How to Leave a Great Impression on the Hiring Manager With so much competition in the job market, following up after the interview—with a thank-you letter, card, or strategic letter—is a great way to strengthen the interviewer’s perception of you as a good fit for the position. For example, the strategic letter is slightly more in-depth compared to a thank-you letter or card. The strategic letter provides an opportunity to share additional skills, strengths, or possibly a mutual interest that may have been discussed between you and the interviewer—to possibly tip the scale in your favor.  As a rule of [...]

Interview Trends Recruitment strategies are changing. Interview types have and continue to evolve. So, let’s see … we have Skype teleconferencing and video interviews, one-on-one meetings, panel interviews, lunch meetings, situational interviews, and behavior-based interviews to name a few. Below we have provided an overview of some common interview types with a few tips on how to approach them. Recruitment Chatbots: As (AI) artificial intelligence continues to pick up steam in the hiring process, job seekers will notice an increase in chatbot engagement during preliminary screening phases, information gathering, skills, and knowledge testing. With the evolution of technology, recruitment processes [...]

Which Resume Layout to use and When Are you contemplating a career pivot, thinking of changing employers, or considering transitioning into a step-down role? Regardless of what stage you are at in your career, careful consideration should be given to which format you select when writing your executive resume. Depending on your industry resume formats can include graphic design elements, a traditional tone, or a creative approach to name a few. That said,  the three most effective and current professional resume formats are: Chronological, Functional, and Hybrid /Combination. Chronological resumes list your professional experience in chronological order, starting with the [...]

Consider These Tips for Writing a Powerful Executive Resume Keeping up with employment trends, tailoring your executive resume, adjusting your job search campaign, and interview strategies can be somewhat challenging at times.  However speaking of resumes in particular, as a professional resume writing service, we see hundreds of do-it-yourself resume templates. To tell you the truth, some are pretty good—even if they usually fall short on focus, value offered, and personal branding strategies. The question is, will an executive resume template work when applying for a CIO, CEO, COO, or CFO-level position—or do you need a professionally designed, customized, executive [...]

Ways to Update Your Resume and Land a Job Quicker Have you applied to dozens of jobs that you KNOW you’re qualified for, but have received little to no response from your target companies? If this sounds like you, I’d like to offer a few practical tips that you can plug and play to hopefully gain some immediate traction on your CEO resume, IT Director resume, PMO Director resume, professional or mid-career level resume. Keyword Optimize Your Headline — With less than 10 seconds to engage the reader, your professional resume should include a compelling, attention-getting headline that aligns to the [...]

Is Your Resume Standing Between You and Your Dream Job? Resume help can be confusing at times because nearly everyone has a different opinion on what to showcase versus what gets cut or how long it should be and the list goes on. However, writing an executive resume that stands out from the competition and effectively communicates your value through relevant keywords, human touch elements, and a personal branding can certainly increase the probability of an interview. The resume should be front-loaded with relevant accomplishments and strengths that are easy to extract by the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and [...]

Here's How to Reinvent Yourself | Barbara Corcoran | LinkedIn https://t.co/iDbLruBJy9 The start of the New Year is a great time for a fresh start. But change is tough. When I sold my real estate business, which I had built for 30 years, I was unprepared for the personal challenges I’d need to overcome. Reinventing myself in a new career was so much harder than I expected. If you’ve been dreaming about totally changing your career, here are a few things that will help you along the way. 1. There’s no such thing as a total reinvention. The best you [...]

Ways to Kick Your Executive Resume up a Notch...or two With applicant tracking systems evolving to accept a wider variety of document formats, not only can you have a compelling writing strategy in your executive resume, but you can also add some visual pop to enhance the readability factor of your CEO resume, IT Director resume, or resume for an Operations Manager position.  Long-gone are the days when you presented prospective employers with a list of your skills and responsibilities. Knowing how to market your leadership value online, on paper, and in-person is critical in today's competitive employment market. [...]

Two Great Tips for Writing an IT Executive Resume Refreshing your IT executive resume and aligning it with current recruiting trends can position you as a modern and forward-looking leader. When writing a good IT Director resume, view your career through a wide lens regarding showcasing your leadership talents; however, exercise caution in keeping your resume concise and focused. Keep reading for two quick and easy ways to increase the traction of your executive resume. Tell Your Story As an IT Director, you play an essential role in keeping businesses informed and connected to internal and external customers, vendors, and [...]