Michelle

About Michelle Dumas

Michelle Dumas is the founder and CEO of Distinctive Career Services, one of the internet's longest-standing and most respected professional resume writing firms. Michelle is a 6X certified and 7X award-winning resume writer and career consultant. To learn more about the services offered by Distinctive Career Services visit https://www.distinctiveweb.com

From Wallflower to Networking Events Pro: A Job Hunter’s Survival Guide

Picture this: You're standing in a room full of strangers, clutching a drink you don't really want, and wondering why on earth you thought attending this networking event was a good idea. Your palms are sweaty, your heart is racing, and you're considering making

2024-10-15T21:10:28+00:00October 15th, 2024|Job Search Networking|

35 Resume Word-Choice Mistakes Even Qualified Candidates Make

Picture this: You're the perfect candidate for your dream job. Your experience is spot-on, your skills are a perfect match, and your achievements are impressive. You craft what you believe to be a flawless resume and cover letter, hit send, and wait for the

2024-10-01T18:44:32+00:00September 16th, 2024|Resume Writing Tips|

Changing Careers Successfully: Practical Advice for Reinventing Your Professional Life

Are you contemplating changing careers? You're not alone in this journey. A recent survey indicated that a staggering 95% of working-age Americans are considering a job change this year. The average person changes careers 5-7 times during their working life, making career transitions a

2024-10-21T21:09:16+00:00August 2nd, 2024|Career Management|

How to Climb the Corporate Ladder: Expert Tips to Move Up Quickly

Imagine standing at the base of a towering skyscraper, your eyes fixed on the penthouse suite at the very top. That’s your career goal – but how do you get there? In the cutthroat world of corporate America, climbing the ladder isn’t just about

2024-07-12T15:44:09+00:00July 12th, 2024|Career Management|

12 Questions to Help You Identify Your Ideal Career Path

How to find the best career path for you? It's a question that many people struggle with throughout their professional lives. Whether you're a recent graduate embarking on your first job search or a seasoned professional considering a career change, identifying the right career

2024-07-11T20:10:47+00:00July 11th, 2024|Career Management|

No Achievements for Your Resume? Here’s How to Impress Anyway

Achievements play a crucial role in making your resume stand out from the competition. They do more than just list your job responsibilities; they showcase your impact, highlight your capabilities, and demonstrate your potential to future employers. Achievements turn a mundane job description into

2024-07-08T18:37:01+00:00July 8th, 2024|Resume Writing Tips|

Unlock the Power of Storytelling to Transform Your Resume

Imagine a resume that not only lists your experiences but tells your story so vividly that hiring managers can't wait to meet you. In a landscape flooded with qualified candidates, your resume needs to be more than a mere enumeration of bullet points and

2024-06-11T18:57:11+00:00June 11th, 2024|Resume Writing Tips|

Elevate Your Career with Strategic Online Reputation Management

Imagine discovering that a single Google search could determine your career’s future. What would it reveal? In the vast expanse of the digital world, every tweet, post, and photo becomes a permanent part of your professional narrative, accessible to potential employers at the click

2024-06-06T12:15:38+00:00June 6th, 2024|Personal Marketing|

The Job Seeker’s Guide to Expanding Your Network: Building Bridges for Career Success

You've almost surely heard the age-old adage, "It's not what you know, but who you know." And there is a reason this saying endures: it captures the essential truth that job search and career success often hinges not just on your skills and knowledge

2024-04-22T18:50:55+00:00April 22nd, 2024|Job Search Networking|
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