Many c-suite and senior-level executives focus their job search efforts on landing a Board of Directors role. They’re the kind of candidates Boards typically covet. Executive job seekers often ask me what they need to do differently in their job search to land a Board role. The Difference …
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Does My LinkedIn Profile Really Need a Photo?
If you think that HAVING a photo on your LinkedIn profile (and elsewhere online) may red-flag you for discrimination – age, weight, ethnic background, etc. – think again. NOT having a profile photo can be a red flag, too. I originally published a shorter version of this …
Why You Need to Self-Google Once a Week in Job Search
Why do you need to self-Google regularly, whether or not you're job hunting? To know what people who Google "your name" will find out about you. And to safeguard your online reputation and personal brand. Social recruiting is the norm for executive job search Before we hire just about …
Executive Resume Branding: Differentiate Your ROI Above-the-Fold
What's the Deal with Executive Resume Branding? Executive resume branding is a personal marketing strategy for job search that helps you distinguish your promise of value to specific target employers, and compel them to want to talk to you. Branding helps you tell your unique story. But …
How to Write the Best Cover Letter for Executive Job Search
I've written many times here about why you should always include a cover letter or cover email when you send your resume to various people. And I've written about what the experts say about cover letters. Cover letters really do matter. How to Write the Best Cover Letter for Executive Job …