Career Impressions Blog

Once you’ve built a strong LinkedIn profile, you can start actively using the site to support your career or executive search. The first step is to ensure your brand, and ...
Look for my resumes in the latest edition of Resumes for Dummies! I am honoured to have several of my executive and management-level resume samples featured in this popular job ...
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 ...
During the executive resume writing and job search process, I often partner with savvy executives who have yet to invest in a professional photo of themselves. This missing component of ...
Maybe you think it’s time for a job change. You wouldn’t be alone. According to Ceridian’s 2018-19 Pulse of Talent report, 37% of respondents are looking for a new job ...
If you are using a text-heavy resume and not getting called for interviews, the reason could be that employers are drowning in your long narrative.  Hiring personnel don’t want to ...
An executive job seeker recently asked me: “What are the top 5 most important activities to focus on while looking for a new executive position?". Great question. This savvy professional ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...