There are hundreds, if not thousands, of articles on executive resume do’s and don’ts. Make sure there are no misspelled words or typos, Take out the Objective Statement. Put in a Summary Statement. Don’t forget to include complete contact informati...

You may get away with updating the resume you’ve had since college or hastily putting together a resume on your own early in your career. However, once you reach the executive level or are targeting senior executive roles, you need a results-driven...

I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen someone describe themselves as a team player on their resume. I can say it’s way too many. However, descriptors like team-player and out-of-the-box thinker make hiring managers cringe according to a 2021 Ca...

Over the years I’ve looked at a lot of resumes. Some are dreadful. Those that are not as bad need work to get a recruiter’s attention. Particularly, once you reach the executive level. Common Resume Mistakes While the resumes are lacking in differen...

People like to hire, work with, work for, etc. people they know and like. The best way to have a wide circle of people who can recommend or refer you for whatever is to have a wide circle of people who know, like, and understand the value you bring....

Do you send cover letters? How about thank you notes? If you’re serious about your job search, you should. I’ve read quite a few posts about cover letters and thank you notes. I’ve written several myself. If you’re serious about your job search you...

Differentiating yourself from other candidates with similar backgrounds is essential in today’s job market. One way to do that is by creating a portfolio. Portfolios are not just for creative folks. Wherever your field or industry, a career portfoli...

The first rule of executive resumes is that Content is KING! No matter how snazzy your resume looks, if your content doesn’t convey value it’s unlikely to generate job interviews. That said, having a well formatted executive resume infused with colo...

Today the hiring process often begins with a brief phone screening with a third-party recruiter or HR associate. The employer’s main purpose is to get some basic information: your salary requirements and availability. The interviewer also is trying...

Over the years, I’ve talked to hundreds, maybe thousands, of people who are looking for a new job. They want growth opportunities or more money. Some of them hate their boss. The common thread is that they all want a change. As with most things some...