Over the past 15 years I’ve worked with thousands of job seekers, and I’ve seen a common thread among them all as they set out to job search. They’re very knowledgeable in one area of their job search but lack experience in the other areas. A great resume but a weak interviewer—or really great networking, but they don’t have a solid resume to market their value. To conduct a successful, effecti...
As an executive resume writer I could tell you that a well-written, compelling resume is the golden ticket to make all of your career dreams come true. But then I wouldn’t be a very honest resume writer. Frankly, I’m surprised how many job seekers are under the false assumption that if they just had the perfect resume they’d be able to have the luxury of choosing between job offers, employers would be bang...
What is it that gets you excited about your career or the potential the working world has to offer? Whatever the answer is for you, investing in your own career growth will generate excitement and enthusiasm when you’re feeling burned out. Whether you are already devoted to a position or you’re searching for a new job with the promise of growth and upward mobility, employing these tips in the year ahead can inje...
Job searching while you’re still working can be quite the undertaking, but it’s your best bet for climbing the corporate ladder without your having to lose out on any opportunities (or money for that matter). In order to conduct a successful job search without negatively impacting your current position, I have gathered some top tips to get you moving in the right direction.
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I’ve always believed you should love what you do. Life is too short to be in a career where you’re unhappy and unfulfilled. Well, it’s time to be excited, get inspired, and allow yourself to be truly hopeful for your long-term career growth and job satisfaction. 2017 is full of promise for those looking for new job prospects. Survey data and statistics show a plentitude of possibilities, giving job seekers...
It happens to the best of us. You put your best foot forward, applied, and got denied! Now you might be feeling down in the dumps, but there are ways to learn from your experience, quickly recover, and move on to even better opportunities. Don’t dwell on the negative aspects of rejection and let them sink your job search. Instead, make the most out of every response, even if it’s not the one you were hoping for....
The world is changing, and one of the real benefits is that employees now have more control over their careers than ever before. One of the best ways to get the job you want is to know everything you can about the position and industry you’re striving to work in. An informational interview is an exceptional method for gaining the insight you need to climb the ladder in any career field. Below are tips for a successful...
Studies show that hiring managers spend an average of ten seconds looking at a resume before deciding whether to keep going or move on to the next candidate. That’s right, only ten seconds! That says a lot about the job market today and the number of applicants for great positions, but it also says a lot about how you should write your resume. You’ve got ten seconds to land yourself a second glance; what do you...
Securing a coveted interview with a potential employer means you have passed the first test to getting your foot in the door with a new organization. Congratulations! While being asked to interview is an achievement in itself, now is the time to prepare to wow the interviewer(s) with your knowledge of the business, relevant experience, and ability to meld with the company’s corporate culture. The following are some si...
When applying for a job, the burden falls on you to prove you’re the best executive candidate—no surprise to you, I’m sure. A great way to show your worth and prove you’re the right executive is by focusing on what the employer needs, then writing an executive resume that addresses those needs specifically.
Targeting Your Executive Resume Proves You Are the Best Fit for the Position
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