Career Impressions Blog

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 a story completely enraptured you. What about the story had you on the edge of your seat, wanting to know more? I’m willing to ...
Have you ever read or heard any of the following resume and job search advice?   🚩 Your resume should ONLY be 1-page long! 🚩 NEVER apply to jobs online! ...
What does networking mean to you? Is it a means to an end, or is it an ongoing strategy that supports your professional development? Networking, when leveraged correctly, can help ...
Yes, resume length is often hotly debated, and there are lots of best practices shared around keeping resume length in check. A lot of people reach out to ask me, ...