When I first heard I had scored an interview with Glassdoor, I was thrilled. I wasted no time practicing for the interview, and it’s a good thing too, considering that my first few practice rounds were a wreck. There were so many different points I wanted to touch on — […]
Many executive job seekers are in a rut, spinning their wheels. They’re hard at work sending out their resumes to anyone and any place that may be able to help them with their career goals. But somehow, their resumes are not doing their job – generating interest and interviews. There […]
You’re working on your LinkedIn profile and you see the profile of another executive who is surprisingly similar to you: He has the same skill sets. He seems to be looking for the same kinds of jobs. He’s the same kind of “go-to” person as you. And he’s captured YOUR […]
Along with things like employment gaps and lack of skills or other credentials, age discrimination is the major concern for most of my job seeking c-suite and senior-level executive clients. No surprise. Although ageism can kick in as early as age 40, it really starts making an impact at around […]
Today, the healthcare industry is booming as populations not only grow but also age and as people become more and more overworked, stressed, anxious and generally unhealthy. In fact, as noted by the rankings compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when it comes to the 20 fastest-growing occupations in […]
25 years ago when I was a newly minted resume writer, I included in my clients’ executive resumes the trite phrases most of us shun today, like “results-oriented” and “experienced professional”. With experience, mentoring and training, I quickly came to understand that a resume is a personal marketing document. I […]
Because today’s executive job search doesn’t look or work the way it did even 5 or so years ago, I advise executive job seekers to first learn about the new executive job search landscape, before diving in. To help you, I’ve compiled some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from my […]
The professional field of sales is one that covers many bases. Building a career in sales can imply promoting anything from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to cars and houses. What is more, most actual sales-related positions are in telemarketing, advertising, or other corporate functions. It is a chameleon domain that adapts […]
Building a strong social media presence requires much more than an impressive professional profile. If you know how to use it to your advantage, LinkedIn can help grow your status, your following, and your business. Here is everything you need to know to become a LinkedIn influencer. Read Complete Article
If you’ve been paying attention, plenty of helpful articles have probably passed in front of your eyes about using LinkedIn for personal branding and executive job search. I write about LinkedIn often right here on ExecutiveCareerBrand.com. In particular, you’ve probably seen lots of articles about LinkedIn updates, and how you […]
