Career Impressions Blog

If there is one thing I’ve learned over the past decade writing resumes for top executives is that most professionals, regardless of position or rank, are aware of personal value ...
The future of work and employment projections stress the importance of continuous learning, upskilling, and reskilling in order to keep up with workplace reshaping and rapid transformation. According to the ...
Don't let your resume include the kitchen sink
I still speak to professionals and executives who want a resume that includes “the kitchen sink” – or every last detail of their employment. These misguided job seekers feel compelled ...
A resume has one primary purpose – to secure interviews. So how can you create a strong resume that garners attention from hiring personnel and gets your foot in the ...
What do you do if you start a new job and it is nothing like you anticipated? Do you stick it out, despite a lousy culture, unrealistic work expectations, or ...
Are you looking to get your resume directly into the hands of a decision-maker or address your application to a specific person? It's often felt that this is easier said ...
Recently I had a conversation with some friends about the average length a person stays in a job and the pros and cons of job-hopping.  It got me thinking...and researching. ...
If you want a new job, a promotion, or more recognition in 2019 STOP assuming this responsibility lies with your manager or boss and START  taking control of your own ...
You’ve got so much more to offer employers than tasks, duties, and responsibilities. So why is your resume focused so heavily on these facts? Recruiters and employers don't spend a ...
https://careerimpressions.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LinkedIn-Benefits-for-Executive-Job-Seekers.mp4   LinkedIn carries a lot of weight and packs a big punch (of benefits) for executives looking to engage in a job search. If you are not signed up ...
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. ...
If your goal is to get a new job in 2019 here are 7 things you need to do to prepare:   1. Define your ideal job “If you don’t ...