LinkedIn Groups: A Valuable Tool to Expand your C-Suite Network
How intentional is your LinkedIn activity? To gain some insight, ask yourself questions such as: How big is your LinkedIn network? Do you accept every connection invitation you receive? Is your profile a carbon copy of your resume? When you first set up your LinkedIn profile, you likely started building your network with current and […]
The Role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Digital Transformation – Key Skills To Add To Your CFO Resume
Despite all the changes and uncertainty brought on by the pandemic over the last year and a half, at least one thing is sure: the future is digital. The world was thrust into a world where technology was the only method of connectivity, continuity, and connection. Organizations already working on their digital transformation had a […]
How to Attract Recruiters to your C-Suite LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is an incredible tool for employers and c-suite job seekers to connect and network. Over 87% of internal and external recruiters are sourcing candidates on LinkedIn, and 92% of those recruiters are sourcing for Fortune 1000 companies.* Whether you are actively searching for your next c-suite position or are passively interested in professional opportunities, […]
Conducting a C-Suite Job Search? Focus on these 5 Tips.
When was the last time you had to conduct an executive job search? Have you ever received any guidance on how to do it effectively? It can be daunting, especially when your first impression is your CEO resume. Introducing yourself without knowing the person on the other end or without a face-to-face conversation can feel […]
How to Prove Your Thought Leadership Expertise on Your CEO Resume
A thought leader is an executive who has developed a reputation of expertise in their field and has influenced the direction and progression of their industry. Most executives achieve status as thought leaders by leading organizations, serving on boards of directors and advisory committees, speaking at industry events and conferences, and patenting or trademarking their intellectual property. […]
How Much Should Your Executive Resume Cost? The Truth About the $199 Resume.
Is a low-cost resume writing service worth the investment? If you type “resume writers” into your search browser, you’ll notice that the first big sites to come up are fondly referred to by reputable executive resume writers as “resume mills.” These are companies with a lot of writers who generally have pretty slick websites and […]
How to Target Your CEO Resume to a Specific C-Level Position
A quick online query will point out the importance of targeting your CEO resume to a specific position. Despite your wealth of senior-level experience and your wide range of highly developed skills, aiming for a jack-of-all-trades message on your executive resume is not the most effective way to approach your job search. It makes it […]
How to Combat Ageism in Your Job Search, Starting with Your CEO Resume
Are you a mature executive job seeker who has received multiple rejections based only on your executive resume? Are you concerned that recruiters only take a quick glance at your CEO resume and immediately decide you are too old? Unfortunately, recruiters are subject to unconscious bias in their screening processes. Things like a lengthy (20+-year) […]
CEO Resumes – 14 Skills to Add to Your CEO Resume to Transform it into a Board-Ready Resume
Are you seeking your first or second board appointment? You can optimize your CEO resume to demonstrate your capabilities as both a CEO and board member by including key skills that boards often seek. Each board is unique; however, most agree that the bulleted skills and abilities below are desired by boards seeking new members. In addition […]
Top Resume Writers of 2021 – How to Choose a Resume Writer for Your C-Level Resume
The economic outlook for many areas of industry has been growing, and most studies agree that C-suite job opportunities and board seat availability remain moderately strong.* Companies are seeking C-suite leaders and board members who have a greater understanding of technology, financial management, and culture shaping. Communicating your value proposition in both oral and written […]