Are you convinced you can write the best executive resume possible? Maybe you can. If you’ve been in on the hiring process at your company for some time, and have been in a position to review resumes of candidates, you may have a good handle on what should and shouldn’t be in a resume . . . …
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Uncertain Times for Job Search: Stay in the Loop Despite the Coronavirus
In these uncertain times for job search, the front page of the New York Times is covered with words we're all getting used to, but which still make us fearful: COVID-19, Coronavirus, pandemic, outbreak, wartime, shutdowns, working from home, remote work, etc. Very little else seems to qualify as …
Executive Job Search Preparation is Hard Work. Accept it!
The Corona virus is impacting all of us in many ways right now. We're following guidelines to stay healthy and avoid spreading the disease. If you're job-hunting, you may think you should put it all on hold. Companies aren't hiring now, right? And job search preparation may be the last thing on your …
Branding Manifesto Part 2 – Define Your Personal Brand
I've put together a 4-part series to help you define your personal brand and put it to work for you in your executive job search. In Part 1 of this series, I covered: Personal Branding Hype and Myths vs. RealityWhat Personal Branding Really IsHow Authentic Branding Makes You Stand OutHow …
Branding Manifesto Part 1 – How Personal Branding Works
You may be skeptical about branding for executive job search. Once you understand how personal branding works, you'll understand why it's so important. In Part 1 of this series of 4 posts, I'm covering How Personal Branding Works The other 3 parts cover: 2 - How to Define Your Unique …
Use Job Boards for Research … Not to Find Executive Jobs
Are you spending hours every day, posting your executive resume on job boards? If so, cut it out! Although job boards do serve a purpose, I hesitate suggesting you use them at all. In my experience, too many executive job seekers get sucked in once there, spending way too much time responding to …
Want a Successful Executive Job Search? Run It Like a Small Business
Did you ever think about how much alike successful executive job search and successful small business management are? If you’ve been in a job search for a while, and not much is happening, you’d be wise to re-jig your strategy, and start thinking of running your job search like it’s a …
Some Surprising Things LinkedIn Says You Can’t Do
Have you ever taken a look at the LinkedIn User Agreement? You’ll find a long list of LinkedIn user "don'ts". Violate any of these and you risk having them limit your use, or take down your profile. A scary thought, since so many people rely on LinkedIn for executive job search, career and …
Reset Your Executive Job Search: What Got You There Will Keep You on Top
When you first meet a recruiter, you may think "I'm so perfect for the job. Isn’t it obvious?" But their reaction will probably be "Umm, no. Excuse me, do I know you? It's time to reset your executive job search, if such a chasm exists between your expectation and a recruiter’s initial reaction to …
Avoid These 3 Self-Sabotaging Social Media Mistakes
A robust online presence is great for your personal brand and executive job search, but people make social media mistakes. When you’re in job search mode, it’s time to put on a good face (online and in-person). The first and each subsequent impression of you needs to be a positive one. Hiring …