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 todayโs 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. Itโs such a common scenario, that weโve 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 arenโt 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 ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฅ 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 »
Read MoreI’ve been talking with job seekers lately who ask whether they should job search right now or wait until after the New Year. The holidays are upon us and many worry it isn’t a good time.๐ But–there are many benefits to continuing on with your job search. ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฌ. Companies have new budgets in… Read more »
Read MoreDoesย #cold calling a hiring manager cause you to hyperventilate? ๐ฑ You’re not alone! If you have a solid plan in place it can reduce anxiety, build your confidence, and increase your chances of success. Here are some quick tips to get you there: โ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก the company. Learn about their mission, goals, and the type… Read more »
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