If your goal is to get a new job in the New Year, here are 7 things you need to do to prepare: 1. Define your ideal job “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you
7 Things to Get Ready for a Job Search in 2019
Executive Resume Trends for 2019
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
Simple Steps to Help Customize Your Resume
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
How to Add Achievements Into Your Resume
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 –
CEO Resume Strategy: Less About Work, More About Results
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
Resume Guide for Job Seekers Age 50+
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
Locate and Connect with the Hiring Manager
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,
Make It The Year Of Your Career!
Make this year the year you resolve to invest, and continue to invest, in your career. Many executives are currently looking ahead with a business mindset – setting professional goals and strategies for their organization in the upcoming year. Yet
Impressive Executive Resumes Lead With Results
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
The Role of ATS in the Job Search
What is ATS Applicant tracking systems (ATS) fulfill two purposes: to manage applications for positions (especially where there is a high volume of applicants), and to screen out candidates who lack the required skills for the job. The goal of
Do You Need More Than One Resume?
The short answer to this question – is yes. Yes you need more than just one resume. In all honesty you should have a different resume for every job you apply for. Gasp, really? Yup. Here’s why: One single stagnant
A Job Search is Work
Recently a new grad asked me for a generalized resume. He explained that he is looking for his first job and exploring a variety of potential roles in his field. This is completely understandable. He needs to get his foot
8 Resume Success Factors
I get asked every day about resume best-practices. People want to know where to start, what to believe, and how to write a strong resume if: “I don’t have anything awesome to share”. Trust me, everyone has plenty of awesome
What Hiring Managers Need to See in Your Resume
I recently shadowed a hiring manager as he screened resumes. Over 100 applicants for 2 roles. I witnessed how challenging it was for someone to read a lot of resumes that all looked and sounded the same – and try to