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Certain interview questions are illegal in the US, but that doesn’t always stop them from being asked. Do you know how to deal with them?

Sadly, due to the Federal government's cutbacks, many agencies that enforced anti-discrimination laws and investigated subsequent violations have been hobbled. T...

✏️Do you need a resume update or a full rewrite? 🤔

One of the awesome perks of working with Personal Touch Career Services is that our returning clients get discounts on editing services for their resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

But… how do you know if you need just a quick refresh or a full overha...

I have to use the cliché “new and improved,” but it is true regarding our referral program.

For years, we have offered a referral fee for people who sent their friends and family to us for resume writing, interview coaching, and job search strategies. However, I must admit that the process was p...

If you are a new grad, the job market probably seems pretty rough. It’s not an illusion; recent studies show that hiring managers prefer hiring experienced workers, freelancers, or an AI bot over a new graduate. Worse, 30% of managers would leave the role unfilled over hiring someone fresh out of co...

After years of touting that you can do plenty with a free account, I am emphatically saying that YES – you should strongly consider a Premium account.

Especially for technical, high level, or niche industry job seekers. 😉

Here’s some of the features you don’t want to miss out 💯

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Will slamming out hundreds of resumes a day land you a job?

Possibly – but it will probably also suck.

Playing the Numbers Game

Since the rise of automated AI application tools like JobHire.ai, many applicants have used them to mindlessly apply for jobs, hoping that the “numbers game” will ...

Exclusively for our Members

Even though our Membership is chockfull of useful articles, webinars, and other exclusive content, sometimes you just have a nuanced situation or specific question that needs professional insight from a coach like Donna Shannon.

Fear not! We’ve added office hours ...

Job interviews are a lot like dating. You want to make a good impression, but you also need to find out about the other party.

And just like dating, here are some top tips to help you get that second “date”—or maybe even a job offer!

1. Tell them they are pretty.

No, not the interviewer… the COM...

Ideally, a workplace should be a space where employees feel valued, motivated, and supported in their professional growth. Multiple studies over the years have proven that a positive company culture directly impacts the bottom line.

However, not all employers foster positivity and productivity. A t...

Donna Shannon had the honor of being interviewed by the renowned Charles MacPherson on his Cordially Yours show on SiriusXM.

The episode, which focuses on "Upgrading Your Resume for 2025," is a must-listen for anyone pursuing a career in the private service industry.

The show will re-air on ...

Do job interviews feel like a joke to you?🙄

If so, maybe you should treat them like one. 😎

Okay, before you freak out, let me explain what I mean.

I’m Donna Shannon, and I’m a career coach, but I also do stand-up comedy. 👏

And here’s one thing I bet you did not know about comedy:

Happy New Year, everybody!

Let’s talk about your best performance for your job search in 2024. 🚀

 Specifically, I want to give you the key performance indicators (KPIs) you should have been hitting to determine the success of your job search.

 Yeah, let’s face it. Most of the time, people don’t k...