By Dia Kline, PTCS Writer, Career Coach, and full-time congenital anosmic

Here's the Truth

The set has changed. In 2025, DEI didn’t just hide; it got dismantled. Federal programs are gone, protections are gone, and the disability landscape feels like a maze. But here’s the thing: your disclosure s...

Let’s face it: not everyone is ready to jump into a full-on job hunt. Maybe you like your current gig. Perhaps life’s too hectic for a hard pivot. Or maybe, just maybe, you’re waiting for the right opportunity to find you.

What is a “Passive Job Search?”

A passive job search happens when opportuni...

Remember the days of the Rolodex? That old-school desktop tool with rotating index cards filled with prized contact information: business cards, phone numbers, addresses, and notes (and maybe even a few secrets?) If you listen closely, you can still hear the sounds of the cards as they flip around a...

Guess what? Starbucks starts selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes in August. Guess what other fall tradition hits in August? The Fall Hiring season!

While it’s tempting to squeeze in one last long weekend or ignore your inbox, savvy job seekers know that August is prime time to update your resume, refresh ...

The Uncomfortable Truth About Job Searching

Let's start with some uncomfortable math: only 20% of people find their next job through job boards. That's right, while you're playing job board refresh, successful job seekers are automating their job search.

Let's learn how to spend less time managing...

In business, people often say that “the riches are in the niches.” But is the same true for job seekers? Maybe… If you follow these key strategies.

What is a niche industry?

A niche industry is essentially a small, specialized segment of the job market where everyone seems to know each other, and ...

AI has become the go-to tool for resume writing. It’s fast, accessible, and often feels like a secret shortcut to job search success. But here’s the catch: most people don’t know how to use it well. If your goal is a resume that gets through ATS filters and still sounds like a real person wrote it, ...

You asked and we listened.

Based on feedback from our recent client survey, we’re making some exciting updates to our Down and Dirty Job Search program:

✅ New start date: The next cohort kicks off on June 2, 2025
✅ Evening sessions: Designed to fit your schedule, join us on Zoom from 6:30 – 8:00 ...

In this season of change and growth, nothing is more important than the annual spring cleaning – especially for your job search.

Spring cleaning involves looking hard at the corners that have gotten dusty from lack of use while sprucing up the tools you use every day.

1.    Revitalize Your Resume

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...