W. Bill Smith, Certified Professional Résumé Writer

12/12/2022

After 25* years as a professional résumé writer (12-year certification), I'm happy to decide on specializing in Sales, Marketing, & Customer Service, where acquired my greatest number of success stories.

02/15/2022

As a resume writer of over 30 years, I decided to narrow my focus to three areas reflecting my greatest number of reviews and success stories:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Service professions

08/30/2020

Think about your job search like an investment. Between unending applications, ceaseless cover letters, and the all-important interview, the average job search can last up to 20 weeks. Now think about that as it relates to your salary. For each day you spend searching for a job, you're losing a day'...

02/02/2020

A good résumé can help you get the interview, after the interview, there is one more thing that can help you get the job!

Sample thank you letters and emails to follow up after a job interview, plus more thank you letter email and note examples and writing tips.

01/25/2020

Hiring managers look for three basic things; can you do the job, will you do the job, and most importantly, will you "fit" into their organization.

And you’ll never know which one. “You aren’t the right fit.” This is the default answer recruiters and hiring managers give job candidates when the hiring manager (HM) doesn…

01/24/2020

Asking good questions during a job interview can set you apart from those competing for the same position.

Review the best questions to ask the hiring manager during a job interview, guidelines for what is appropriate to ask, and questions you shouldn't ask.

01/23/2020

LinkedIn can tell you if anyone in your network works in companies that you might want to work for. That’s useful information in a job search.

01/22/2020

As a certified professional résumé writer, my goal is to impact employers within the first 6-30 seconds with carefully placed, action-packed keywords supported by a classy design. I offer FREE samples and consultations. [email protected]

01/20/2020

My own experience of drafting and rehearsing a laser-focused, job-related response to this common, opening question worked like a charm. However, this writer offers more interesting insights.

How to answer the job interview question "Tell me about yourself," including what to say, what not to say, and examples of the best answers.

01/19/2020

Job Hunting without a doubt is a matchmaking game. The more you articulate a direct match between you and your aspired position and company, the better your chances of receiving a job offer.

Here's how to match your qualifications to a job description when writing cover letters and resumes and how to highlight key skills during job interviews.