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The Nordstrom Williams Story

With a recruiting career that spans 3 decades, founder Lynn Novo has seen plenty of changes in the recruiting and talent acquisition industry. But one thing is as clear today as ever before– this is a people business built on relationships. Nordstrom Williams cuts through the clutter of job postings and buzzword-laden resumes with a personal approach.

It’s more than the skills and responsibilities required to fill a job, we learn from the hiring managers what it takes for people to thrive in their environment.

Candidates appreciate that we listen to them, ask meaningful questions, and understand what the next career step should look like. Then we show them the opportunities that will take them where they want to be.

The Resume Red Flags That Make AEC Executives Hit Delete

by Lynn NovoCandidates, Interviewing, Resume Prep September 26, 2025September 26, 2025Comments are Disabled

Picture this: You’ve got 15 years of rock-solid experience, a portfolio of $50M+ projects, and references that would make your grandmother proud. Yet somehow, your resume is disappearing into the architecture, engineering, and construction resume black hole. Sound familiar? We’re about to dissect some real resume failures, decode what architecture, engineering, and construction hiring managers actually look for, and hand you a proven playbook for landing those interviews.

Is Your Trendy Resume Hindering Your Job Search?

by Lynn NovoCandidates, Interviewing, Resume Prep January 6, 2024March 14, 2024Comments are Disabled

Every day we receive and review countless resumes, many of which are visually stunning. They come with colorful sidebars, intricate designs, and multi-column layouts that are quite impressive. At first glance, such trendy designs might seem to reflect a candidate’s attention to detail and creativity.

But here’s the million-dollar question: Are these eye-catching designs helping or hurting your job search?