4 Steps to Executive Job Search Success If you’re ready to take the plunge and explore new career opportunities, these 4 steps will help you transition into a new role faster. #1 Clarify Your Target: You need to have a clear view of what position you are seeking and how your skills and qualifications […]
Author: Rosa E. Vargas
Why Your Executive Resume Is Not Yielding Results
To take the next step in your career, you know you will need an executive resume that communicates your value in a way that will attract interest in your candidacy and compel the recruiter/hiring authority to take action. You believe you have done that. Right? Well, probably not as well as you might think. Many […]
The 5 Shifts in Executive Resume Writing that Produce Results
When you are ready to step into your next C-suite or Senior Leadership role, you need to make these 5 shifts to transform your executive resume into a marketing piece that builds your credibility and maximizes opportunities. Shift #1: Get Specific. Reverse engineer your job search by defining the specific industry you want to work […]
Nail Your Executive Interview: 7 -Point Interview Checklist
7 Key Points to Succeed in Executive Job Interviews Success in an interview is the final hurdle between you and securing your next position. To rein in the nerves associated with this high-stress event, use this 7-point checklist to gain confidence and ace the interview. Research the Company. Gather intel by searching online for the […]
Tips To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Is Your Executive Presence Optimized on LinkedIn? An optimized profile on LinkedIn is a must-have for any level of job seeker, but many executives don’t understand the power of this social media platform. A polished LinkedIn profile is a critical component in attracting new opportunities with statistics revealing more than 3 million companies have LinkedIn […]
Just 3 Hacks, But Critical to Writing a Top-Notch Executive Cover Letter
Should I send a cover letter with my resume?” YES! Especially at the executive level. You’ve worked hard throughout your career and have a wealth of experience and accomplishments to show for efforts. Having a professionally written cover letter is another critical component in marketing yourself in your job search. A top-notch letter also gives you another way to distinguish […]
DIY: Improve Your Executive Resume’s Results ASAP
WHEN YOU REALLY MUST TRY TO IMPROVE YOUR EXECUTIVE RESUME YOURSELF… Let me paint this picture. You are looking for an executive resume writer’s help: “I need help ASAP for an interview I have coming up on Monday. It is a great opportunity,” you say. “But, every great executive resume writer is busy,” you continue. […]
How To Write An Executive Resume The Right Way
Strong Foundations of an Executive Resume If you’re considering an executive career change, you’ve probably asked yourself if you should write your resume or find an executive resume writer to create the resume/CV for you. Most everyone has a basic understanding of how to write a resume, but a basic understanding won’t get you far […]
Say No To Executive Resume Templates
Executive Resume Templates Will Short-Change Your Career Journey Yes. I am late to the party, but recent events have inspired me to chime in on this infographic resume template fad. In recent days, a couple of clients emailed me this cool-looking infographic type resume. I have seen it before, but I had not realized the […]
Five Executive Job Search Strategies To Capture Your Dream Job In 2019
Executives: Is 2019 the right time to change career paths? According to a recent post on Forbes.com, this is the right time for you to set your eyes on your ideal executive position with a new employer. Although this is a ‘jobseeker’s market’, you shouldn’t settle for any job right now. Take advantage of the […]