Saturday, March 7, 2026

Career Changes

Career Changes

Using the Strong Interest Inventory® – Career Assessment Tool Before Taking on More Student Debt

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
Dropping Out Was Not the Problem. Skipping a Career Assessment Was. Using the Strong Interest Inventory® - Career Assessment Tool can prevent costly education mistakes. A...

How to Tell Your Career Change Story in Your Resume and Interview

How to Change Careers Without Going Back to School

From Healthcare to Medical Sales: How to Make a Strategic Career Transition

How to Figure Out Your Passion When Changing Careers

New Grads and Starting Out

Career Exploration

What Is the Best Career Assessment for High School Students?

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What Is the Best Career Assessment for High School Students? (Here's What Actually Works) By Bridget Batson, Career Strategist | Founder, Houston Outplacement The Question Every...
Interviewing

Interview Tips for Candidates: Focus on Company Value

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
Why Most Candidates Miss the Mark I just finished a coaching session with a recent college grad. He had all the right ingredients: ambition, communication...

The One-Page Resume Myth: Why New Graduates Are Selling Themselves Short

What the 2025 Data Tells Us About College Majors and Careers

New Grads Have More Experience Than They Think: Reframing What Counts

Lost, Stuck, or Just Confused? Why So Many Students Struggle to Choose a Career, and How a Myers-Briggs Career Assessment Can Help

Interviewing

Job Searching

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

Why Am I Applying to Jobs and Not Hearing Back

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
Why am I applying to jobs and not hearing back? Last Tuesday, I got a call from a client I'll call Marcus. Marcus is a senior...

Why and How to Clean Up Social Media for Your Job Search

Executives Need Metrics on Their Resume and LinkedIn

Personal and Professional Branding

Why and How to Clean Up Social Media for Your Job Search

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
Your Social Media Might Be Why You're Not Getting Callbacks (And You Have No Idea) How to Clean Up Social Media for Your Job Search By...

How to Build a Personal Brand that AI Can’t Ignore

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
When someone asks ChatGPT a question about your industry, wouldn’t it be powerful if your perspective was the one showing up? This isn’t just for...

5 Steps to Building Your Digital Footprint in 2025 (and Getting Noticed by Employers)

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
How to Build Your Digital Footprint in 2025: A Complete Guide for Job Seekers and Professionals Introduction: Why Your Digital Footprint Matters In 2025, a resume...

Your Resume Opens Doors | Your Online Presence Keeps Them Open

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
Your online presence matters in your job search and career growth. You spent hours perfecting your resume. You crafted a compelling cover letter. You...

Career Pitches That Work: How to Introduce Yourself Without Sounding Like a Walking RésuméMaster Your Career Pitch: Make Them Remember You in 30 Seconds

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
Master Your Career Pitch: Make Them Remember You in 30 Seconds That dreaded moment arrives again. Someone asks, "So, tell me about yourself," and your...

Workplace & Growth

Resumes & Cover Letters

Resume Positioning Mistake, When Access Is Treated Like Achievement

Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP -
Resumes & Cover Letters
What feels impressive inside your company can quietly hurt you in the job market with a resume positioning mistake. What feels like a promotion inside...

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Bridget Batson, CMRW, CERM, CGRA, CPRW, NCOPE, CEIP is a Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM), Certified Graphic Resume Architect (CGRA), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), Myers–Briggs STRONG® Administrator, and Owner of Houston Outplacement. Available for Individual Consultations at Houston Outplacement.com

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