Career Impressions Blog

  Let me start by saying this: I recognize there are a lot of people currently job seeking who need a resume, fast. If you need immediate assistance with your ...
Over the years I've engaged with people of multiple professions facing unplanned work releases due to the economy, market shifts, company downsizing, organizational restructuring, or business closure. The majority of ...
The Covid-19 virus outbreak has massively impacted the world of work. Sadly, many people are suddenly unemployed. If you have recently lost your job, you might be feeling overwhelmed or ...
Have you ever applied for a job, not received the initial offer, but still ended up in the role (or working for the company soon after)? It happens. You might ...
What sets successful job seekers apart from others? It's usually not luck and chance. Strategy, confidence, and motivation often play a big role in who gets hired. Job seekers who ...
Understanding how to negotiate a salary isn’t just a skill you use only when you are interviewing for a new position. Negotiation skills are also crucial when it comes time ...
      Check your resume. Does it include the following common statement in it - that no resume actually needs: References Available Upon Request   If your resume has ...
LinkedIn is an effective platform for executives to build up their personal brand for both their daily career management and job search tactics. Creating engagement with your network is one of ...
Recently an executive wrote to ask: “What are my chances of landing a position with a carefully crafted executive resume highlighting my successes?". My answer was: “it depends”. First and ...
Employers always have a salary figure in mind when the time comes to hiring a new executive. That figure is not set in stone, but shockingly few people will actually negotiate for a ...
When a career change can’t come fast enough, executives who are on the prowl for a new opportunity this new year can create a well-thought-out, researched, and impactful game plan ...
Resume Testimonials
In a post about resume trends, I mentioned the rising popularity, and potential benefit, of adding testimonials into a resume. This one trend sure stirred up a lot of questions. ...