O'Brien-Brown Consulting

O'Brien-Brown Consulting Career Consultation Services, Resume Writing and Staffing The average prospective employer spends less than one minute reviewing your resume.

That means you have less than one minute to make a first impression.

New for 2023…resume cakes? Brilliant!
01/24/2023

New for 2023…resume cakes? Brilliant!

The delivery transaction turned into a real-life mentorship and friendship.

Back to school means back to the job search! We’re currently advising a financial services client on how to get up to sp...
09/08/2022

Back to school means back to the job search! We’re currently advising a financial services client on how to get up to speed on a new asset class for a potential career move.

Need ideas? Need inspiration? Want to practice interviewing? Message us today ✔️

Did you know that gaps in your resume can be super productive and actually enhance your resume if done correctly??  Pick...
06/29/2022

Did you know that gaps in your resume can be super productive and actually enhance your resume if done correctly?? Pick up a part-time teaching gig, start a home-based business, join a board or committee - you can fill gaps with invaluable experience, paid or unpaid! I will help you present your background accurately and fill in any “gaps” with the productive things you were doing in the interim.

They don’t call me the Spin Doctor for nothing! How does your resume look?
03/18/2022

They don’t call me the Spin Doctor for nothing! How does your resume look?

A wonderful lesson, or refresher, on social skills. Practice, practice, practice!
02/18/2020

A wonderful lesson, or refresher, on social skills. Practice, practice, practice!

It’s a shame so few of us are taught the basics of how to interact constructively with each other. If you never were, we’re here to help.

If you’re looking for a job with even more to love, call us for a fresh look at your resume! Free resume critiques durin...
08/22/2019

If you’re looking for a job with even more to love, call us for a fresh look at your resume! Free resume critiques during the month of September. Message or email us for the details.

Meanwhile, let them eat cake! 🤣🎂

I’m often asked by networking clients, “How can I politely extricate myself from a conversation?” I loved this NY Times ...
02/25/2019

I’m often asked by networking clients, “How can I politely extricate myself from a conversation?” I loved this NY Times article by Jolie Kerr (Nov 17, 2018) and the idea of not being beholden...

The NPR host offers eight spicy tips for having better conversations.

Well, then.
02/10/2018

Well, then.

And state lawmakers have dispensed with commas altogether in the relevant provision of the law.

This is very interesting stuff! I’m always up for a challenging question, here are some great ideas on how to keep that ...
02/09/2018

This is very interesting stuff! I’m always up for a challenging question, here are some great ideas on how to keep that recruiter on the straight and narrow.

If you have trouble setting boundaries at work, then working with third-party recruiters (also called headhunters or search consultants) during your job search will be great training for you! Some recruiters are amazing partners who will help you get a new job when you want one. Unfortunately tho

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