Why skills-first hiring may redefine your resume in 2026
I still remember the first time I revised my resume after working at that global marketing agency in Sydney. I spent hours agonizing over the font, the layout, making sure my degree from the University of Sydney was prominently displayed.
I thought that was what mattered: the credentials, the institutions, the titles. Fast forward a …
Own your Google results page when AI overviews sit on top
Every search starts with curiosity. Someone wants to know more about a person, a product, or a company. In that moment, Google becomes the first handshake.
But lately, that handshake looks different.
Google’s new AI Overviews now sit at the very top of many search results. Instead of a row of blue links, the first …
When the business is you: Founder brand moves that compound
Have you ever noticed how some founders seem to attract opportunities without trying? Partnerships, media mentions, clients who already trust them before the first meeting.
It’s not luck. It’s not just charisma either. It’s the compounding effect of a founder brand built with intention.
When your business grows out of who you are, every action …
Earned credibility without hype: Pitching like a pro in 2025
I still remember one of the first pitches I ever made as a freelancer. I’d spent hours crafting the perfect email, with every line polished and every sentence bursting with energy.
I wanted the client to feel my enthusiasm. So, I leaned into what I thought was confidence: bold claims, catchy phrases, and a long …
Your name is an asset: A 2025 plan to grow and protect it
Your name has weight. It moves ahead of you before you even show up. In a world where Google searches replace first impressions, your name often tells your story long before you get the chance to.
Every click, comment, and tag has become part of a growing archive that shapes how people see you. Recruiters, …
What verified recruiters mean for your job hunt in 2025
Have you ever hesitated before replying to a recruiter’s message, wondering if they’re real?
You’re not alone.
Over the past few years, the job market has shifted faster than anyone expected. AI tools rewrite resumes, job boards flood with listings, and social media messages blur the line between opportunity and scam.
In 2025, one phrase …
Google’s AI overviews face Italian complaint: how to keep your name visible
When was the last time you clicked past the first answer on Google? Most people stop at the summary on top. These days, that summary isn’t written by a journalist or a blogger—it’s written by artificial intelligence.
Google’s AI Overviews, which generate quick summaries in search results, are changing how people access information. But as …
LinkedIn’s new Open to Work fields: What notice period and salary sharing mean for your brand
Ever updated your LinkedIn profile and wondered what message you’re really sending? The “Open to Work” badge once gave a simple answer: you’re available.
But availability has layers — timing, readiness, and expectations.
LinkedIn’s newest update adds two optional fields to the “Open to Work” feature: notice period and salary expectations. This small change is …
VA Secretary ‘Scandal’ ‘Tempest in a Teapot’
I’m clearly on record as being a strong advocate for always telling the truth on one’s résumé, as well as when making any other statements or claims about one’s work history. (See Go Ask Brian: ‘Fudging’ Résumé Risky.) But in my opinion, the latest “scandal” involving VA Secretary Robert McDonald merely rises to the level …
Anderson Cooper Is Good For The Gay Brand
“It’s strange that still today there is an aspect of selflessness to public figures coming out as gay.”
That was the first tweet I saw about Anderson Cooper coming out. Albeit relevant, it lead to a trail of thoughts about that exact subject. …