are you making a New Year's resolution to start seriously looking for that new job?
Why is revising your resume so hard?
A good resume really comes down to having a tight, compelling, and authentic narrative that tells a potential employer you’re the right person for the job.
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