Resume Development
Top 5 Ways to Accelerate your Job Search: #1 Define & Communicate your Brand
What do you think of when you hear the word “Brand”? Perhaps Nike with their infamous “swoosh” mark and the “Just Do It” tag line. Did you know that YOU are a brand? Yes, that is correct. You are a brand! A brand is a product, service or concept that is distinguished from others,…
Read More7 ways to transform your Executive Resume from good to great
As published in Forbes magazine. As an executive resume writer, I often work with executives who want to take their resume from “good” to “great” so they can accelerate their job search. In applying for a job, thousands may be competing with you for the honor of being the one candidate to receive a…
Read MoreLand Your Next Executive Job In As Little as 4 Weeks
As previously published in Forbes Magazine These days, many executives find that a job search is not only difficult to conduct but a lengthy, time-involved process. As time draws on, they may even find themselves in an unproductive, stagnant job search. Or, perhaps they are landing interviews, but for some reason, not sealing the…
Read More10 reasons why brilliant people launch ineffective job search campaigns
I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to meet with some very brilliant people in my Career Coaching practice. I’m amazed by their knowledge, their accomplishments, and the truly incredible persons that they are. Many of these brilliant people are experts in their field, yet for one reason or another, never really had the opportunity to…
Read MoreIt’s a Secret – the #1 Way to Create a Resume that Gets Immediate Results
As a former Market Research / Competitive Intelligence professional now turned Resume Writer and Career Coach, I’m wired to look at products, companies and now people with the ability to pinpoint their unique strengths and selling points – or what is known as their “unique selling proposition” (USP) – and communicate this to employers.…
Read MoreSecrets of a 4-week Job Search #1 – Do you have a clear job target?
Today’s topic is the importance of a clear job target in a fast job search. I’m surprised at how often I see others’ resumes that either have no job target or an unclear job target. Either the job target is completely missing, or it is extremely vague as in “Business Executive.” When I follow up…
Read MoreSix Reasons Why You Must Keep Your Resume Up-To-Date
As published in Forbes Magazine: Should you take the time to keep your resume and LinkedIn profile updated? If you don’t, you’re taking a reactive approach to life. If you do, you’ll be proactively ready to set goals, become an expert and to pursue side consulting gigs and full-time opportunities. Below are some of…
Read More5 Common Mistakes Career Leaders make on their resumes that can cost an interview
These 5 common resume mistakes can easily cost the job interview for manager, directors, VPs and executives. At this level in your career, you should know how to write a killer resume that not only lands you an interview, but one that highlights your strengths and positions you as the top candidate. I’ve “fixed” many…
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