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 organization’s digital footprint. Visit […]
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Tips To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Is Your Executive Presence Optimized on LinkedIn? An optimized LinkedIn profile 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 that more than […]
Read MoreJust 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 […]
Read MoreDIY: 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 on Monday. It is a great opportunity,” you say. “But, every great executive resume writer is busy,” you […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreSay 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 comment 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 […]
Read MoreFive Executive Job Search Strategies 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 […]
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid on Your Executive Resume
Are you ready to launch your 2019 job search? Not so fast. Avoiding a few, often elusive, errors on your executive resume will help move your resume to the winner’s pile. Old email addresses. Your e-mail domain is disclosing your age and not at all in a magnificent way. […]
Read MoreDigitize Your Executive Personal Branding
Taking control of what executive recruiters and hiring authorities find when they search for your name online isn’t just smart — but critical in today’s digital and global job search landscape. In short, it gives executives the power to draw in the best opportunity – sort of a moth to […]
Read MoreHow to Build an Evidence-Based Executive Resume
Most executive and management resumes that I rewrite suffer from an acute condition. The condition? Missing KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). The cases that I have diagnosed and cured are either completely lacking in metrics, or so number-infused that they come across more like a balance sheet! [Yawn.] You need the […]
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