Do the work experiences on your executive resume read like a career obituary? Here are a few resume writing tips to help you avoid this response from your audience of executive recruiters and hiring managers.
Read MoreDid you know that a full 87 PERCENT of recruiters use LinkedIn to reach out to potential candidates? And that the vast majority of employers weigh your positive or negative presence in social media heavily in making hiring decisions?
Read MoreOne of the first things your parents taught you as a toddler was to say “please” and “thank you. The percentage of candidates who take the time to send thank-you emails or postal letters is abysmally low (some have cited under 4%), so this strategy is virtually guaranteed to make a major impression.
Read MoreBy his own statement, Muhammad Ali was an ordinary man who worked hard to develop the talent he was given. I decided that his passing deserved note on my Executive Resumes Blog, because of the determination, ambition, perseverance, philanthropy, and unmitigated success of his career—things to which most executives would aspire.
Read MoreHappy or not in the position you are leaving, it is extremely important not to burn bridges and to leave a good taste in the mouth of your previous employer. It can pay big dividends later.
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