Advice for Mid-Career Professionals

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I’d take that green circle off

Hi Reader, Apparently, the recruitment industry has discovered customer service. Someone notices your experience. Promptly DMs you. Gives you feedback on your resume. Even offers to help you improve it.

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A 3 year warning just arrived

Hi Reader, ‘WA TO GET MEGA UNI’. That was the headline staring back at me as I unrolled Sunday’s paper from the driveway. For those outside WA, the State Government

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White tray with "yes no" pattern, red heart, and "maybe..."

12 rejections. Wicked.

Hi Reader, “I’ve had 12 interviews,” she told me. “And 12 rejections.” “Wicked,” I said. She looked at me like I’d just given her career crisis a gold star. Fair

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What a load of beige

Hi Reader, Beige crayon is fed up. Brown gets to colour bears, ponies and puppies. Beige gets turkey dinners and wheat. Imagine spending your working life colouring in wheat. I’d

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I’m Lisa Mahar, a professional resume writer and job search strategist who helps mid-career professionals feel confident and clear in their next step.

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