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We are proud to announce that Donna Shannon has earned their Master Career Director credential from Career Directors International!

This elite designation is reserved for the most experienced career coaches and resume writers who have repeatedly provided the vision, tools, motivation,...

As of November 27, 2023, let’s look at the calendar:

Thanksgiving just passed.

Christmas is less than a month away.

The New Year is beckoning in 35 few short days.

Do these numbers appear to be shrinking rapidly? Are you left wondering where this year has disappeared?...

In the corporate jungle, it's not uncommon to cross paths with extraordinary individuals who are as unique as cats themselves. At Personal Touch Career Services (PTCS), our team boasts a pair of standout characters that are bound to make your experience truly unforgettable. Meet Georgie Shannon...

If you are a fan of the “spray and pray” method of applying for jobs, several AI tools have emerged to make the process both fast and easy. However, beware of the dangers, both overt and hidden.

What is the “Spray and Pray” method?

Simply put, the “spray and...

As spooky season descends on us, let's talk about the biggest horror show of your life: The Job Search. For many job seekers, looking for a job is fraught with dangers, both seen and unseen. The HR department is full of serial killers, slashing qualified candidates left and right. Uninspired job...

A member of a resume-writing family, it's no wonder that Tessa Barlow also "fell into the business." As a willing and eager learner, Tessa graduated from the Writing Excellence program offered through the National Resume Writers' Association (NRWA). Under this rigorous program, which is widely...

Everyone knows some job interview questions just beg for a snarky answer. Wouldn't you love to once, just once, really say what's on your mind? Enjoy these forays into the dark side, followed by suggestions for insightful answers if you actually want to land a job offer.

Q: "What is your greatest...

While networking is a great way to find a job, you might end up with a career that “just happens” if you aren’t careful. 

The Scooby-Doo career

Remember the old hallway gag from Scooby Doo? You know, where the gang is running from the ghost (or zombie, monster, real...

Recently, Donna was a featured guest on the Staffing at Tiffanie's Experience, a podcast dedicated to landing a job in the private service industry.

Listen here:

Staffing at Tiffanie's Experience Podcast

Navigating Resumes in the Age of AI and Celebrating DEMA Success

Join us for an illuminating...

What is a lazy girl job? While the term does apply to men, women, and nonbinary people equally, the #lazygirljob addresses the nature of the job itself. Essentially, it’s a relatively easy white-collar job that pays well, often in the remote category. Coined by TikTok influencer Gabrielle...

Do you know the formula for answering questions that require a positive/negative answer?

A classic example of these questions is: “What did you like in your last position? What did you dislike?”

For anything that demands a mixed answer, your answer should be 2/3...

 Closing in on 10 years with the Personal Touch Career Services, Beth is our longest-tenured writer. Before joining PTCS, she held her own resume writing company. However, sales are not her bag, so now she just gets to concentrate on what she loves – writing resumes, LinkedIn profiles,...