Embarking on the journey to secure an executive-level position is no small feat. It’s a path paved with ambition, years of hard work, and an unquenchable thirst for success. However, this journey often takes unexpected turns, including rejection and failure. In this post, I want to delve into a reality that many executives face but… Read more »
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“Am I good enough?” I hear that question from highly successful and qualified executives more than you’d think. Why? Imposter syndrome. In the grand theater of life, imposter syndrome is an uninvited guest that often sneaks into the front row, casting shadows on our achievements and robbing us of the applause we deserve. If you’ve… Read more »
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One question I get often is: just how important is it to optimize my LinkedIn profile? Short answer: very! In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, LinkedIn has emerged as a critical platform for executives seeking to enhance their online presence and attract valuable opportunities. As an executive-level professional, your LinkedIn profile should serve as a powerful… Read more »
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If you have spent any amount of time in today’s job market, you likely understand the frustration that comes from sending your resume and application into the great oblivion that is the internet and never hearing back. It’s such a common scenario, that we’ve gotten feedback from many job seekers who are excited to even… Read more »
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There is no doubt that Artificial Intelligence software such as ChatGPT has infiltrated many aspects of life as we know it in both the professional and educational sectors. With its rapid development and improvements in writing, many are using it to write emails, social media captions, and even term papers and essays with mixed results…. Read more »
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Mastery Requires Next Level Preparation Executive interviews require a different level of preparation and finesse compared to other job interviews. Executives are expected to demonstrate their leadership abilities, strategic thinking, strong ROI, and ability to drive organizational success. You know you can do everything the company is asking but how do relay those things in… Read more »
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Resumes are not one size fits all. In other words, if you’re looking for an HR job, your resume should be targeted to that particular HR role. When I was hiring, I was pretty specific in my position description for a part-time customer service person. I loaded it with job-specific customer service keywords. I was… Read more »
Read MoreDoes the thought of writing your resume leave you confused? Not sure who will be reading this? An AI (ATS) or a human? It can feel stressful to know what to write, who to write for (recruiters? hiring managers?), what keywords, etc., especially when you aren’t sure exactly what an applicant tracking system does. I’ll… Read more »
Read MoreI would say at least in more than half of the conversations I have with job seekers, they end up asking me if they should have their LinkedIn profile written, or just their resume? What do hiring managers read the most? The resume or a LinkedIn profile? The answer is BOTH. Resumes and LinkedIn profiles… Read more »
Read MoreImagine you brought home a carton of milk, opened it for your cereal, started to pour, and out came Diet Coke. It’s not that you don’t like Diet Coke. It’s just that you 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 milk. One of the most common frustrations I hear from recruiters and hiring managers is that their candidate’s resumes don’t match… Read more »
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