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There has been endless discussion it seems in the last several years…

View All PostsLaurie SmithOctober 23, 2010Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Resume Writing, Executive Resumes

Could Putting Hyperlinks in Your Resume Backfire?

There has been endless discussion it seems in the last several years…

View All PostsLaurie SmithOctober 8, 2010Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Resume Writing, Executive Resumes

Still on the Fence about Networking’s Critical Importance for Your Job Search?

There has been endless discussion it seems in the last several years…

View All PostsLaurie SmithAugust 26, 2010Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Resume Writing, Executive Resumes

Wondering What Industries ARE Hiring?

Executives in job search mode need not only powerful marketing tools (executive resumes…

View All PostsLaurie SmithJune 4, 2010Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Resume Writing, Executive Resumes

The Dysfunctional “Functional” Resume

I received yet another executive resume for review today that for reasons that…

View All PostsLaurie SmithFebruary 10, 2010Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Resume Writing, Executive Resumes

What is YOUR Perfect Job?

In a job market where it can be hard to keep a positive attitude…

View All Posts, Career Management, Executive Job SearchLaurie SmithFebruary 2, 2010Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Executive Resumes

First Interviewee/Last Interviewee – Who Has the Advantage?

In a job market where it can be hard to keep a positive attitude…

View All Posts, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Interviewing, Job Market TrendsLaurie SmithJanuary 27, 2010Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Job Interviewing

Out of Work? Chin Up! All It Takes is One ‘Yes’

I find my work helping clients put their best foot forward with compelling executive resumes…

View All Posts, Career Management, Executive Job SearchLaurie SmithDecember 22, 2009Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search

Are Cover Letters Obsolete?

As a member of the Career Thought Leaders Consortium, I have been…

View All Posts, Career Management, Cover Letter Strategy, Executive Job Search, Job Market TrendsLaurie SmithDecember 9, 2009Career Advice, Career Management, Executive Job Search, Cover and Thank You Letters

The Purpose and Value of an Executive Resume

Firstly, what exactly IS an executive resume? As I constantly tell my clients and prospective clients, your resume is a self-marketing tool. It is designed to effectively communicate to potential employers or recruiters your proven ability to deliver substantial business results…