Ken Docherty is a Certified Master Resume Writer, Certified Executive Resume Master, Certified Professional Resume Writer. Ken is a multi international award-winning resume writer, experienced executive recruiter, and former employment agency owner.
When I first started drafting ideas for this article, I developed a list of all the faux pas I’d heard undergrads committing that could hamper their career prospects. The list was so extensive, I’m just going to mention two of them in this article as I regard them as being most problematic. All Work […]
Why You Need A MENTOR Now How many highly successful business people and public figures have you seen attribute a portion of their success to their mentors? It’s quite significant isn’t it? If you don’t have a mentor and you’re serious about professional and/or personal development, you’re missing out. People at all stages of their […]
I’ve recruited for top companies across Europe and North America. As an executive recruiter and recruitment consultant I partnered with talented people across countless industries to help get them in front of decision makers. As a resume writing consultant and interview coach, I’ve worked with the 1% in helping secure them interviews with their target […]
Leadership in the workplace is no longer a top-down affair in which only the boss has ability to make decisions. Modern workplaces expect employees to demonstrate personal leadership in order to drive results. As an experienced resume writer providing professional resume writing services to clients in the Calgary market, I’m often asked about the best […]
I often hear clients recounting incidents of office politics gone wrong. However, office politics are not always negative nor do they always have to result in job loss. As an experienced resume writer providing professional resume writing services to clients in the Calgary market, I’m often asked about the best ways to manage issues arising […]
Have you ever applied for a job online and never heard anything back? How long did you spend perfecting your resume to include keyword rich content that made it clear you were an ideal candidate for the role? How long did you spend choosing drop-down menu options, filling in data field, and uploading your files […]
Over 2 decades as an executive recruiter, recruitment consultant, and resume writer to professionals in Calgary, AB and indeed across Canada, I’ve specialized in coaching top professionals in uncovering their true value proposition, how to create a laser-focused applications for a specific roles, and how to address the needs of the target organization. Yes, it’s […]
Job Search Strategies for the COVID-Era Class of 2021 You didn’t foresee this when you started your degree did you? No-one did, but here we are! Lately I’ve been fielding a lot of questions around job search strategies for people graduating in 2021. Well, first of all it seems that while the COVID pandemic has […]