Your trusted resume expert… a robot?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is truly woven into the fabrics of our lives, including job search. Most mid-sized to large employers are using technology and AI tools in the recruiting and hiring...
View ArticlePlease don’t upload your executive resume on LinkedIn
Your new executive resume is done, and it’s a masterpiece. You worked with a top-notch executive resume writer to craft a document that is a branded, compelling showcase of your unique value, with...
View ArticleHow to: CAR stories for your resume and interviews
One of the things I always ask clients to brainstorm at the start of our process is CAR stories–which have nothing to do with any type of automobile! CAR is an acronym for a type of success story; it...
View ArticleThe 5 types of LinkedIn posts you should be doing
Posting on LinkedIn is a good way to maintain “top-of-mind awareness” with your professional contacts. It also provides evidence that your profile is current when recruiters and others view it. The WHY...
View ArticleIs the “hidden job market” a real thing?
You’ve probably seen or heard the term “hidden job market” at some point. It gets used a lot, but you might be wondering what it truly means—and it doesn’t help that there’s no official or standard...
View ArticleWhy sharing your executive resume could hurt your career
A colleague you’ve been friends with for years is ready to move up in his career. Or, he’s scared because of a looming layoff. Whatever the scenario might be, you want to help. In that vein, you share...
View ArticleShould you share samples of your work?
You might have heard that sharing examples of your work could be helpful when you’re interviewing. But is it really a good idea? How do you decide whether to share? In some professions—like...
View Article“Private” LinkedIn profile? Nope!
There’s a misconception I hear from executives sometimes. They tell me, “I have my LinkedIn profile ‘set to private’ for now,” and they explain it’s so their boss won’t see it, or so nobody will see it...
View ArticleWhy to leave your address off your resume
In the past, including your home address on your resume was a formality that readers expected to see. But today, it’s no longer necessary, at least in the U.S. There are good reasons you might want to...
View ArticleA recruiter is calling… don’t answer!
When you’re in the job market and the phone rings, it’s impossible not to wonder if it’s a recruiter or employer–especially if the area code matches an employer you’re interested in! Answering the...
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