Career Impressions Blog

  Are you effectively using a referral strategy in your executive job search? A nod from someone in your network is still one of the best ways to get your ...
If you are editing, rewriting, and obsessing over every detail in your executive resume, you may be overanalyzing resume content and the resume creation process. Crafting a compelling executive resume ...
Job search burnout is real! Seeking a new career opportunity is one of the most stressful times in our lives; it is physically, emotionally, and mentally draining. Remember that you ...
As a professional resume writer, one of the questions clients ask me most often is, "How long should my executive resume be?" My answer is that ideal resume length is ...
LinkedIn is a top platform for recruiters and hiring managers seeking to fill executive roles. If you aren’t already using the platform as part of a successful executive job search, ...
    Today, I’m busting some of the top executive resume myths. There is an incredible amount of advice to be found on resumes, and it can be overwhelming to ...
If you are searching for your next role, it’s time to put on your detective hat and polish up those executive job search skills. Research the company and role to ...
When crafting a board resume, aim to position yourself as an industry expert and a collaborative leader. Joining a board of directors, whether non-profit or corporate, can be beneficial to ...
What’s the best way to overcome age discrimination in an executive job search? Counter concerns and leverage your experience to depict yourself as an expert (and the best candidate for ...
  You often only have a short amount of time to gain a resume reader’s attention and generate interest in your candidacy. If your executive resume isn't jumping out to ...
What does it mean to be ‘resume ready’? When it comes time to start seeking your next role, having an impactful and targeted resume is instrumental. However, to get that stand-out ...
Both content and format matter a lot in resume writing. Of course, content is king in a resume, but the presentation and format can impact readability. You want a resume ...