Job Hunting in 2010? Let Go of Obsolete Techniques From 2000With 2010 upon us, professionals everywhere are gearing up for the job hunt, with the usual energy that accompanies a January job search. Yet, many candidates are clinging to outdated job search practices and resume advice that can negatively impact their success.
9 Signs That Your Executive Resume Won't Make the CutIf you've been in the same position or industry for years, it can be hard to come up to speed on executive resume writing trends when a job search suddenly looms in your future. You'll find that it pays to ensure that your executive resume writing abilities are cutting-edge. Take a careful look at these 9 common executive resume writing problems--and the fixes behind them that can boost your interview potential.
Expedite Your Job Search with a Dollar-Driven Executive ResumeReadying your resume for an executive job search? You might find that the traditional resume components--career titles, management assignments, projects, and education--aren't enough anymore. Now more than ever, companies have intensified their focus on one area of your performance: money. Employer want leaders who can make, save, and control it, all in order to fight the economic downturn.
Could Your Executive Resume Actually Be Too Short?Most job hunters remember the days of single-page resumes, when hiring professionals warned them that any resume daring to breach this 'rule' would be quickly eliminated from consideration. Fast forward to the rapid-fire job market of today, and you'll find that things have changed considerably.
3 Keys to Personal Branding for Fast Resume ResultsYou may have followed all the 'right' advice on resume writing, and added industry keywords, certifications, toolsets, and the like. However, if you're not being called for interviews, you may want to consider adding the power of soft skills when infusing your resume with your personal brand.
What Does a CAR Have to Do With Your Executive Resume?If you're in the midst of a job hunt, you've likely added information to your resume that shows your job responsibilities and the scope of your authority throughout your career. But does your resume actually tell ALL of your success stories? To create a resume that truly represents the full spectrum of what you offer, consider taking a look at the results of your work using the C-A-R (Challenge-Action-Result) strategy.
How Failing to Leverage a Niche Can Stop Your Job Hunt ColdYou already know that that job hunt is tough... but many professionals are still winning interviews and landing jobs, even without an intense Internet job search effort. How are they doing it? By discovering a niche and marketing themselves for it.
Who is Reading Your Executive Resume, and Why Should You Care?For executives trying to outpace each other in an aggressive job market, the hunt can be challenging, stressful, and downright confusing, with plenty of career search advice to remember and strategies to implement. One of the biggest mysteries that emerges for most people is that they can find a great job posting, apply to it, and then... nothing happens. Why isn't the phone ringing?
5 Tests to Ensure That Your Resume Gets NoticedIn the rush to get your resume in front of employers, stop for a minute (or a few hours) and consider whether you're giving an accurate picture of your capabilities. If you've unloaded a mixed bag of skills, job duties, and meaningless phrases on employers, you may STILL be job hunting--months later. Instead, map out a strategy by creating your resume, then running it past these critical tests to ensure that it produces RESULTS:
LinkedIn Profiles and Your Executive Resume - What's the Difference?There's no doubt about it: LinkedIn is one of the greatest job search tools available today. Not only can you 'advertise' your availability and display career endorsements, but being viewable on LinkedIn is a boon to executive recruiters that may need your skills. Here, I've outlined some key differences to be aware of when building both your executive career marketing documents and a profile that can get you noticed--and HIRED:
5 Steps to an Executive Cover Letter That Opens DoorsSo... you've created a knockout executive resume, and you're ready to wow employers by sending it directly to them. Don't forget to send it under cover--a powerful cover letter, that is. While a great resume can open doors, a compelling cover letter can be an equal (if not MORE) important part of your pitch for employment.
5 Insider Tips You Must Know for Writing Your Executive ResumeIf you're an executive searching for your next opportunity in today's hotly competitive market, you've probably found that the task of marketing yourself is unlike any other. How do you sum up a long, storied career in just a few paragraphs? What is the best way to differentiate yourself on paper--and to get others to focus on this value?
What You Don't Know About LinkedIn That Can Hurt Your Job SearchMany executive job hunters sign onto LinkedIn, look around, find others they know, add a few connections, and then... nothing. When questioned, they admit that they didn't understand the purpose of the site. However, with internal tools and the promise of upgrading your online identity, you'll find that LinkedIn is a fantastic executive job search tool.
What Every Executive Should Know About Writing a Powerful ResumeWith all the discussion surrounding today's job market, one key fact seems to be lost: there's never been so many choices available to employers. What this means for executives is that a marketing focus is critical, and that, more than ever, converting your resume into a marketing brochure is an essential step.
Why Savvy Job Hunters Keep Going During the Holidays'Why job search now? I'm planning to relax over the holidays,' is a common refrain. Of course, it's easy to get caught up in holiday fever this time of year, concentrating on family, travel plans, holiday decor, and all the traditional activities. However, savvy job hunters and networkers know there's NOTHING like the magic of the holiday season to invigorate a job search.
Have You Bought Into These Resume Myths?It seems that 'advice' on how to structure your resume is everywhere, with varying opinions from numerous sources. And in today's competitive job market, it makes more sense than ever to ensure that your resume is in top shape. Unfortunately, many resume ideas that should have been cast aside years ago still seem to float around, and taking them as truth can actually impede your success.
How to Market Your Skills for a Career ChangeWhen you're ready for advancement up the career ladder, all usually goes well when you're in the same field. However, changing careers is another matter; marketing your skills for a switch into another industry can be tough. There actually ARE ways to get hiring managers to see the relevance of your skills, believe it or not--and much of it has to do with what you tell them on your resume.
Have You Googled Yourself Lately?If you're an executive looking for a new role, you know the drill: ready your resume, examine your references, and build that network. However, the job search HAS changed. Now, there's one more item you'll need to focus on--your online identity.
Tired of being ignored in your job search? Try these 3 tipsIf you're job hunting, you've probably been caught in the endless search-apply-wait cycle. You send off your resume, then wonder why you're not getting a response--or if anyone even looked at it. Well, have you heard about the 'hidden job market,' why you need to use it, and how quickly you can land a job with it?
3 Clues That Your Resume is Giving The Wrong InformationIf you're in a job hunt, nothing will negatively impact your success more than filling your resume with duties, focusing on overused phrases, and spelling out a dry list of jobs. The reason? Employers want to hire a person that represents an effective solution to their business needs. Here are 3 main clues that your resume needs an overhaul in order to move an employer's response from 'So what?' t
How Long Will Your Executive Job Search Take?That's a great question... and one for which there is no 'magic' answer. But if you're in the job hunt at this point, you might swear that the process seems to be taking longer than ever before. Here are some ways to gauge how long your job hunt might take, and some methods to start addressing it--long BEFORE frustration sets in.
Struggling to Find that Perfect Executive Job? Try Building Your OWN NetworkFor executive job searching in today's hotly competitive market, nothing tops networking to build your reputation and expand your centers of influence. Studies have shown that finding job leads through others outranks nearly all other methods. Here are some ways to address the question of where to start with your personal network, and ways to build a strong presence (online and offline) that can
Get the Most Out of Online Networking During Your Executive Job SearchBy now, you may have heard of--and even utilized--online social networking through the various sites available to the technically savvy, including Plaxo, LinkedIn, Naymz, Twitter, FaceBook, Ryze, and a host of others. However, you may not have realized the intensity that using these powerhouses can have on your job search.
Want to Find and Contact Recruiters? Try These 5 TechniquesIf you're conducting an active job hunt, you're probably aware that working with a recruiter can be an effective method for your search. However, finding a recruiter that specializes in your field can be a daunting prospect. Finding and effectively collaborating with recruiters is mostly a matter of sharpening your networking skills (which is a good idea during any phase of a job search!).
5 Crucial Points on Working With RecruitersToday's job hunter faces an increasingly confusing myriad of choices about how to find that next opportunity. However, there's one mainstay of the job market that can pay off in huge dividends for both employers and job seekers: using a recruiter. Professionals who want to use recruiters as part of their job search strategy should understand a few key points, according to Audrey Spencer of ACBS Re
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