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
When you think about your executive resume what comes to mind? 😁 Are you thinking about how highly polished and professional it is? 😁 Does your executive resume make you proud because personal value and expertise are strongly positioned in a branded,
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
An executive job seeker recently asked me: “What are the top 5 most important activities to focus on while looking for a new position?”. Great question. This savvy professional wanted to know how to set up a search strategy that
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
Two out of three workers between the ages of 45 and 74 say they have seen — or experienced — age discrimination at work (AARP). No doubt there are employers who can’t look past a candidate’s age. However, how you
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
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
Even the gainfully employed should get into the habit of using LinkedIn on a regular basis to build connections and leverage offerings…because when the time comes to make that next big career move, LinkedIn could help seal the deal. So tell me
Do you want to Level-Up…Land a Job Faster…and Increase Your Earning Potential? Professional resume writing services can range in price, yet job seekers should look beyond the monetary costs of these specialized services, focusing instead on the value of the investment.