Career Impressions Blog

    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 ...
Before moving forward with resume creation, I ask every one of my executive clients the same question: “What is your job target?”  Sometimes people try to give me a general ...
Who can relate? You are writing your resume and trying to get it to a set page length, but the details are just a biiiiit too long. So frustrating! What ...
Before the interview, at a minimum, you should research the company — and the interviewer(s), if you know that information. Your research will not only help you understand the company ...
I have to admit that when I first started using LinkedIn over 10 years ago, I wasn't sure what was going to come of it. Not once did I imagine ...
  Think about the last time you were completely enraptured by a story. What was it about the story that had you on the edge of your seat wanting to know more? I’m ...