Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWMay 61 minExecutive BiosSo, what's an executive bio and why would you ever need it? Well, if you're looking for board seats or higher-level roles, an executive...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWDec 4, 20212 minHow to position volunteer work on your resume and LinkedIn profileCareer tip: rebrand your volunteer contributions as Community Leadership on your resume Youth Soccer Coach, Girl Scout Cookie Manager,...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWDec 4, 20211 minDoes your resume need a fancy template?Fancy resume templates, graphics, background colors, special fonts, or some other sort of gimmick are not the best way to get a potential...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 22, 20211 minThanks to LinkedIn News for featuring my comments on the Great Resignation and the future of work.After the past 20 months, it's only natural that we are recalibrating what work will look in the future. I talk everyday with executives...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 19, 20211 minWhat am I seeing during the Great Resignation?* Raises of up to 50% to keep staff from leaving * 16 year old workers starting at $15/hour * Fortune 500 companies with open roles that...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20211 minJob hopping is not a red flag for hiring anymoreIn a recent MSN News/Tribune Content Agency piece (https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/career/is-frequent-career-jumping-frowned-up-upon-...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20211 minWant to get ahead of 75% of job seekers?Start thinking about where you want to be in 5 years. In my recent LinkedIn poll, only 25% of us have started thinking about what their...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20211 minHow do you get a new job in 60 days?Nurture your network! I was happy to discuss up-to-date job search strategies at today's Pennsylvania Career Development Association...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20212 minHow do you get 40,760+ LinkedIn post views in 3 days if you only have ~735 followers?My #TuesdayTip: go with your gut, even if it goes against popular wisdom. I've been experimenting with expanding my LinkedIn reach. Much...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20211 minPaid less in Pittsburgh?#Pittsburgh has a reputation of paying its professionals less than other US cities. I was one of those folks who left Pittsburgh for...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20211 minBrain dump: how to catch up when you haven't written a resume in 10+ yearsMany of my clients are mid-career executives who have had no need to update their resume and/or LinkedIn profile in 10+ years and they...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20211 minHow important is your title to you?How important is your title to you? As a freshman at my large, public high school in the city of Pittsburgh, our beloved principal (Mr....
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20212 minSalary Range Benchmarking TipsI've had a number of clients recently ask me about how to figure out the whole salary range game. Here's my thoughts: 1. How can you...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20211 minPittsburgh Job Search TrendsWondering who is hiring right now in Pittsburgh? What are the top trending jobs and what skills are employers looking for? LinkedIn's...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20211 minAsking for a Raise During the Great ResignationThe Great Resignation is a great time to recalibrate your salary and make sure that you are getting paid competitively! I recently spoke...
Colleen Paulson, MBA, CPRWNov 18, 20212 minCareer Change Hack: Still StackingIt's never too late to make a career change. Your key to making a change: transferable skills and skill stacking. The idea is pretty...