In today’s digitally-driven job market, creating a strong LinkedIn profile is secondary only to presenting a well-rounded executive resume. Unfortunately, many executives lack the experience or expertise to create an impactful profile without stealing lines from their resumes. Cloning your resume on LinkedIn gives recruiters a redundant (and often lackluster) perspective on your executive experience. […]
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In the digital age, traditional job search wisdom isn’t always relevant. The advent of digital networking, social media, and personal branding affect how professionals find, apply for, and land new jobs. But the influx of technology hasn’t changed the game for the job search alone; it’s also revolutionized how HR teams interview qualified executives. If
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Every field produces talented leaders well-versed in their industry’s trials and triumphs. From entrepreneurs to middle managers working their way up the corporate ladder, executives can’t succeed without a combination of risk-taking and dependability, an ability to create a both a stable environment and company growth. One field, however, produces a higher percentage of leaders
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It’s easy to get lost in the tedium of the job search process: honing your resume, mining new connections on LinkedIn, asking your professional network about job openings, and playing the waiting game. Job interviews add novelty to the process, offering a viable way to sell your skills and connect with the office culture without
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When executives decide to change careers, it typically makes the most financial sense for them to remain in their current position until they’ve signed a new contract. Most C-suite professionals have experience juggling their work and personal lives, but when that personal life bleeds into the business sphere, maintaining boundaries becomes more challenging. Learn how to maintain
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After crafting an expert resume, connecting with a promising HR manager, and acing a job interview, a qualified executive will often find himself negotiating a job offer. Negotiating compensation, time off, and employee benefits like working from home can easily drive a wedge between a hiring manager and an executive. Remaining calm, collected, and steadfast during a job
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Marketing executives, more than any other professional, must not simply follow business trends, but outpace them. CMOs have a unique talent for predicting consumer responses and staying ahead of fluctuating trends. Whether you’re breaking into a new market, reassessing your business strategy, or marketing yourself for a new executive position, here are 3 qualities CMOs
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New Year’s resolutions are a sticking point for many professionals. New Year’s goals can range from “hit the gym” to “climb the corporate ladder,” but rarely factor in a practical means of achieving said goals. Despite numerous flaws in the system, New Year’s resolutions aren’t without value. January 1st gives professionals an opportunity to assess
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The span between Thanksgiving and New Year’s offers endless opportunities for business executives to get ahead, from slimmer competition in the job market to a corporate experience that lends itself to planning and preparation. Small businesses and major corporations alike use the holidays to establish strong teams for the coming quarter. Often HR departments and
As a successful businessperson, you probably have an executive resume tucked away in your professional files. If you’ve spent your career navigating promotions and internal job changes, it’s also likely that you haven’t reassessed your personal branding in several years. An executive resume creates the foundation for personal marketing, professional networking, and career success. If you’re searching
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