Using AI to Write Your Resume

Using AI to Write Your Resume

by | Aug 5, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes

QUESTION: I want to use AI to write my resume. What’s the line between using AI as a helpful tool versus letting it take over? v Amy Adler, Five Strengths Career Transition Experts You can use AI to write your resume, but without your careful management of...
Creating Resumes with Google Docs

Creating Resumes with Google Docs

by | Aug 3, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes

QUESTION: Can I create and send a resume in Google Docs? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Across our industry, we do not recommend creating your resume in Google Docs. ATS platforms are optimized for Word‑based documents, and Google’s formatting doesn’t...
Interpreting and Negotiating Salary Ranges in Job Postings

Interpreting and Negotiating Salary Ranges in Job Postings

by | Jun 15, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes

QUESTION: How do I interpret and negotiate salary ranges in postings? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Treat the range as a guide. Validate it with sources such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and nonprofit filings to define your target. Real negotiating power comes...
Creative Resume Templates

Creative Resume Templates

by | May 18, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes

QUESTION: Are creative resume templates appropriate for non-creative roles? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes I’d avoid creative resume templates. Many use graphics and complex layouts that can cause issues with ATS compatibility. You also need to consider the...