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Eileen Penkalski

Eileen Penkalski

Certified Career Development Facilitator
✓ Verified Expert18 years experience892 cases solved
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About Eileen

Eileen Penkalski is a Certified Career Development Facilitator (CDF) and Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW) with over 18 years of experience as a Career Specialist at Downriver Community Conference in Southgate, Michigan. She holds her CDF certification from Oakland University and her CARW certification from The Jay Block Companies. Eileen specializes in resume writing, job search action plans and strategies, career assessments, and interviewing preparation. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations through Michigan Works career services, facilitating workshops, and helping job seekers navigate the employment process. Her deep knowledge of workforce development and job market trends allows her to provide practical, actionable career advice that gets results.

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Credentials & Certifications

✓Career Development Facilitator (CDF) — Oakland University, MI
✓Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW) — Jay Block Companies, FL
✓Michigan Works Exemplary Service Training
✓Professional Placement Network Certified
✓18+ years Career Specialist experience

Areas of Expertise

Resume writing and optimizationInterview preparation and coachingSalary negotiation strategiesLinkedIn profile optimizationCareer transition guidanceJob search strategy
892
Cases Solved
18 yrs
Experience
5
Articles Written
4
Questions Answered

Articles by Eileen

HelpByExperts resume writing guide for job seekers in 2026
How to Write a Resume That Gets Interviews (2026 Guide)
9 min read
HelpByExperts job interview preparation tips and techniques guide
15 Interview Tips That Will Help You Land the Job
8 min read
HelpByExperts salary negotiation guide with scripts
How to Negotiate Your Salary: Scripts That Actually Work
12 min read
HelpByExperts cover letter writing guide with proven formula
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Read (Not Deleted)
6 min read
HelpByExperts guide to starting a profitable side hustle
How to Start a Side Hustle in 2026 (15 Ideas That Actually Pay)
8 min read

Questions Answered by Eileen

I have a 2-year gap on my resume because I was caring for a sick family member. How do I explain thi...
Asked by Angela from Minneapolis, MN · 88 found helpful
I always freeze when interviewers ask "Tell me about yourself." I never know if they want my life st...
Asked by Jason from San Francisco, CA · 95 found helpful
I just received a job offer for $72,000 but I know the market rate for this role is $80-90K. How do ...
Asked by Michael from New York, NY · 112 found helpful
My LinkedIn profile gets almost zero views. I updated my headline and photo but nothing changed. Wha...
Asked by Patricia from Philadelphia, PA · 76 found helpful

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