You sit down to put your resume together and ponder what should go in, and what should NOT go in. The last thing you want to do is make a major resume writing mistake, right? You want to make an excellent first impression. You want your inbox to be flooded with requests for interviews. Do …
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5 Reasons Your LinkedIn Profile Isn’t Working
Too many of the executive job seekers I speak with tell me that LinkedIn isn't doing much for them. When I take a look at their LinkedIn profiles, the reason is often immediately clear. They've made mistakes with their profile or they neglected to do some very important things with it. No …
7 Things I Learned About Resume Writing That Changed Everything
I’ve been helping executive job seekers with their resumes, LinkedIn profiles and other job search-related materials for more than 20 years. You’d think resume writing would be that much easier after all that time, but it’s not. Resume writing is complicated. These days, so much more is involved …
How to Connect on LinkedIn with People You Don’t Know . . . and Get Action
Networking your way into companies you’re targeting in job search is the best way to land a great-fit job. To build your network, connect on LinkedIn with all kinds of people. Get back in touch with those you’ve neglected – as so many of us do when we’re busy in our professional lives – and …
Does LinkedIn Make the Executive Resume Obsolete?
With the popularity and power of LinkedIn, and the undeniable necessity of having a presence there when you're job hunting, some people claim that the executive resume is dead or dying. . . . that it’s no longer needed, or valuable. . . . that a robust, fully populated LinkedIn profile is, in …