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3 Alternative Ways to Keep Your Job Search Moving

Job Search Moving

Sometimes job searches can wear on a person’s motivation to keep moving forward, especially if the search has lasted for weeks or months.  While qualifications, as well as resumes and cover letters make a huge difference in whether you’ll be hired, your attitude also matters.
If you’re getting tired of looking for jobs, your positive demeanor [...]

Should You Use a Master Resume? It Could Save You Time!

Master Resume

One of the great organizational tools of resume creation is the master resume.  Although it’s considered an optional tool designed to ease the writing process, for those who use it, the benefits are enormous.
If you have created your own master resume, you may have quickly realized that the greatest benefits come when you put more [...]

The CIO Resume vs. the CTO Resume

CTO CIO Resume

In the world of information technology, there are a lot of titles assigned to various professions.  Sometimes those unique titles may describe virtually the same position.  Does this sometimes occur at the C-level?  It’s possible, since companies have the right to define roles as they wish.
Some think that CIOs and CTOs fall into the category [...]

How to Network as a C-Level Executive

Executive Networking

When starting a job search after having had many years of great success in the workforce, some of the foundations of job seeking can sometimes fall by the wayside.  One of them is networking.  This important skill can often get lost in the shuffle of managing the everyday professional life.  So when the time comes [...]

Making the Most of Your C-Level Cover Letter

C-Level Cover Letter

It has long been rumored that C-level executives don’t need cover letters; instead, a resume and executive summary should do the trick.  While these two components are necessary, the cover letter is still an important piece of the job-seeking puzzle.
As you know, the executive resume and cover letter are like milk and cookies—they’re united as [...]

5 Ways to Enhance the Seek and Submit Job Search

Seek Submit Job Search

Searching for a job can sometimes seem like an impossible task when no positions are being offered. Understandably, this could confuse and discourage an avid seeker who does not anticipate complications. After all, how can the process be challenging when it only involves looking for positions, writing a resume and cover letter, and [...]

4 Techniques to Writing a Winning Entry-Level Resume

Entry Level Resume

If you’re currently crafting your entry-level resume here are some great tips to make your resume look impressive. The key to resume success is to boost your current qualifications—even if you’re just starting out.  Giving yourself veteran appeal is easier than you think.
Capture Their Attention With a Great Job Target
Just like writing a great title [...]

Are Larger Niche Job Boards Always Better?

Niche Job Boards

Does a larger job board imply greater visibility or more exposure? In a world where bigger is often viewed as better, it’s sometimes tough to decide whether to choose products and services based upon size or other specific factors.  This can even be the case when deciding which job boards to use within your niche.
Of [...]

5 Points to Remember When Writing Your Thank You Letter

Thank You Letter Tips

Networking is crucial when working your way up the corporate ladder, but as an executive you have even more work to do.  As you know, a part of networking is communicating after you’ve completed the interviewing process.  This can easily be accomplished by sending out a thank-you letter.
Thank-you letters show just how much you appreciated [...]

Adjusting Your Job Search Strategy – Time to Make A Change

Time for Change Job Search Strategy

Conducting a job search can be a daunting and bewildering challenge.  If you have been searching for employment for weeks (or months in some cases) without an interview call, you’re likely to be thinking, “What could I be doing wrong?”
Sometimes, it’s that you need to make a few small tweaks to your resume—and other times, [...]