There are many resume faux pas that may hinder your job search. Grammar atrocities, unhinged formatting, lack of achievements, ATS incompatibility, paragraphs that are too dense, and others are the usual culprits. But if there’s one thing that will get you completely ignored in your job search—despite the impressive qualifications Read More >
Why You Should Ditch the Job Ads and Network Your Way to Your Next Executive Gig
Spending hours and hours online reading and responding to job ads sure feels productive when you are on the hunt for your next executive role, doesn’t it? And maybe it was when you were in the earlier stages of your career. Advertised opportunities abound for entry- and mid-level management roles, Read More >
6 Critical Reasons Hiring You Is a Corporate Risk
Over the years in my private executive coaching practice, my clients have come to me time and again for customized job interview coaching. Regardless of whether they have been recruited by an organization or they are pursuing opportunities on their own after a corporate downsizing, the questions and concerns follow Read More >
3 Reasons Your Executive Resume Isn’t Sparking an Interest
Are you a frustrated executive job seeker who knows that your background is exceptional and yet your resume is failing to muster any interest for appropriate positions? You’re not alone. On a daily basis I hear the same complaints and desperation. A dead-end job search can catch anyone off guard, Read More >
Top 3 Mistakes Executives Make When Engaging With Recruiters
Inevitably, for most executives, there are times when a proactive job search is needed to keep their career momentum going. If that’s you, perhaps you’ve considered reaching out to a recruiter. Working with an executive search firm is a great way to diversify your search efforts and offers many advantages, Read More >
Creating Intention and Momentum for Your Executive Job Search
“On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced a goal: America would put a person safely on the Moon before the end of the decade. Many thought this was impossible. To people’s amazement, Kennedy’s ambitious goal was achieved on July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon’s Read More >
When the Fountain of Youth Ripples Your Career
Youthful genes may fare well for Hollywood careers, but in the corporate world, this blessing can cost job offers and promotions—especially if you are aiming for the executive suite. I’ve experienced it myself. From being covertly dissected to blatantly asked my age, I’ve become subject to a person’s expressive Read More >
Executive Cover Letters: 3 Secrets to Cover Letters that WIN Interviews!
Did you know that your cover letter (in the hands of a key decision maker) determines whether or not your resume gets read at all? Cover letters are so critically important to making the right first impression; you just can’t afford to go wrong here. It can be tempting to want Read More >
LinkedIn for Executives: Tips VPs to CxOs MUST KNOW to Leverage the Power of LinkedIn
Part 1: The Mindset Each week I talk with very senior-level executives about their career needs, and invariably the subject of LinkedIn always comes up. The conversation usually goes like this: Me: So, how is your LI profile? Do you get many job opportunities coming to you through LI? Them: Read More >
How to Get Recruiters to Call You Back if You Are in a VP to CxO-Level Job Search
Working with executive recruiters is one of the primary ways in which top executives discover their next opportunity. Here are a few tips to get the top retained recruiting firms that primarily place senior executives to call you back. Try finding the recruiters in major retained firms that specialize in Read More >
