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...

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 ...

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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...