Jane Snipes
Welcome to my corner of the job-search world—I’m so glad you’re here!
Hey! I’m Jane, and for more than 35 years, I’ve been helping people navigate their job search or manage their career. I’ve written five books on resume writing and job searching, reviewed millions of resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and coached thousands of professionals through their job searches and career management challenges.
I’ve seen firsthand how a job search can affect confidence, identity, and even a sense of security. Over the years, I’ve worked with people who were incredibly smart, capable, and hardworking…yet felt invisible simply because they didn’t know how to communicate their value on paper or in an interview.
My goal is to give you clear guidance and honest insight from the hiring side of the desk. No gimmicks. Just straightforward, practical strategies that work in today’s job market. I don’t just guide you through what to do…I explain the why behind it, so you can make confident decisions every step of the way.
I truly believe EVERYONE has a superpower; mine is helping job seekers find theirs. If you’re feeling uncertain about your next move, or you just want a smarter, clearer way to approach your search, you’re in the right place!
Jane’s Job Search Guide
Fast-track your job search using my free Job Search Guide.
I cover: Crafting Your New Resume…Your LinkedIn Profile…Your Social Media Presence…How to Structure Your Work Day
Resume Writing Tips
A polished resume can yield greater visibility and more interviews, and here are the answers to some common questions:
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Does a resume HAVE to be just one page?
It does not! You are totally okay going to 2 pages.
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Should I include an Objective?
It’s mostly a waste of space, so no. Instead, use a Professional Summary to highlight your top accomplishments and showcase keywords pertinent to your experience.
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Do I only list the last 10 years of experience?
Nooo! You can totally go back 20 to 25 years. In fact, those screening your resume will absolutely welcome the additional information.
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Do I list work experience that isn’t relevant to the job I want?
Yep! You surely do list all your work history. If you don’t, it’ll be a gap in your employment history. Plus, you never know how your prior work history can showcase skills and experience that are totally relevant to the company; you just don’t know it yet.
Advice for a young adult just starting out
If you’re coming out of high school or college, it can be sooo stressful. Between social media and pressures from parents, family/friend pressures, it’s tough to know how to launch. Here’s a fresh perspective that might help take some of the pressure off you.
How to structure your job searching day
Consistency is the key to a successful search! I help you set realistic goals, keep a daily record of your job search activities, and provide the tools you need to gain traction towards your goals. Use my Job Search Activity Log to help you get started and stay focused.
Dear Job Seeker
My greatest hope is that this website will be of some help to you in your job search. I hope you’ll find golden nuggets of information and have a few aha! moments. On your darkest days, just breathe and keep putting one foot in front of the other. Patience and perseverance are more valuable than gold and will carry you forward. Never, ever give up. Just keep going, and you will step out into the sunshine, landing that great new job when you least expect it. Thank you for your time and letting me walk this journey with you. I wish you the absolute best of success in all your future endeavors!
Cheers to you!
Jane
Need More Resources?
Check out the More Free Resources tab for my blog and videos, tricks, tips, and hacks.
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