How to Keep an Executive Job Search Secret from Your Employer

You’ve decided that it’s time to move on to greener pastures where your talents will be… The question now is: How to get the word out without alerting your boss or co-workers, with possible adverse consequences including reputation damage, perception as disloyal by your company, or even termination?

View All Posts, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Networking, Job Change Etiquette, Online Job Search, Recruiters and HRLaurie SmithApril 19, 2016Creative Keystrokes Executive Resume ServiceCareer Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Job Change

Your LinkedIn Contact Network: Build it Big for Maximum Career Benefits

Bigger isn’t always better, but in the case of LinkedIn networks it definitely is. As the world of work and professional networking has evolved with the advent of the online network, so has LinkedIn. Although the official advice is still to connect with those you know, LinkedIn’s features in fact encourage just the opposite.

View All Posts, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Networking, Job Market Trends, Online Identity, Online Job Search, LinkedInLaurie SmithApril 8, 2016Creative Keystrokes Executive Resume ServiceCareer Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Networking, Job Change, Linkedin, Online Networking

What Should I Bring to the Executive-Level Job Interview?

What do I bring to the interview? The last thing you want to do is be flailing around the morning of the interview, tossing things into your handbag or briefcase. You’ll obviously want to have your executive resume with you…

View All Posts, Executive Job Search, Interviewing, Job Change EtiquetteLaurie SmithMarch 24, 2016Creative Keystrokes Executive Resume ServiceExecutive Job Search, Interviewing Etiquette, Job Interviewing, Professional References

What To Do Before Leaving a Job

Happy 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.

View All Posts, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Job Change Etiquette, Career Branding, General InterestLaurie SmithMarch 11, 2016Creative Keystrokes Executive Resume ServiceCareer Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Job Change, Career Brand

Job References: Think Your Former Employer Can’t Bad Mouth You? Think Again

All of that persuasive information you included on your executive resume got you the call, there is an offer on the table and they’ve asked for your references. You are confident that your former employers will say glowing things about you, or at least be noncommittal… Apparently this is not so.