It finally happened. Your carefully crafted elevator pitch, career documents, and interviewing techniques paid off and you’ve accepted a leadership position at a new company. Don’t drop your guard just yet. You may be ready for the next stage in your career, but when you’re an integral part of the executive team, all eyes will …
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By the time most people reach the executive job search level, they’ve long since dismissed job boards as irrelevant. The higher you climb the corporate ladder, the less useful traditional job search means become. Professional networks, headhunters, and a thriving digital footprint have replaced cold calls and emails as the best tools for finding fresh …
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An executive resume writer is a major asset to execs searching for a new career, providing clear benefits throughout their job search. A certified master resume writer (CMRW) knows how to tweak your personal brand to land you an interview, whether that means nixing buzzwords to make your resume more dynamic or choosing appropriate verbiage …
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There’s one question we hear over and over: “Do I need multiple resumes?” The more specialized your skills, the more pertinent the question becomes. Creating two or more resumes gives even an entry-level professional an edge in the job search, but it’s even more important for executives making at least six figures. Networking in the digital …
A well-rounded LinkedIn account is crucial to personal branding in the digital age. But it’s not all about getting recommendations and preventing your boss from catching wind of your job search. LinkedIn has outpaced its original purpose of “online networking tool”, helping execs put their best foot forward before first contact even occurs. Not only …
Atlanta has developed a reputation for innovation and growth, launching careers to new heights in a variety of disparate industries. Everyone from high-level executives to first-time entrepreneurs can find fresh job opportunities, but attracting so many highly qualified professionals to one place means that competition can be fierce. Can the Atlanta job market keep up …
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In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, social media privacy, including LinkedIn, is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. But many remain unaware of just how easily their online actions can come back to haunt them. Executive Resumes Atlanta received a call one morning from an executive requesting a phone consultation. Let’s call him …
For executives between careers, the daily grind of the job search becomes more stifling every day. Connections go unanswered, interviews becomes stressful and unrewarding, and discouragement always seems just around the corner. But one executive tool not only strengthens connections and increases industry knowledge, it boosts job search verve. If you’re struggling to find a …
A job offer may seem like the solution to executive career woes, but that anticipated phone call is only the beginning. Salary negotiation is a minefield, even for execs experienced in the art of asking for more, and periods of unemployment often put professionals in a “take what I can get” mentality. Stop settling for …
Career transitions present their own challenges, whether you’re leaving because of another job, dissatisfaction at work, or performance issues. The mark of a great leader isn’t finding 100% success, but in knowing how to behave when closing a chapter in your career. If you’re leaving your current career, build your personal brand by making a …
