With over a decade of supporting job seekers, one area I consistently see professionals overestimate their skills in – is during the interview process. I am often told by job seekers: “All I need is a good resume to get
Many job seekers find themselves grappling with the best way to positively address an employment gap in their resume. Although time away from work is not uncommon, it is still vital to tackle work history gaps with careful consideration to
A CEO career is guaranteed to be rich in detail. Yet a common mistake I see CEO’s make in their resume is spending too much time writing about their work and not enough time emphasizing their results. What sets a
If you are approaching (or have already reached) retirement age, and you’re not ready to disconnect from the workforce, you are not alone — thousands of professionals 50 and older are embarking on second-act careers. The phrase “encore career,” made
This month I completed a comprehensive ATS and SEO course through Career Professionals of Canada (CPC). Over a two week period we studied the role technology plays in a modern job search along with ATS best practices. We discovered how
The least effective way to find a job is to apply for advertised openings: sending your resume online through a company employment portal or a third-party website. When you apply for a job online you become one of dozens, hundreds,
It should come as no surprise that a thank you letter is an expectation – not an option – after an employment interview. Yet writing an effective thank you letter, that is both strategic and meaningful, can be a challenge.
In order to captivate a reader, executive resumes require more than just strong, tailored content. They also need proof. Proof of the communications expertise and business leadership one claims to covet. Saying you are good at something and providing clear
Every year articles circulate on the topic of ‘the year’s most overused buzzwords’, cautioning job seekers on the most widely used keywords in resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Yet not all buzzwords are bad. Think about it – most buzzwords or
I hear from countless job seekers that they are flummoxed by their recent job search efforts. After applying for a bunch of roles they are still unemployed…with no idea why. A quick analysis usually identifies the culprit. Typically job seekers
It happens rather frequently – a request from an executive to look over their resume and offer some quick input and insights. Often times these same executives share that they are flummoxed because their resume isn’t generating results: “all I
You’re a top producer – which means you need a resume that produces results too. Yet, if you are sending out your resume and not getting the desired responses, there is likely some work to be done. CFO resumes
Career Impressions – 10 YEARS IN REVIEW: Over the past 10 years, service demand has swelled and our once local operation has grown to a global provider of value-driven career tools and executive resume writing. Our top 10 achievements and