Don’t Believe These Executive Resume Myths
Resume Myths… A client and I were talking about resume “rules” and myths recently. She had concerns about a couple of things she had read through the years. With so much conflicting information floating around the web, I can understand why readers have confusion about what should and shouldn’t be on their resumes. Here are […]
IT Executives – 5 Ways for C-level Tech Executives to Write Their Resume
Let’s examine the major factors that drive “skills acquisition” and explore some of the ways an IT executive can be positioned for success. Business Value Communicating value to the organization in technology terms won’t change the business’ perception of IT as a cost center. To state that IT has delivered 99.99% network uptime completely misses […]
Why You Might NOT Want To DIY Your Career Transition
About career transition… We live in the age of do-it-yourself (DIY). We now have TV shows and YouTube channels dedicated to everything, from installing tile to cooking up a fantastic feast or creating your webpage. I am all for learning new things and trying them on my own. Before I go down the DIY path, […]
Resume Age – How to Reduce It on Your Resume
Please consider this scenario; after 20 years of loyalty to his employer, Ken’s position has just been eliminated due to a company merger. He suddenly finds himself unemployed at the age of 58. As Ken begins to search for his outdated resume typed in 1987, he worries about what the future will hold in a […]
Your Resume Is Your Marketing & Sales Pitch
Resume marketing… something many job seekers are unaware of but will know about very soon. Let’s begin with an example a lot of people can relate to… Have you ever walked into a retail store with the intention of “just browsing?” Really, you do not need anything; you’re just window shopping, passing the time. Suddenly, […]