Your executive resume communicates your message and shares your value. If compiled incorrectly this file could prevent you from being hired. Make sure your resume resonates in all the right ways by avoiding these common slips: Resume Mistake #1:
Here you are, facing a job change. Maybe not the first, but perhaps the first in a long while or the first where you were not directly handed the role. Either way you might be feeling a bit unsure about
According to the book Guerilla Marketing For Job Hunters there are 3 R’s that are needed to excel in a modern job search: RESEARCH: Know yourself and your unique skills. • How can your skills be applied in different organizations?
Many job seekers have the misconception that searching for a job in the summer months is a waste of time, energy, or effort. There is false belief that everyone is on vacation and therefore nobody is recruiting. Yet this is far
If you are trying to unearth great content for your executive resume go back to the basics of information gathering and good storytelling. Because writing a resume is just like writing a story – a career story. And good stories
Are you writing your LinkedIn profile as a summary, looking back? Or are you writing your profile with intent, looking towards the future? A profile that looks back can produce a bland career overview summarizing basic experiences, skill sets, and
This month I was asked by UpJourney to share a couple of creative ways to end or close a cover letter. Beyond the traditional “Sincerely” or “Thank you for your consideration” or “I look forward to hearing from you” I focused
Executives, stop thinking of yourself as just a job seeker who is seeking a salary and start positioning yourself as a worthwhile investment. An investment with high returns. Write your resume to be a marketing motivator. Instead of just listing
Many executives ask me: “Should I post a copy of my resume directly on my LinkedIn profile?”. My recommendation is not to do this. Keep your resume off your LinkedIn profile. Reasons? ➡️ Not all resume content is 100% safe
Text heavy documents are sinking the job search of many frustrated executive job seekers, who are left wondering why they are not getting called for interviews. The reason is simple: employers don’t want to drown within long narratives. They desire
Be selective of the job search and resume advice you heed. It’s commonly said: “ask 10 people for advice on resumes or job search and get 20 different opinions”. Beware opinions over expert advice. Opinions center around personal preference and although
Resumes need a wide variety of action words to help energize content and inspire the reader Imagine reading a story with only one primary action: “The girl ran after the boy. The boy ran after the girl. Everyone ran. People
When was the last time you took stock of all the great things you are doing in your job or career? If the answer is not for a long time, or never, please start! If you haven’t been keeping track
When an interviewer asks: “Tell me a little bit about yourself” stop for a moment and put yourself in their shoes. Are they looking for a career chronology? Nope, they already read that in your resume. Yet the majority of
People often ask me to review their resume and note any potential red flags that they should address. 🚩 Although I’m not able to review the majority of resumes that are sent to me (I simply do not have the
In recent years we have seen a rise in the benefits of social networking and referrals within the job search process. These tactics are proving to have even greater ROI for executive-level candidates. According to this Forbes post, a study on
Once you have a defined job target in mind you can write a narrowed and focused resume to support your search. Yet content customization may be required as you go along. A lot of my professional clients are puzzled by
If I had a dollar for every job seeker who has told me “I don’t have anything special to add to my resume” – well! And yet, every single one of these individuals was wrong. Everyone has plenty to share –
Writing your resume for ATS can be tricky, at the best of times. Here is a quick reference checklist to help support ATS resume success: ✔ Is your resume saved in an approved format? Preferred formats are .docx (not .doc), PDF,
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
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
To ensure that your executive resume resonates in the best possible way with readers it must include strong content and the right language. There is no place for junior-level details, generic phrases, or high-in-the-sky umbrella terms in this leadership doc.
If your resume is starting to get looooong and cluttered it might be time to “KonMari” it. You may have seen Marie Kondo’s new show on Netflix or read her popular book. She is an organizing guru. Her method to