What if I said most executive resumes that cross my desk don’t share a leadership philosophy — although they should! Why should they? Your leadership philosophy offers a window into your executive character, work ethic, personal principles, and leadership approach. When you offer a defined leadership philosophy, it means you are crystal clear about the […]
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Instantly Improve Your Executive Resume with 5 Powerful Tips
If you are ready to job search with a FANTASTIC executive resume, you have to strategize beyond functions, skills, and accomplishments. Yes, beyond achievements, because at the executive level EVERY candidate is competent and successful. As a leader, you are not hired as a ‘cog in the wheel’ but to re-invent, fix, or upgrade the machine! […]
16 QUESTIONS YOUR EXECUTIVE RESUME MUST ANSWER
16 QUESTIONS YOUR EXECUTIVE RESUME MUST ANSWER Getting ready to write your executive resume requires some deep analytical thinking. Take your time and plan before you write your executive resume. The more you focus your executive resume, the better responses you will receive. When it has been done right, a convincing executive resume close to […]
Congratulations to Our Award-Winning Executive Resume Writer
Rosa Elizabeth Vargas, the creative principle writer and founder of Career Steering, has earned new accolades to augment her already impressive list of accomplishments in the career and resume writing industry. She is one of a small, elite group of Certified Master Resume Writers and also holds three other leading resume writing credentials. Today, we congratulate her because her […]
10 Tricky Leadership Interview Questions
Ace the leadership interview with these top interview questions! Keep your answers concise and relevant to the needs of your employer. Every single question they will ask you will be with the purpose of measuring you against all the other candidates that are vying for this same career opportunity. A job interview is a typical […]
The NEW Breed of Executives Calls for a Different Kind of Resume
copyright (c) Careersteering.com Globalization with company expansions into developing countries and the C-Suite’s embrace of social media marketing as an asset to a company’s reputation has modernized and stretched the definition of the executive role. As a result, many executives are finding it increasingly difficult to write a ‘focused’ resume. The answer? It is […]
Career Inspiration for Frequent Job Changers
What if I asked you to step outside of yourself for a moment and imagine coaching YOU! What lords of wisdom would you have to impart, if you were interviewing or coaching someone with your career history and qualifications? The answer may surprise you A great deal of working individuals and job searchers stress over […]
What No One Tells You About Executive Bios
You clicked on the link, so I guess no one told you either! Alright. Here it is: The executive biography is just as important as the executive resume (gasp)! Yes, and this is coming from a professional executive resume writer! An executive biography markets your leadership profile and career progression in a more organically engaging and […]
The Power of Authenticity in Your Executive Resume
Who are you as a leader? What is at the core of your executive DNA? The answer to this question is crucial because it will serve as a brand development compass. Don’t try to be anyone else or to ‘guestimate’ what employers might want to hear. Instead, let’s uncover the value your authentic brand […]
Executive Career Transitions: Get Clear, Get Real, and Get Focused
Executive Career Transitions: Get Clear, Get Real, and Get Focused You’ve got a dream job in mind? Great! Tired of not taking the leap and you finally built enough courage to jump? I applaud you and support you in your dream endeavors. In fact, I will toast to you tonight! But un momento porfavor! Before you […]