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Top 10 Best Executive Resume Writing Company Review Boards – What the Savvy Executive Needs to Know

Search for “executive resume writers,” “top executive resume writers,” or “best executive resume writing firms,” and you will find pages of results from review boards that purportedly critique and list the “top 5 (or 10 or 20) best executive resume writing companies.” At first glance, this may seem like a quick way to narrow down…

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5 Must-Have Board Resume Writing Keywords

As a board director, you have a lengthy list of priorities for 2023. A looming recession, intense talent competition, heavy inflation, persistent supply chain disruptions, and regulatory requirement changes are weighing heavily on the minds of boards of directors. Combined with what seems like a faster-paced changing environment than what we may have experienced in…

Chief Human Resources Executive Resumes: 2023 Resume Trends

Chief Human Resources Executive Resumes: 2023 CHRO Resume Trends

Executive career transition best practices tell us to be proactive when updating Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) resumes rather than reactive. When an executive opportunity that piques your interest comes up, you will ideally have all your career marketing documents ready to go and not have to scramble to pull everything together. The wisest CHROs…

Leadership Tips for C-Suite & Board Executives: Best Things I Did to Enhance My Leadership Skills In 2022 – These May surprise You

Leadership Tips for C-Suite & Board Executives: Best Things I Did to Enhance My Leadership Skills In 2022, In Preparation for 2023 (These May Surprise You!)

I have strategized and drawn up my 2023 new year’s resolutions for the last three weeks. I take these very seriously—like a business plan. I look at each area of my life, and with rigorous honesty, I map out all areas, including family, physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, business, and finance. I also define the best…

5 Things Boards will be Looking for from CEOs in 2023

5 Things Boards Will Be Looking For From CEOs in 2023

The relationship between the CEO and the board is a critical aspect of an organisation’s success, and the relationship has seen some pretty big ups and downs over the last few years. There was a heavy focus on risk management during the early days of the pandemic, followed by “The Great CEO Swap-Out” as public…

5 Tips for an Effective Executive Career Transition

5 Tips for an Effective Executive Career Transition

As an executive-level leader, you have assumed a certain degree of risk throughout your career. You aren’t a stranger to the sometimes unexpected and dramatic changes that come along with reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, rapid growth phases, and powerful dynamics among executive teams and board members. Luckily, you’ve got decades of experience strategizing how to…

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CIO Resumes: 5 CIO Accomplishments to Highlight

The role of the CIO has been under the spotlight for the last few years, to say the least. With the sudden transition to a remote workforce, never-ending and increasingly complicated cybersecurity threats, and global digital transformations, CIOs have their work cut out for them. Not only are CIOs scrambling to adapt to the fallout…

How to Target a Board Position: Why You Need a Separate Set of Board Documents

How to Target a Board Position: Why You Need a Separate Set of Board Documents

Targeting board director roles is a different ball game than targeting executive leadership roles. As such, you need an entirely different set of career marketing documents—or board documents—to set yourself up for success. In a previous article, we covered how a board document’s content differs from an executive resume. However, the term “board document” doesn’t…

An Executive/Board Director’s Guide to Re-Entering the Workforce

An Executive/Board Director’s Guide to Re-Entering the Workforce

It is becoming increasingly common for people to be out of the workforce for a year or more. Sometimes by choice and sometimes involuntary, there are several reasons why someone may step away from the workforce for a period, including caring for elders or children, returning to school, deciding to travel, or overcoming a personal…

6 Reasons to Incorporate a Website Into Your Executive Career Marketing Documents

6 Reasons to Incorporate a Website Into Your Executive Career Marketing Documents

What comes to mind when you hear “executive career marketing documents?” Likely, the first things you think of are an executive resume and a value proposition letter. If you think about it for another second or two, you may come up with a LinkedIn profile and executive bio. One of the least thought-of and underrated…

Executive Interviews: How to Know if It’s Not a Fit

Executive Interviews: How to Know if It’s Not a Fit

Whether you’ve recently participated in an executive interview or have one coming up, it’s important to keep a balanced perspective. Rather than a straight-up interrogation, it is a chance for both parties to evaluate the fit with the other. Executive interviews are a two-way street. Both the company and the candidate need to make an…

5 Ways to Make your C-Suite Resume Believable

5 Ways to Make Your C-Suite Resume Believable

To pique the interest of potential employers, you must provide a C-Suite resume, value proposition letter, and other career marketing documents that are believable. One way to check if your executive resume is believable is to conduct the “scratch test.” If you were to scratch your name off the top of the resume and write…

5 Executive Resume Grammar & Writing Tips for a C-Suite Resume

5 Executive Resume Grammar & Writing Tips for a C-Suite Resume

As soon as you start researching how to write an executive resume, it quickly becomes apparent that they don’t follow standard grammatical rules. A major reason for this is that the subject (the candidate—i.e., you) is always implicit in the context of a C-suite resume. If you were to write a resume in full first-person…

5 Types of Executive Interview Questions to Prepare For

4 Types of Executive Interview Questions to Prepare For

Executive interviews can be intimidating, to say the least. Demonstrating integrity and building trust between the interviewer and interviewee are key components, as well as balancing a conversational ebb and flow throughout the discussion. Ultimately, an executive interview is stressful because it is an emotional experience for all stakeholders, with the goal of finding the…

CHRO Resumes: How to go Beyond "Human Resources"

CHRO Resumes: How to go Beyond “Human Resources”

If you could pick the top 2 business functions and C-Suite roles that the global COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on, what would they be? Likely, the first would be information technology and the CTO. Countless employees were moved to remote work in the blink of an eye, many without previous digital infrastructure. Digital transformation…

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Board of Directors Intelligence: Emotional, Mindfulness, & Adversity

You may recall learning at some point in your educational endeavors about the 7 types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. There are 3 new types of intelligence that are gaining traction among boards of directors: emotional intelligence, mindfulness intelligence, and adversity intelligence. They go hand in hand with other core…

5 Ways a Board Resume is Different from an Executive Resume

5 Ways a Board Resume is Different from an Executive Resume

Here’s a hard truth: the resume you’ve used to get you to your current CEO, COO, CDO, CFO, CMO, CIO, CTO, or other CxO executive position won’t cut it when it comes to landing your first (or next) board seat. The two documents have highly differentiated audiences and must be specifically targeted to each purpose.…

Top Skills Boards are Looking for in 2022

Top Skills Boards are Looking For in 2022

One of the benefits of targeting a seat on a board of directors is that it forces you to take a long hard look at your skills and strengths. You can use your board documents to prove that your top skills parallel the needs of a board. Doing so will help boards take you more…

Committee Chair Dos and Don’ts: How to Excel

Committee Chair Dos and Don’ts: How to Excel

A good committee chairperson is charismatic, a good communicator and listener, and has a big-picture vision and a clear sense of direction. They are excellent facilitators with a strong governance background, solid business acumen, and broad experience. Not only do they have a comprehensive set of skills and leadership experience, but they also must stand…

Unconventional Professional Development Resources for Executives & Board Directors

Unconventional Professional Development Resources for Executives & Board Directors

Whether you feel like your executive career has stalled, you’re considering a job transition, you want to stay current and relevant, or you’re simply curious about a new topic, learning new skills will help you reach those goals. On top of that, one of the top things hiring companies and boards look for in their…

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Executive Digital Networking: How C-Suite Executives and Board Directors Can Build Networking Relationships on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is an incredible tool for CEOs, COOs, CDOs, CFOs, CMOs, CIOs, CTOs, and other CXO executives undertaking a job transition. It has become more than just another social networking site, providing extensive reach, passive access to your most significant accomplishments and career highlights, and—most importantly—endless executive digital networking opportunities. With 830M+ users worldwide, you…

5 Unintentional Executive Career Mistakes to Avoid

5 Unintentional Executive Career Mistakes to Avoid

It’s easy enough to identify a scapegoat when your executive career path doesn’t go as planned and you want someone or something to blame. Corporate changes, misaligned values, and economic uncertainty are all common culprits and can undoubtedly derail your career, but what happens when the perpetrator of your misfortune is actually you? You may…

5 Questions to Help You Navigate Your Executive Career Journey

5 Questions to Help You Navigate Your Executive Career Journey

An executive career journey isn’t as straightforward as climbing the corporate ladder anymore. No magic formula will guarantee career recognition and promotions until you reach the top. The career trajectory vision has morphed from a vertical bottom-up ladder to more of a lattice, with vertical, horizontal, and diagonal opportunities. The path through the career lattice…

5 Tips to Conquer your Next Board Interview

5 Tips to Conquer Your Next Board Interview

Congratulations! You scheduled a board interview! Now what? A board interview will have a different focus and flow than the average CXO interview. The most productive board interviews will be cooperative, informative, and conversational. Ultimately, the board interview should be a balanced 2-way evaluation; both board and candidate aim to make an informed decision on…

How to Show Emotional Intelligence on your CXO Resume

How to Show Emotional Intelligence on Your CXO Resume

The idea of emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (EQ) surfaced as a field of study in the 1990s* and has been gaining traction as a must-have executive leadership trait over the last 3 decades. While CXOs need to have incredible business and strategic acumen, the best CXOs can also readily identify and manage the emotions…

Executive Branding: Is Your Executive Career Brand Authentic?

We’ve all met someone we didn’t entirely trust or believe what they say. Often, it’s because the person comes across as inauthentic; they say one thing but do another, pretend to be someone they’re not, or behave differently depending on who is in the room. In an executive job transition, portraying this image can cause…

Executive LinkedIn Profiles: The Power of a Professional Headshot

Your CXO resume and LinkedIn profile are arguably the 2 most important parts of your executive job transition. Both need to work in conjunction to help you land your next opportunity. Where your executive resume is generally more targeted and formal, you have a little more freedom with your LinkedIn profile to add personality and…

Avoid these Common CXO Resume Pitfalls to Get Interviews

Avoid These Common CxO Resume Pitfalls to Get Interviews

Not all CxO resumes are created equally. If you have ever been on the hiring side of the recruitment process, you have almost definitely experienced this firsthand. You may know a good resume when you see one, but do you know how to write one? Check your resume to make sure it *doesn’t* do or…

How Often Should You Update Your C-Suite Resume?

How Often Should You Update Your C-Suite Resume?

Your C-suite resume is top of mind when you embark on or are in the middle of an executive job transition, but what about after you’ve selected and begun your next opportunity? Does it end up out of sight and out of mind until your next change in employment? It’s easy to forget about your…

The Power of an Executive Biography

The Power of an Executive Biography

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all step-by-step guide to landing your next C-suite position. You’ll need to do more than dust off your CxO resume and put it online. The reality is that most executive-level jobs are never advertised, which means candidates have to focus on networking, targeted search activities, and a professionally branded set of…

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Are You Ready to Break Into the C-Suite?

Leading a company as a member of the c-suite leadership team is a challenging and rewarding experience. But how do you get there? The first piece of advice many executive career development practitioners will offer is to “try everything.” Don’t narrow down your specialization too soon. Dabble in as many different business areas as you…

Is Chief Purpose Officer (CPO) the Next Major C-Level Role?

Is Chief Purpose Officer (CPO) the Next Major C-Level Role?

A record number of employees are leaving their jobs, citing the desire for purpose-driven work as a significant contributing factor to their decision. More and more employees—including CEOs, COOs, CDOs, CFOs, CMOs, CIOs, CTOs, CHROs, and other CXO executives—need to understand and feel aligned with their organization’s core corporate purpose and believe that they are…

How to Gracefully Decline a CEO Job Offer

How to Gracefully Decline a CEO Job Offer

It isn’t the number one scenario you think to prepare for in an executive job transition, but there may come a time when you find yourself in the position of declining a job offer. Everything has gone exactly according to plan so far. Your CEO resume, value proposition letter, LinkedIn profile, and other career marketing…

How to Describe your CEO Leadership Style on your CEO Resume

How to Describe your CEO Leadership Style on your CEO Resume

Whether you are a seasoned CEO or just embarking on your executive-level career, you have certain innate traits that combine into your unique leadership style. Humans are dynamic creatures, and chances are you will adopt and adapt different styles in different situations, environments, and for different individuals. There are many books and articles available to…

C-Suite Job Transitions: Is it Time to Rebrand your Candidate Persona?

C-Suite Job Transitions: Is it Time to Rebrand your Candidate Persona?

In light of all the employment and economic turmoil in the world right now, it might be worth taking a step back and re-evaluating your job transition activities. Is it time for a rebrand? Ask yourself these questions: How many executive resumes have you sent out in the past few months? How many replies have…

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5 Tips for Maximizing Your Executive Compensation When Changing Jobs

Late last year I was fortunate enough to have several exciting conversations with Ezra Singer, who is arguably the foremost authority in the US on executive compensation. Ezra now serves as an advisor to top executives on compensation negotiation. He is a former Senior Executive HR Leader for Verizon, GTE, Limited Brands, and Lenovo –…

How to Get out of a CxO Career Rut and Reignite Passion

How to Get out of a CxO Career Rut and Reignite Passion

Even though you’ve made it to the “top,” CxO careers are full of ups and downs. In a career peak, you are motivated, excited, inspired, and inspiring. A career trough is just the opposite; you feel dormant, stagnant, and uninspired, possibly even demotivated and disengaged. You feel like you’ve put in exceptional amounts of time…

How to Cultivate Innovation on Your Executive Resume

How to Highlight Innovation on Your C-Suite Resume

“Innovation” is one of those words that get thrown around a lot, especially in executive career marketing documents like CEO resumes, value proposition letters, LinkedIn profiles, and executive biographies. Workplaces that value innovation and creativity benefit from stronger teams, high employee engagement, morale, and retention rates, and expedited problem-solving and agility. It’s no wonder that…

How to Build a Diverse Board of Directors

How to Build a Diverse Board of Directors

Mary Elizabeth Bradford is the Founder and Executive Director of CEOresumewriter.com and Maryelizabethbradford.com and a past executive recruiter. A thought leader in the career services industry for over 20 years, she holds 5 distinct advanced certifications for senior-level resume writing, online branding and executive-level job search coaching (CERM, CMRW, CARW, MCD, NCOPE). She has been…

5 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Professional Executive Resume Writer

5 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Professional Executive Resume Writer

Are you frustrated and disappointed with the length of your job transition, the number of phone calls and LinkedIn connection requests you get, or the low quality of career opportunities on your plate? It might be time to enlist the help of a professional executive resume writer. A speedy and lucrative job transition comprises compelling…

5 Common Executive Interview Questions and How You Can Prep for Success

5 Common Executive Interview Questions and How You Can Prep for Success

Let the interrogation begin. You have shaken hands with your interviewers and sat down at the board room table with these strangers; now it’s time to provide calm, authentic, and thoughtful responses to intrusive questions about the most stressful moments of your career. No big deal, all you need to do is build strong, trusting…

CEO of What? Add Context to your CxO Resume with these 5 Topics

CEO of What? Add Context to your CxO Resume with these 5 Topics

The meaning of the title “Chief Executive Officer” has morphed over time. Recently, Elon Musk went as far as to say that “CEO is a made-up title.” It’s a somewhat controversial statement, but as Inc.com writes, “He kind of has a point.”* CEO can mean anything from solopreneur to top-level leaders of multibillion-dollar multinational corporations.…

How to Create Attention-Grabbing Accomplishments for your CxO Resume

How to Create Attention-Grabbing Accomplishments for your CxO Resume

When was the last time you updated your executive resume? Did you become frustrated trying to describe your accomplishments and results without feeling like you were bragging? Or did you struggle to come up with what to say about your strengths and achievements? Professional executive resume writers exist for a reason: resume writing is hard!…

Best Healthcare CxO Resume Samples: Resume Examples for Healthcare Executives

Best Healthcare CxO Resume Samples: Resume Examples for Healthcare Executives

It’s no secret that the pandemic provided everyone with the opportunity to re-evaluate their employment situations and goals. Millions of Americans have been inspired and motivated to take action and change their current circumstance as a result. Whether you fall into the re-evaluating group or the action group, there’s no time like the present to…

Best Board of Director Resume Samples: Examples of Board Resumes

Best Board of Director Resume Samples: Examples of Board Resumes

To expedite a job transition, you need to tailor your CxO resume to your target position. The same concept can be applied to board of director roles; a strategically designed board resume has different skills and components than the average CEO, COO, CFO, CDO, CIO, or CSO resume. Metrics and career parameters are still relevant,…

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Executive Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford Earns Her “CMRW Executive Editor” Certification

It is an honor to have been awarded CDI’s newest certification, CMRW Executive Editor. This certification is for Executive Directors of resume writing teams and I am currently the only Executive Resume Writer to hold this title. I appreciate CDI’s commitment to broadening their scope of certifications to support their members. CEOresumewriter.com is committed to…

Resume Examples for CEOs – Best CEO Resume Samples

Resume Examples for CEOs – Best CEO Resume Samples

Executive leadership resume best practices are constantly changing. A professionally written CEO resume can make all the difference in an executive job transition, bringing in more interviews, better positions, bigger offers, and faster transitions. Harnessing modern CEO resume strategies and trends gives you a competitive edge, reduces your frustration during your search, and unlocks more…

CxO Job Transitions: Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process

CxO Job Transitions: Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Unconscious Bias. Vanderbilt University defines unconscious bias as “prejudice or unsupported judgments in favor of or against one thing, person, or group as compared to another, in a way that is usually considered unfair.”* As humans, our brains are constantly creating associations outside of our conscious…

C-Level Resume KPIs: Include these Retention & Turnover KPIs in Your C-Level Resume

C-Level Resume KPIs: Include these Retention & Turnover KPIs in Your C-Level Resume

Retention and turnover KPIs are an integral measure of business performance, right up near the top with financial and customer metrics. Combine that with the fact that employees are quitting their jobs in record numbers recently, employee resignations are on everyone’s mind right now. Potential employers will be interested in hearing about your employee retention…

CxO Testimonials: How this Useful Tool can Boost your Job Transition

CxO Testimonials: How this Useful Tool can Boost your Job Transition

Cohesive, branded career marketing documents are vital to any executive job transition. These documents include the value proposition letter, resume, LinkedIn profile, and executive biography. One document that tends to get overlooked but can have an unexpectedly high impact is the testimonials. Sometimes referred to as an endorsement, employment reference, or letter of recommendation, a…

Hospital CEO Resumes: Include these 5 Themes to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Hospital CEO Resumes: Include these 5 Themes to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Hospital CEOs are part business leaders and part politicians who have a rich blend of business acumen, financial aptitude, diplomacy, and advocacy. In the United States, there are about 6K Healthcare CEOs overseeing almost 1M staffed beds, 36M+ admissions, and $1T+ in expenses.* The background and career progression of hospital CEOs varies greatly, but oversight…

CEO Keywords: 5 Post-COVID Keywords to Include on your CEO Resume

CEO Keywords: 5 Post-COVID Keywords to Include on Your CEO Resume

For better or worse, COVID has shone a light on many aspects of our daily lives that weren’t previously under the spotlight. Transitioning from the 2020 dumpster fire to 2021’s show of extraordinary resilience, we’re learning to make our way through disruptions in public health, food and supply systems, travel, and the world of work.…

CxO Resumes: Behind the Scenes of the Board Recruitment Process

CxO Resumes: Behind the Scenes of the Board Recruitment Process

If you’re feeling tapped out in your career as a CxO, it may be time to consider becoming a member of a board of directors. They are a perfect opportunity to maintain and use your expertise while developing new specialties and experiences. You should know, though, board selection requirements and processes are significantly different from…

CSO Resumes: 5 Leadership Traits to Highlight

CSO Resumes: 5 Leadership Traits to Highlight

Quick! Without cheating, what are the most important things to include on your CSO resume? Even if it has been years since you’ve had to write one, you likely listed name, contact information, employment history, and education. If you’ve stayed current on executive resume and job transition trends, you likely also know that adding a…

CXO Mental Health: 5 Ways to Inspire Mental Wellness in Yourself and Others

CxO Mental Health: 5 Ways to Inspire Mental Wellness in Yourself and Others

The pandemic has caused a surge in stress, anxiety, and depression levels, brought on by the upheaval in work and education situations, social isolation, and loss of loved ones. Mental Health America statistics reveal that 19% of adults in the US are experiencing mental illness—the equivalent of 47M Americans.* In many ways, the pandemic has…

CDO Resumes: 5 Traits of a Continuous Learner

CDO Resumes: 5 Traits of a Continuous Learner

Hiring trends are changing in the post-COVID era. In this digital transformation age, qualities such as being eager, trainable, and quick to pick up new skills weigh more heavily in hiring decisions and overpowering items like years of experience or a comprehensive list of technological competencies. These are traits of a continuous learner, and organizations…

CFO to CEO: 5 Ways to Demonstrate your Capabilities on Your Executive Resume

CFO to CEO: 5 Ways to Demonstrate your Capabilities on Your Executive Resume

The transition from CFO to CEO is not exactly natural, logical, or expected. CFOs may not be considered viable CEO candidates because their resumes don’t usually demonstrate full P&L oversight. However, great CFOs hold many traits that are transferrable to great CEOs. For example, they approach problem-solving and decision-making with a focus on details, data,…

CIO Interviews: 5 Tips to Ace your Next Virtual Interview

CIO Interviews: 5 Tips to Ace your Next Virtual Interview

In a CIO interview, your number 1 prerogative should be putting your best foot forward. Interviews are high-stakes conversations that require significant preparation, regardless of how agile and eloquent a communicator you may be. Whether in-person or virtually, your goal is to impress your interviewers, develop trust, make a genuine connection, and ultimately inspire an…

Landed a New CTO Role? Here are 5 Ways to Set Yourself up for Success

Landed a New CTO Role? Here are 5 Ways to Set Yourself up for Success

Congratulations on your new Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) role! Did you know that many of the skills and approaches you have developed and perfected in your career as an executive transformation leader can be applied to your job transition? As a change management executive, you’re no stranger to complex processes and discrete initiatives. You know…

CXOs with Empathy: How to Build an Empathetic Corporate Culture

CxOs with Empathy: How to Build an Empathetic Corporate Culture

CxOs and executive leaders in the US are currently in the grips of unprecedented employee turnover. The Great Resignation/Turnover Tsunami is upon us, and CxOs are having difficulty pinpointing why employees are leaving. According to a far-reaching survey conducted by McKinsey & Company, 40% of employees surveyed consider themselves somewhat likely to change employers within…

Executive Interviews: Verbal and Nonverbal Cues to Look for During your Interview

Executive Interviews: Verbal and Nonverbal Cues to Look for During your Interview

In any communicative interaction, there is a sender and a receiver. Thousands of verbal and nonverbal cues are transmitted between communication partners at any given time during a conversation. Few such interactions are as high-stakes as an executive-level job interview. Both interviewer and interviewee are constantly making mental notes, keeping up with the conversation, and…

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CxO Resume Tips: Proving Your Transformational Expertise

The buzzword “transformation” is often high on the list of keywords executive recruiters and potential employers look for in a c-suite resume. The experience of successfully turning around and transforming underperforming organizations and business units is invaluable in executive leadership positions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the chances are high that you and your organization…

C-Level Resume Tips: 5 Things you Must do to Update your 5+-Year-Old Resume

C-Level Resume Tips: 5 Things you Must do to Update your 5+-Year-Old Resume

When should you update your C-level resume—when you change employers? Or maybe the day before an enticing employment opportunity closes? (Quick tip: you will have no luck if your answer is the latter). Your CXO resume is an ever-evolving document that should be updated on an ongoing basis to reflect updated employment experience, accomplishments, and…

5 Chief Executive Officer Characteristics to Highlight on your CEO Resume

5 Chief Executive Officer Characteristics to Highlight on your CEO Resume

While the bulk of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) resume should focus on relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments, it is equally important to portray a versatile personality with passion and charisma. When an executive recruitment firm reads a resume, they are looking for proof of prior success and a human being with practical interpersonal…

Executive Resume Writer Trade Secrets

Executive Resume Writer Trade Secrets

When was the last time you updated your CXO resume? Did you struggle because you felt like you were bragging, failing to effectively communicate your value, or just didn’t know where to start? Whether you are currently unemployed, know you will be in the future, or are exploring business opportunities, you need a resume that…

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Top 10 Best Executive Resume Writing Company Review Boards – What the Savvy Executive Needs to Know

Search for “executive resume writers,” “top executive resume writers,” or “best executive resume writing firms,” and you will find pages of results from review boards that purportedly critique and list the “top 5 (or 10 or 20) best executive resume writing companies.” At first glance, this may seem like a quick way to narrow down…

5 Things Every CXO Needs in their Executive Biography

5 Things Every CXO Needs in their Executive Biography

Unfortunately, there is one part of a CXO’s executive career marketing documents that sometimes gets overlooked: the executive biography. A CXO needs a branded and unified set of documents for an effective career transition, including a resume, cover letter/value proposition letter, LinkedIn profile, etc. Every piece of information must align with your current career goals…

How to Conduct a CxO Job Search and Improve your Digital Footprint

How to Conduct a CxO Job Search and Improve your Digital Footprint

More than 50% of employers have found content online that made them decide not to hire a candidate, according to a 2018 CareerBuilder Survey. At the same time, 47% of employers surveyed say that if they can’t find anything about an applicant online, they are less likely to invite that candidate in for an interview.*…

The Most Powerful CxO Cover Letter: The Value Proposition Letter (VPL)

The Most Powerful CxO Cover Letter: The Value Proposition Letter (VPL)

Career professionals such as CEO resume writers, career coaches, and executive job transition specialists have mixed opinions when it comes to the value a cover letter brings to job search marketing documents. Cover letters have traditionally been long, methodical, and impersonal letters that are full of insignificant words like “team player” and “synergistic.” In an…

How to Uncover CXO Job Opportunities in the Hidden Job Market

How to Uncover CxO Job Opportunities in the Hidden Job Market

To find your next CxO or executive job opportunity, you’re going to have to go beyond the typical online “search and apply” technique. Different job search techniques yield dramatically different results, and you want to get high-quality results with reasonable effort. Most CEO, COO, CDO, CFO, CMO, CIO, CTO, and other CxO executive opportunities aren’t…

How to Secure a Board Seat: Universal Board Member Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

How to Secure a Board Seat: Universal Board Member Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all skillset for board members. There is infinite variety between boards in terms of their needs, goals, processes, and operating styles. No two boards are alike, which makes board member positions an excellent opportunity for executives to use their expertise to undertake intellectual business challenges that directly impact the direction and…

An Executive Interview Guide for the CXO Candidate

An Executive Interview Guide for the CxO Candidate

Congratulations, you’ve scheduled an interview! Now what? Are you confident enough in the agility and eloquence of your communication that you feel like you can walk into the interview room and wing it? Or are you more introverted and despise the idea of having to “put yourself out there,” despite your inside-out and upside-down expertise…

CxO Job Seeker Marketing Documents: Which Ones do you Need for your Job Search?

CxO Job Seeker Marketing Documents: Which Ones do you Need for your Job Search?

Historically, the 2 essential job seeker marketing documents have been the value proposition letter (VPL) and the resume. While these two items remain the foundation of an effective job search, having a professionally branded and well-rounded set of documents and online representations will put you at the top of the call list, especially when combined…

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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

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,…

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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

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…

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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…

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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…

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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)…

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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.…

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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…

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Post-COVID Job Search Tips for the Executive

A good resume writing firm can help you with your career transition in multiple ways that can be truly life-changing. By writing your executive resume to the role you want, the firm can help you to achieve your goals, which may include a higher title, a move to a bigger or better company, increasing your overall compensation, or all of these and more.

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Executive Jobs Opportunities in Entertainment Networking, Productivity Tools, and Micro Schools

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: North American VC investment surged in Q1 Investors put a record $72.7 billion into North American startups in the first quarter of this year, according to Crunchbase data. We look at how funding breaks down by stage and spotlight the deals that drove exit returns…

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Executive Jobs Opportunities in Electric Vehicles (Some that Fly), Dating Apps, and NY Startups

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: Why SPACs are targeting EV companies This year, a slew of electric vehicle and aircraft companies have announced their intentions to go public through a SPAC. Among them are electric-bus maker Proterra, charging station company EVgo, electric-truck startup Xos, and two electric aircraft developers. We…

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Executive Jobs: New Companies in Software, Health and Manufacturing

Companies in these industries listed from Private Equity Info are growing! SOFTWARE Azalea Health: LLR Partners invested in Azalea Health (Atlanta, GA, US), a cloud-based electronic health record and patient engagement solution, including integrated telehealth functionality, revenue cycle management and mobile health applications. Deposco: NewSpring Capital invested in Deposco (Alpharetta, GA, US), a provider of…

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A Checklist to Help You Pick the Best Executive Resume Writer For You

If you are an executive, you may be wondering if it is worth it to invest in having your resume professionally written. Read on to find out why I think it is and what you should look for when choosing a great executive resume writer. Why the Best Executive Resume Writers are Worth It Most…

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Executive Jobs Opportunities in Vertical Farming, Cyber Insurance, and Healthcare Recruiting

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: ixLayer raises $75M for telehealth diagnostics Diagnostic health testing startup ixLayer raised $75 million in an oversubscribed Series A round led by General Catalyst. The San Francisco-based company provides a telehealth infrastructure for payors, providers and government partners to scale testing in weeks versus months.…

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3 CEO Resume Examples that Show Strengths that WORK

20+ years of expertise summarized in a 2- or 3-page document is no easy feat. This explains why developing a Chief Executive Officer resume can be tricky. Often, CEOs will come to me with original 5-pages resumes, simply as a result of not knowing what strengths to emphasize and which to minimize or exclude. Here I…

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Executive Jobs Opportunities in Enterprise Software, Pet Health, and Dental Insurance

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: Marketplace aggregators are raising giant sums. Here’s why. In 2021 alone, at least six e-commerce marketplace aggregators have raised venture rounds. Altogether, they’ve pulled in over $2.3 billion in known funding, with Thrasio leading the group with $1.6 billion. We look at factors behind the…

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Executive Jobs: Startups Hot Startups Hiring as of March 2021

New businesses are always looking for c-level execs and startup companies are the best place to find those hidden jobs! Here are the latest from AngelList. Hot Startup Jobs SafeGraph: We predict the past – data for physical places. Explore 16 jobs. Alice Financial: Give your employees a raise, for free while lowering your company’s…

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Executives: Understanding Technology is No Longer Optional

Steve Brown, author of The Innovation Ultimatum, implores executives to embrace the spatial computing era. “It doesn’t matter if you don’t think of yourself as a technology company. You are, whether you like it or not. So, whatever industry you’re in, as an executive, it is now an important part of your job description that…

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Innovation Governance: Board Oversight is Good for Company Growth

In his LinkedIn article, “Are Boards Embracing Innovation Governance?” Mark Pfister (aka “The Board Architect”) argues that rather than stifling innovation, governance can actually enhance and even accelerate it. Read on to find out what risks lack of Board oversight can invite and why there is an increasing need for this Board strategy.

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Why You Should Have a Certified Top Executive Resume Writer Write Your C-Level Resume

Things I Hear as a Top Executive Resume Writer As a top executive resume writer, I have the privilege of speaking with many CEOs, CFO, CIOs, etc. on a weekly basis. These are just a few of the statements I hear over and over again from these executives in career transition: “I have not had…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C Startups | January 13, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. UK event booking platform Feast It bags £1.7M funding, witnesses growth in virtual events UKTN This investment comes at a…

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Executive Jobs: Here Are the Top 10 Industries for PE Investments

Companies in these industries listed from Private Equity Info are growing! SOFTWARE WinWorker (Goch, Germany) March 2020 – Battery Ventures acquired Sander + Partner GmbH (dba WinWorker). WinWorker provides business management software and mobile tools for SME craftsmen companies. HEALTHCARE AMT (Irvine, CA) August 2020 – One Equity Partners acquired American Medical Technologies. The Silverfern Group partnered with One Equity Partners in the…

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MaryElizabethBradford.com is Named a Top 100 Career Website!

We are honored to make Feedspot’s Top 100 Career Blogs, Websites & Influencers in 2020! This is a solid list of excellent career resources. Click here to see MaryElizabethBradford.com’s blog on Feedspot. Mary Elizabeth Bradford is a Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM), Internationally Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), Certified Master Career Director (MCD) and Certified…

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Executive Jobs Opportunities in Smart Power, Info Tech, Legal Tech, and Skills Training

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: Epirus lands $70M for smart power Epirus, a startup developing smart power applications, has landed $70 million in a Series B round led by Bedrock Capital. The Hawthorne, California-based company designs and builds high-powered microwave products, targeting militaries of the United States and allies as…

How to Choose an Executive Resume Writer

How to Choose an Executive Resume Writer

Now that you’ve decided you need help with your resume, the next challenge will be to choose an executive resume writer. A common concern I hear from my executive-level clients is that searching for career and job search help on the internet is extremely confusing. The internet is a great place for researching economic and…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C Startups | December 9, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Dragos Announces Record-Setting $110M Investment in Industrial Cybersecurity with Series C Funding Business Wire Other Series C investors include Saudi…

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Executive Jobs Opportunities in Digital Pathology, Automation, E-Commerce, Logistics

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: These are the final startups going public in 2020 December is here, which means the year-end rush to the public markets has begun. Airbnb, Wish, Affirm and Roblox are among the high-flying startups that have filed to go public in recent weeks, lining up a…

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How to Manage CEO Job Searches

Most of my CEO and other CxO clients who initially come to me for executive resumes tell me that this is the first time they have ever had to look or plan for a new position, so CEO job searches often have them wading into new waters. Most of their CEO job offers have come…

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Executive Salary Negotiation: Special Compensation Package Situations

If you are entering a start-up, turnaround, or special needs situation, your executive compensation package is more highly negotiable. Employment attorney, Robert Adelson, shares why these circumstances can justify a special compensation package and what they should include. Read on in CEOWorld Magazine’s article, “Negotiating a Custom CEO or C-level Executive Compensation Package.”

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Executive Jobs: Logistics, Transportation, Cloud Comm, Solar Tracking

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: October was a bountiful month for startup funding Global venture funding in October held steady at $23 billion and followed a strong third quarter, according to Crunchbase data. At the same time, 14 new unicorn companies were created last month—the second-highest monthly total this year—indicating…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C Startups | October 26, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Female Founders Fund’s Anu Duggal On Sourcing Deals During Covid And Investing In Founders She Never Met Forbes Firms invested…

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Boost Your C-Level Job Search: Hidden Job Tips + My Executive Search Tools

For the past few months, I have been focusing on sharing with my executive clients and readers where the money is flowing and what industries and niches are growing. See the latest hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase below! If you are in a passive or active job search and would like to learn how…

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Executive Jobs: Gene Therapy, Online Learning, Hospitality Tech, Delivery Apps

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: Inside Sutter Hill’s remarkable year Venture capital firm Sutter Hill Ventures keeps a very low profile. But this year, it’s been a standout among firms that have seen large exits, with back-to-back IPOs of portfolio companies Snowflake and Sumo Logic. An early bet on Snowflake,…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C Startups | October 7, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. No Code, No Problem: Unqork Secures $207M In Series C Funding Crunchbase News The round was led by funds and…

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Executive Jobs! CTO and CBO Positions Open Now

Check out these new C-level roles from Lead 5: Chief Business Officer Helix OpCo LLC West / Healthcare / Private PE Chief Technology Officer Verbit.ai Mid-Atlantic / Technology / Private VC

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C Startups | September 22-23, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Medasense raises $18M Series C Mass Device Medasense raises $18M Series C … Medasense Biometrics announced today that it raised…

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Executive Jobs: Virtual Events, Self-Driving Tech, Pharmaceuticals, CXA

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: Airtable lands $185M Series D Project management software company Airtable has landed $185 million in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to $2.5 billion. Thrive Capital led the round for the San Francisco-based company, which aims to make it easier for teams to…

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Executive Jobs: SaaS, E-Learning, Social CRM, Orthodontics

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: DNX Ventures closes $315M for B2B fund VC investor DNX Ventures closed its third fund, DNX Ventures Fund III, focused on early-stage B2B startups. The Silicon Valley firm plans to invest in seed-plus and Series A rounds for U.S.- and Japan-based startups in sectors including…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C | August 24-25, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. PatientPop Announces $50M in Series C Funding PRNewswire With the new investment from HLM Venture Partners, HLM partner Steve Tolle…

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Executive Job Search: Space Technology, Cryptocurrency, Remote Work Tech

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: Airbnb files confidentially for IPO Airbnb is finally going public. The San Francisco-based unicorn announced it has submitted a confidential filing for an initial public offering of undisclosed size. The planned offering, which comes as the pandemic continues to depress travel and hospitality spending, will…

What to Expect from an Executive Resume Writing Service (And What to Know Before You Hire One)

What to Expect from an Executive Resume Writing Service (And What to Know Before You Hire One)

A good resume writing firm can help you with your career transition in multiple ways that can be truly life-changing. By writing your executive resume to the role you want, the firm can help you to achieve your goals, which may include a higher title, a move to a bigger or better company, increasing your overall compensation, or all of these and more.

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C | August 12-13, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Tesi, NordicNinja et al. in $54m series-C for Varjo Unquote Finland-based venture capital investors Tesi and NordicNinja have participated in…

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Executive Job Search: E-Commerce, Mobile Apps, Food Delivery, Branding

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Crunchbase: Grab eyes another $200M Southeast Asian ride-hailing leader Grab is reportedly raising $200 million from South Korea’s Stic Investments in what would rank as the latest of many giant fundraising rounds. The Singapore-based company is among the most richly financed tech startups in the region,…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – July 27-29, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Draper Esprit sells remaining stake in TransferWise for €19.8m Siliconrepublic.com Dublin and London-listed venture capital firm Draper Esprit has sold…

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Executive Job Search: Brain Science, Dental Tech, Remote Tech, Sales Tech

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Cruchbase: Ceros snags $100M for code-free design Ceros, developer of a design platform that helps marketers make content without any code, has raised $100 million in a funding round led by Sumeru Equity Partners. Founded in 2012, London-based Ceros today has more than 200 employees across…

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Executive Job Search: Big Data, Wellness, Healthcare, AI

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Cruchbase: Thrasio joins unicorn club with $260M A newcomer has joined the unicorn club. Thrasio, an acquirer of Amazon third-party private-label businesses, has closed on a $260 million Series C round of funding led by Advent International. The round sets a pre-money valuation of more than…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – July 13, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Robinhood raises another $320 million at an $8.6 billion valuation Fortune Investors are adding hundreds of millions more to Robinhood’s…

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Executive Job Search: Fintech, Fashion, Big Data

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Cruchbase: OwnBackup lands $50M OwnBackup, a startup known primarily as a backup and disaster recovery system for Salesforce users, announced a $50 million investment led by Insight Partners. The financing brings total funding for the 5-year-old, New Jersey-based company to around $100 million. Sequoia closes on…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – July 7, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. The Funded: 2 more Bay Area biotech IPO filings and a third sets a price range New York Business Journal…

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Executive Job Search: Unicorns, Genomics, AI, Entertainment Tech

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Cruchbase: Unicorn board now above 600 companies valued at $2T At least 44 new private companies crossed the $1 billion valuation threshold this year. That brings the total number of global unicorns tracked by Crunchbase to just over 600, with their collective valuation soaring to nearly…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – Jun 29, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Codefresh Raises $27M in Series C Funding FinSMEs (blog) … Series C funding. The round, which has brought total funding…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – Jun 23, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. With rising demand for in-home care, DispatchHealth scores $136M round backed by Optum … FierceHealthcare … house call app Heal…

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Executive Job Search: Biopharma, Gaming, Data, Fintech, IT

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Cruchbase: FirstMark Capital closes on $650M for two funds New York’s FirstMark Capital announced two new funds totaling $650 million. FirstMark V, a $380 million fund, will invest in early-stage technology companies, while FirstMark Opportunity Fund III, a $270 million fund, will focus on follow-on rounds…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – Jun 16, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Hyperscience Raises $60M for its Intelligent Document and Data Automation Platform AlleyWatch We secured a $60M Series C financing round…

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Executive Job Search: Health Tech, Sales Tech, Insurtech, Big Data

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Cruchbase: Vroom surges in IPO Shares of online used car marketplace Vroom soared in first-day trading this morning, opening at around $40 each. Previously, the New York-based company priced its shares at $22 each, above the projected range, bringing in $468 million. Collab Capital eyes $50M…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – Jun 9, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. HistoSonics announces $40m Series C Mass Device Yonjin Venture led the oversubscribed funding round, while Varian Medical Systems, Johnson &…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – Jun 3 & 4, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. 52 Boston Startups Net $1.5 Billion+ In May pymnts.com … that raised $194 million in Series C funding as some…

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Executive Job Search: Global Venture Funding in Gaming, Biotech, and Insurance

Check out these great hidden executive job opportunities from Cruchbase: ZoomInfo Sets IPO Price Range Of $16 To $18 ZoomInfo would raise between $712 million and $801 million through its IPO with the price range it has set. Cisco To Acquire ThousandEyes In Reported $1B Deal San Francisco-based ThousandEyes has raised more than $110 million…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – May 30 to June 1, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. These Were The Top 10 Tech Stories From Tech.eu This Week Crunchbase News … Series C funding to capitalize on…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – May 28, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Scandit raises USD $80 million in Series C funding to help expand its AR business offering Auganix (press release) (blog)…

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Executive Job Search: Promising New Startups in Cybersecurity, EduTech, Vertical Farming, and more!

Get in on the ground floor with these startups in industries like cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, and mobile tech: Samsung Electronics Announces Support for Five New Startups Spun Off from its C-Lab Program (Samsung News) 16 cybersecurity startups that are promising even in a down economy (Business Insider) 10 promising startups with Russian founders smashing it in…

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Mary Elizabeth Bradford in Forbes: How to Maintain Your Executive Brand During COVID-19

I’m honored to be featured in the latest Forbes article on ways executives can demonstrate empathy and remain on brand in “16 Tips For Keeping Your Brand’s Tone Appropriate During A Crisis.” Mary Elizabeth Bradford is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. You can read all of her articles as Forbes Contributor by visiting…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – May 7, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/6/2020 AlleyWatch LetsGetChecked, the service for in-home lab testing, has raised $71M in Series…

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Thinking About Hiring an Executive Resume Writer or Career Coach? Don’t Get Scammed.

WOW Laura DeCarlo just posted an article on Forbes on how to protect yourself from job search scams – and it’s FANTASTIC: Four Ways Job Seekers Can Avoid Scams When Hiring A Resume Writer Or Career Coach.

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – May 5, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Austin tech startup venture capital funding and acquisitions (April 2020) American Inno Austin-based emergency communications startup AlertMedia announced it raised…

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Why Your CEO Resume Fails to Get Interviews

If you are a successful CEO and have recently found yourself in the job market, you may have run into a few “surprises.” You may be sending your CEO resume out to a small network of contacts, a few recruiters and perhaps applied for a few positions listed on job boards; yet, for all that…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Up & Coming Companies – April 29, 2020

Check out this list of companies procured by Crunchbase who have recently secured millions in funding. Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. If you’re looking for hidden job market opportunities like these and want a proven step-by-step method for locating them, get my Career…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – April 26, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Gauzy Raises $10M in Series C Funding FinSMEs (blog) … Israel-based nanotech startup, raised $10m in Series C funding. The…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – April 24, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Adverity raises $30M in Series C funding Round Led by Sapphire Ventures ExchangeWire (blog) The latest funding round is led…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Up & Coming Companies – April 21, 2020

Check out this list of companies procured by Crunchbase who have recently secured millions in funding. Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. If you’re looking for hidden job market opportunities like these and want a proven step-by-step method for locating them, get my Career…

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Mary Elizabeth Bradford Featured in Forbes: Job Search Strategies For C-Level Executives During Tough Times (Solutions to the Wuhan Virus / Coronavirus)

Steering executive transitions are a challenge in good markets. So, what do leaders do in times of economic upheaval? To find out, read my latest Forbes article, “Job Search Strategies For C-Level Executives During Tough Times.” You can read all of my articles as a Forbes Contributor by visiting Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERM, CMRW, CARW, MCD,…

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Executive Hiring Trends: Venture Capital Series C – April 9, 2020

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Shippo Notches $30M In Series C Funding pymnts.com Union Square Ventures, Version One, Uncork Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners also…

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PE Investments in Infectious Disease-Related Companies

For 21 private equity-backed portfolio companies operating in the infectious disease sector, see PEI’s list of Infectious Disease-Related Portfolio Companies. If you want to know how to approach companies that may need your help click here. If you need help transforming your resume into a powerful marketing document, please take a moment to review our executive resume…

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CDO Job Opportunities

Chief Digital Officer Club: Free tips and newsletter. $500 annual job board access. CDC is looking for a CDO! Become a CDO Club member to view the additional open C-level digital positions on this page: https://cdoclub.com/executive-search/

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10 NYC Venture Capital Series C Funding Opportunites!

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. These are the 10 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of Q1 2020 AlleyWatch Round: Series C … total of…

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April 2020 Week 2: Venture Capital Series C Funding Opportunities

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Anagog Raises $10M in Series C Funding Round Yahoo Finance The round was co-led by IN Venture, Israel’s corporate venture…

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April 2020 Week 1: Venture Capital Series C Funding Opportunities

To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Anagog Raises $10M in Series C Funding Round Yahoo Finance The round was co-led by IN Venture, Israel’s corporate venture…

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Startups to Watch: Fast Raised $20M in a Series A Round

Fast develops a SaaS-based platform that offers one-click sign-in and purchasing solutions for the E-commerce industry‌. For more info read FinSMEs article “Fast Raises $20M in Series A Funding.” If you want to know how to approach companies that may need your help click here.

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Executive Jobs: Big Tech Future Looks Promising

While many industries are being hit hard by the current health and economic crisis, remote technology is seeing increased demand in cloud computing, video streaming sites, apps and online collaboration platforms. What will the future of tech industry hold? Read on in AngelList’s weekly newsletter titled “Big Tech Could Emerge Stronger from COVID-19.”

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More Venture Capital Series C Funding Opportunities

A few more Series C VC listings for you! (To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.”) Learn how my clients use this information to create interviews here by going direct using LinkedIn here. Naukri parent Info Edge to pump more money into health-tech platform…

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2020 Private Equity Firms That Exited Portfolio Companies at Peak

Private Equity Info takes a “look at private equity firms that exited portfolio companies in January and February (and a few in the first part of March) of 2020, just prior to the onslaught of the Coronavirus.” Read “Private Equity Firms with Good Timing” for a list of 7 PE firms with 2 exits and…

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How Company Executives Can Stem Fears and Job Losses During a Pandemic

These are challenging times for corporate execs, but “those who manage the economic effects of this crisis in a clear and compassionate way create more value for their companies and will come out of this pandemic stronger than ever before. So before announcing deep layoffs, we recommend that you consider these measures first.” Read on…

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Venture Capital Series C Funding Opportunities

Below are several current Series C VC listings. To get reports like these, set up a Google Alert with the topic “venture capital series c funding.” Funding roundup: Element Science raises $145.6M for wearable defibrillators MedCity News But for some startups, venture capital funding has still been trickling in since reports of the first outbreak reached … Funding: $145.6…

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Executive Remote Work: Check Out AngelList’s Job Boards

AngelList has a job board with many C-suite and SVP positions, plus active recruiting for execs willing to work remotely. Per AngelList: “For job-seekers, our job search tools (as always) are free, with 18K remote jobs and 3K fully remote teams actively recruiting on the platform.” If you need help transforming your resume into a…

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Executives: There Are Private Equity Opportunities in Telehealth

Attention, executives in transition: Telehealth and telemedicine are growing industries that may need your help right now! According to Private Equity Info, “Companies offering telehealth services not only have the ability to help in a crisis, they will likely experience significant increased demand from the recent coronavirus outbreak. Our M&A Research Database is currently tracking…

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Executive Career Services: Resume Writer vs. Career Coach

Do you need a resume writer or a career coach? These guidelines offer specific direction on what kind of professional service to pursue in to get the best return on your investment.

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What Boards are Looking for In New Members

Attention executives seeking your first (or second, or third) board seat… This is a REALLY interesting article that just came out on Corporate Board Member about What Keeps Directors Up At Night. Long term strategy, short term growth, and financial performance top the list, followed closely by concerns such as CEO succession and cybersecurity. We…

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Executive Jobs: These States Continue to See Huge Job Growth

Here is some incredible data from Chief Executive in their recent article, “The Next Economy: Following The Trail Of U.S. Job Growth,” detailing statistics and predictions for the evolution of the US economy. Job growth (tech development and real estate too) is concentrated in multiple states such as Texas, Nevada, Utah and the Carolinas, among…

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Could a Chief Well-Being Officer (CWO) Role Be in Your Future?

With increasing concern by businesses over employee wellness, the role of Chief Well-Being Officer role is fast gaining popularity. Deloitte, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP were “among the leading firms that appointed well-being leaders in 2019,” and “WHEN, a rapidly growing company focused on transforming people’s lives through total well-being, has pushed the role another…

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Executives: Changing Jobs in 2020 Could Earn You a 15%+ Salary Increase

The current economy is ripe for executives to transition, and companies are willing to pay for top talent. According to CFO, “In 2018, the average pay hike for job-switching C-suite and VP-level executives was 11.42%, based on compensation data related to several dozen placements in 2019 by executive search firm Salveson Stetson Group. Last year,…

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CIO Job Search: What to Ask Before Accepting the Offer

If you’re seeking a position as Chief Information Officer, here are several things you’ll want to know before you accept the job. Read on in CIO Magazine’s article, “7 Questions CIOs Should Ask Before Taking a New Job.”

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Effective Communication for Executives

My colleague, Ardith, of Ardith Rademacher & Associates executive job search firm, penned this fantastic piece in her latest newsletter on good communication. I am resposting it for my readers with permission. These are powerful tips for every executive. The Fine Art of Effective Communication Guest Post by Ardith Rademacher It can be so easy to…

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The 50+ Executive: Age Bias is Alive & Well

Today’s senior executives and workers are going to great lengths to disguise their true age. Read why in Wall Street Journal’s article, “Older Workers Have a Big Secret: Their Age.”

Becoming CEO: The Reason CDOs Advance More Often than CIOs

Becoming CEO: The Reason CDOs Advance More Often than CIOs

Though Chief Digital Officers are less common than Chief Information Officers, CDOs are stepping into the CEO role at a much higher rate. This article from CIO Magazine, “What CDOs can teach CIOs about how to reach the CEO role,” share why that is and advice on how both titles can advance.

CFO Salaries Rising Faster than CEO at Late-Stage Private Companies

CFO Salaries Rising Faster than CEO at Late-Stage Private Companies

With venture-backed companies staying private longer, Pitchbook shares how average salaries for CEOs and CFOs in late-stage private companies are trending. Read more in “A look at CEO vs. CFO compensation at late-stage private companies.“

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Future CEOs: You’ll Need Integrity, Agility, and Creativity

Read about the current expectations of future CEOs in Chief Executive’s article, “The CEOs Of The Future Aren’t Who You Think.” Ed Cody, Chairman of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union, outlines the “characteristics of leaders that ultimately lead to solid organizational culture and success” in the areas of people, leaders and business.

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CEOs & Branding: How is Your Emotional Connectivity?

Customers value authenticity more than ever today. Executives must now connect emotionally on social media, echoing their company’s values and purpose, in order to generate trust and customer loyalty.

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The Nonprofit Sector is Seeing a Growing Need for CFOs

CFOs are increasingly in demand within the nonprofit sector and more finance executives are making the move. “[F]inancial management skills are at a premium. ‘Many nonprofit organizations are trying to behave more like businesses.’” The change is not without its challenges for Chief Executive Officers making the transition. Read more in this week’s Wall Street…

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Executives: Should You Work with a Contingency Recruiter or Retained Recruiter?

When it comes to recruiters, retained vs. contingency could boil down to whether they have the company’s best interest in mind, or their own. Read Undercover Recruiter’s article, “Contingency vs. Retained Recruiters: What is the Difference?” for more insight into these two recruiting styles. For more on how to best work with a recruiter, read…

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Career Trend Names MaryElizabethBradford.com as Top 10 Executive Resume Writer

Thank you to Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter of Career Trend for designating Mary Elizabeth Bradford as one of the top executive resume writers in the industry in her article, “10 Best Executive Resume Writers Provide Expert Job Search Tips for 2019“! Follow me on LinkedIn, Twitter, and the MaryElizabethBradford.com Blog for the latest in executive career news,…

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Venture Capital Opportunities… Just Released: The State of Startups in the Southeast eBook

BIP just published it’s 3rd annual “State of the StartUps in the Southeast” report. Read more about it in Yahoo Finance’s article, “BIP Capital Releases 2019 The State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast Report.” For the official BIP article and to access the report, read “BIP Capital’s 2019 The State of Startups in the Southeast…

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Mary Elizabeth Bradford Appointed Judge for 2019 TORI Resume Writing Competition

“I am thrilled to have just wrapped up the judging for the 2019 TORI’s (Toast of the Resume Industry™) resume writing competition and was super excited to see so many wonderful submissions this year!” – Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERM, CMRW, CARW, MCD, NCOPE

Mary Elizabeth Bradford Earns NCOPE Certification

Mary Elizabeth Bradford can now add NCOPE to her growing list of careers industry credentials. Her Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) certification was earned through the National Resume Writers’ Association upon completion of a rigorous 5-week course and exam, and will be used to help executives all over the world leverage LinkedIn.

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Mary Elizabeth Bradford Featured in Forbes: Top 10 Qualities Of Chief Executive Officer Resumes

Check out my latest Forbes article, “Top 10 Qualities Of Chief Executive Officer Resumes,” for executive resume advice on how to get full market leverage with your CEO resume . You can read all of my articles as a Forbes Contributor by visiting Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERM, CMRW, CARW, MCD, Forbes Coaches Council Member.

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C-Level Executives: Work-Life Balance Tips You Can Use

Are you you “living to work” instead of “working to live”? Many c-level executives find themselves falling into this trap. This article from Ladders, “Top CEOs Share Their Tips for Achieving a Better Work-Life Balance,” shares great advice from top CEOs on how they juggle their own careers, relationships, and downtime.

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More Experienced CFOs Are Increasingly in Demand

According to Wall Street Journal article, “U.S. Companies Looking for More Experience in Their Finance Chiefs,” the current average age of CFOs at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies is almost 53 years old – a number that’s been increasing each year – proving experience wins out in the current age of technological disruption.

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How C-Suite Executives Can Leverage Compensation Programs After an M&A

When combining compensation programs after a merger, both company culture and business strategy must be taken into account. Read more about best practices for M&A transition in this Chief Executive article, “Compensation Programs After The Merger: Optimize Rather Than Harmonize.”

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Expanded Uses for Executive Resumes

A big thanks to Forbes for publishing my article, Today’s Executive Resume Is No Longer Just For Job Searching, which highlights five ways executives may not have considered utilizing their resume to advance their career.

The Latest Chief Digital Officer Jobs from CDO Club

CDO shares new CDO appointments, articles, and CDO’s in the news – plus new open global CDO positions – in their latest Chief Digital Officer JOBS Update for March 2019.

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Executive Resume Writing Firms & Professional Industry Associations

The importance of association partnerships for resume writers including tips and strategies to discern the legitimacy, competency and quality of executive resume writing firms When looking to hire a top executive resume writing firm or solo practitioner executive resume writer, you may be wondering how imperative it is that the firm be involved in an…

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Mary Elizabeth Bradford Awarded Certified Executive Resume Master Credential by Career Directors International (CDI)

Mary Elizabeth Bradford, President of maryelizabethbradford.com, (a premier online provider of executive resumes and supporting documents for C-suite executives), has been awarded an international designation as a Certified Executive Resume Master. Evaluated and awarded by the Career Directors International Board of Certification, her work demonstrates an exceptional grasp of the discrete personal and business aspirations…

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Congratulations to My Colleagues for their Inclusion in the 8th Edition of Resume For Dummies

What an honor to be included along so many of my esteemed colleagues in Laura DeCarlo’s new 8th edition of Resumes for Dummies. Many congratulations to my fellow collaborators: Niya Allen-Vatel, Meg Applegate, CPRW, Kimberly Robb Baker, NCRW, CJSS, CMRW, CCST, Susan Barens, MHRD, Jacqui Barrett Poindexter, Master Resume Writer, Karen Bartell, CMRW, CERM, CPRW, CRS-IT, Laurie Berenson, Brenda Bernstein, Skye Berry-Burke, Mary Elizabeth…

ATS Scams and Other Deceitful Marketing Practices

ATS Scams and Other Deceitful Marketing Practices

A great reason to seek advice from career pros affiliated with two or more major industry associations is to minimize your risk of falling prey to online job scams, ATS scams (ATS: Applicant Tracking Systems), fake job postings, and bad advice. Bad advice can mislead and shake your confidence. The other traps can steal your…

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CDO Club Calling for Global CDO Speakers!

CDO Club is currently looking for CDO speakers in the following locations: Tokyo, Japan: Looking for public sector/municipal CDOs (March 14-15, 2019) New York City, USA: Looking for Chief Digital/Data Officers (May 2019) Shanghai, China: Looking for Chief Digital/Innovation Officers (May 15-17, 2019) Madrid, Spain: Looking for Chief Digital/Data Officers (May 21-23, 2019) Sanya, China: Looking for Chief…

Here Are the Best Cities to Find 100K+ Jobs in 2019

The Ladders posted an interesting and informative article on the US Cities with the most $100K jobs. Is your city on the list? Read “These are the 15 cities with the most $100K+ jobs in January” to find out. If you want to learn more about C-level job search strategies you can check out my…

CEO Jobs: Powerful, Quick Tips to Accelerate Your CEO Candidacy

Landing your first (or second or third) CEO role can be accelerated through understanding how to best market yourself in a way that most fluidly communicates your value points as well as gaining clarity on what the market best responds to. Here are three quick tips to help you in your next executive transition.

Top Job Search Article for 2018: Mary Elizabeth Bradford’s Top 10 Executive Resume Writing Tips for 2019

Thank you to Jacob Share of JobMob for including my article, “Top 10 Executive Resume Writing Tips for 2019” in his list of top job search articles for 2018, along with those of 22 other amazing careers industry gurus. Read them all and vote for your favorite at Top Job Search Articles of 2018.

Great Advice for this Generation: Seeing Life through a Different Lens

The BEST advice for young people today. Beautiful and inspiring truth.

Top 10 Executive Resume Writing Tips for 2019

If you’re an executive looking for trending advice on how to update your resume for maximum result, follow my executive resume writing tips below! We give complimentary consultations. If you wish to schedule a time for us to chat about your next move, contact us by clicking on the ‘work with us’ link at the…

The 10 Hottest Sectors for 2018 Startups

Financial services, healthcare, construction, logistics and consumer goods – major sectors growing across the US. Here is a great list from Inc. on the 10 hottest…startup industries. I find this really exciting! The 10 Hottest Industries for Startups in 2018

On Forbes: 6 Things Top Executive Resume Writing Services Have in Common

In my latest article on Forbes, I share the running themes of the top executive resume writers to help you in your vetting process. Click here to read more, plus check out the other articles I’ve contributed as a Forbes Coaches Council author.

Executive Jobs to Be Found in the Booming Wellness Industry

If you are targeting growing industries as part of your next executive transition, you may be interested in this article on the booming wellness industry that includes spa economy, workplace wellness, fitness, apparel, organics, and beauty products. These 10 market trends turned wellness into a $4.2 trillion global industry If you want help tapping into…

Executive Leadership: 9 Key Characteristics of Trusted Industry Leaders

This is a MUST READ for all C-level leaders. It resonated with me deeply, because I learned a long time ago that the foundation of all interviews is the opportunity to engender trust in a small window of time. Read the full article, “Why Jonathan Thurston is One of the Most Trusted Leaders,” by personal branding…

Fastest Growing Industries in the US

A nice slide show by Motley Fool shows some fantastic growth in the US across industries including specialized freight, real estate, construction, direct selling, local services, beverage manufacturing and building products, just to name a few. See the entire list and details here: America’s 10 Fastest-Growing Industries And if you are ready to learn how…

On Forbes: Key Marketing Elements of the Most Powerful CEO Resumes

In my latest article on Forbes, I take a sample CEO resume and show you how to communicate key points to your audience fluidly and effectively – both at the cursory glance and in the deeper read. Click here to read more, plus check out the other articles I’ve contributed as a Forbes Coaches Council author.

CEO Resume Samples: 3 Things to Look For in a Results-Producing CEO Resume

Is it time to dust off your CEO resume? If you are being recruited or ready to vet a new CEO position or wishing to step into your first CEO role – your executive resume is the foundation for your audiences first perception of you. You know how first perceptions are – once they are…

Real Estate Unicorns + More Hot Startups

Check out these burgeoning RE tech companies and 30 HOT new startups that are growing too.

Growth Industries – Self Storage

I like this piece from Seeking Alpha on one of the fastest growing (yet less talked about) industries: self storage. Read more about it in their article, “Extra Space Storage, Inc.: Boring Business Delivering Exciting Returns.”

A Look at the Top 5 Fastest Growing Industries of 2018

Cybersecurity, AI, and my personal favorite, alternative energy. Some very interesting information here from World Finance on today’s fastest growing industries. Read “Top 5 of the fastest-growing industries in the world.”

2018 TORI’s Are Here!

It’s time for the 2018 TORI Awards, the resume writing industry’s most prestigious resume writing competition. I am excited to be a top-tier judge for the second year in a row. Thank you Career Directors International! View past TORI Award winners and their award-winning resumes here.

30 HOT Startups that are Hiring

For a list of 30 HOT startups that are hiring, check out AngelList’s Hot Startups Hiring this Week.

5 Things You Should Know Before Hiring an Executive Resume Writer

Thinking about hiring and executive resume writer? In my article, Five Things To Consider Before Hiring An Executive Resume Writer, I walk you through five important factors you should take time to assess before making your decision. See the other articles I’ve written for Forbes as a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.

Fastest Growing US Industries for June 2018

Education, Healthcare, Professional Services and Construction – all on the rise with a nice nod to Manufacturing too. CNBC put together a nice summary of the Labor Department’s latest data in “Here’s where the jobs are — in one chart.”

Fastest Growing US Industries for May 2018

The fastest growing industries in the US include construction, engineering, trucking and manufacturing. Check out the full list here. If you need an executive resume writing service so you can start fishing where the fish are biting, contact me here.

Hot Startups that are Growing and Hiring

Dockless bicycle companies have several big players in the US right now. Executive positions can be discovered via hidden job markets like these! Motivate International: Positions in marketing, engineering, and data analysis open now. JUMP Bikes: Their recent acquisition has increased hiring. LimeBike: Hiring in San Francisco and New York. Bird Rides: Positions available in…

Solar & Wind Energy Industries See Rapid Growth

Attention Executives… Solar and Wind Energy are currently among the fastest growing industries in the US. Wireless: The Next Generation (Computerworld) Workers are climbing wind turbines to the middle class (NBCNews.com) Even as Trump’s Tariffs Crimp Growth, Solar Jobs Are Rising (Bloomberg) Rapid growth projected for global waste market in coming years (Recycling Today) Wind-driven (Arkansas Online)

Growing Industries and Locations in the US

Here are a few interesting articles, including beard care products as one of the fastest growing US markets; strong growth in the Idaho manufacturing industry; and details on Arizona’s strong economic growth ranking. Industrial Lubricants Market to Reach $68 Billion by 2024: P&S Market Research Detroit grooming companies cater to a growing trend: Beards Arizona’s…

Job Numbers Up in 2018

300k+ jobs were added in February 2018, marking the best U.S. job rate growth in 9 years. Although this article by USA Today is strangely negative to me, as they finally confess at the end of the article, its hard to beat this jobs report! Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Added 313,000 Jobs in February

The Future of Startups is… Women

I never say this, but I will today: I sure wish I invented a smart doorbell maker! Oh and also AngelList says that First Round Capital says the future is women. From AngelList: In the first two months of 2018, First Round Capital had 3 billion-dollar+ exits. It’s only March. As early investors in Uber, the venture…

Mary Elizabeth’s Blog Voted a Best Career Blog to Follow in 2018

CareersWiki has named Mary Elizabeth Bradford’s blog a “Best Career Blog to Follow in 2018 and Beyond” for its “great actionable advice that will help us take the next step in our career, solve career problems and make positive lifestyle choices!” Read more here: Best Career Blogs to Follow in 2018

Attention Executives: These Startups are Growing and Hiring!

Glossier just got $52M in fresh funding and is one of the hottest startups to work at right now. Affirm is hiring like crazy, and is one of the most loved startups around. Quartet raised a $45M Series C round from Google Ventures last month. Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education. Pinterest just hired its first COO…

Companies that are Growing, Launching … and Hiring!

AmazonFresh and Instacart are growing, well-funded … and hiring! Coinbase and Skydio are both part of AngelList’s Launches of the Week list. Get the full list here. 90% of positions are never formally advertised. Are you an executive who wants to know more about how to approach companies in the hidden job market? Learn how to…

The Fast Track to CEO

Here is a really interesting article I wanted to share with you outlining a successful track to the CEO seat. Some great insight here on adopting turnarounds, taking risks and stepping sideways. Check out HBR’s, The Fastest Path to the CEO Job, According to a 10-Year Study.

Remote-Friendly and Startup Companies That are Hiring

Want to work remotely or at least find potential companies that are open to it? Here is a list of 23 remote-friendly companies that are hiring. Grove is AngelList’s Startup of the Week. They are in the financial planning space and are hiring. Learn more about Grove here. TIP: A rise in hiring for lower…

ATS Scam Notice

There is a scam currently circulating on the internet. Clients, please be cautious if you are approached by a “recruiting” firm and told you are being considered for an executive job. Here is what they will do: They will ask you to send your resume (and most likely, sign a non-disclosure agreement). You’ll get back an…

Start of 2018 Sees Steady Job Growth & Highest % Wage Increase Since 2009

“The faster pace of wage gains indicates that the labor market is tightening, with employers having to pay higher wages to get the workers they want.” For more, read NPR article, U.S. Economy Added 200,000 Jobs In January; Wages Rose.

Outlook is Bright for Services Sector Employment in 2018

As the economy gains momentum in 2018, employment in the services sector reaches a record high. For more, read Reuters article, U.S. Services Sector Activity Jumps to 12½-Year High.

Executive Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford Appointed as Judge for 2018 TORI Resume Writing Competition

For the second year in a row, Mary Elizabeth Bradford has been appointed to serve as a Top Tier Finalist Judge for Career Director International’s 2018 TORI Awards. The CDI Toast of the Resume Industry Awards are regarded as the gold standard for best content/visual resume representation the industry has to offer. Top resume writers from all…

5 Industries with a Promising Future for Small Business Startups

What do healthcare, medical marijuana and e-commerce have in common? They are all listed as one of the best industries in which to start a small business. For more, read The 5 Best Industries for Starting a Business.

Growth in the US

Nice recent acquisition of $32B specialty chemical and ingredient distribution industry. Read William Reed article, Private investment firm LeBaronBrown Industries acquires majority interest in AIC to learn more.

US Services Sector Expected to Expand in 2018

Good news for VP and C-Level executives with their eye on the services industry: US Services sector is expected to expand in 2018. Details here.

4 Areas Where Communication Etiquette is Key

I really like and admire recruiter friend, Ardith Rademacher. She has given me the thumbs up to repost one of her latest articles here – it’s on communication etiquette. Enjoy these great tips! Can We Talk? Guest Post by Ardith Rademacher In today’s society, instant gratification has infiltrated the workplace in all areas of communication. This…

When I Grow Up, I Want To Be…

Here is a wise idea for Christmas gifts for your little ones…. Karleen Tauszik was nice enough to send me her new book and I wish I had this when I was growing up – check it out here – a great stocking stuffer! https://www.amazon.com/When-Grow-Up-Want-Possibility/dp/0990489914

25 HOT Startups to Join

Merry Christmas and I hope you are enjoying your holiday season. Do you know that after 10 years running I DEFINITELY see an anecdotal trend: Some of my BEST client success stories happen in the December/January window! To that end, AngelList has a great newsletter and just posted some HOT startup info! Enjoy, and if…

The Executive CMO Resume that Landed 15 Potential Job Interviews in 2 Weeks

The majority of our executive resume clients share that they are able to end their job searches soon after we create their executive resumes. Why? Well, there are three rules we always apply that benefit every one of our CXO clients: The first and most important rule we always follow is that we write TO…

Manufacturing One of the Leading Sources of U.S. Job Growth – Adds 36,000 Jobs

14 of 18 US factory sectors showed growth in August. Details here: U.S. August factory activity at 6-plus year high

U.S. Job Openings at a 16-Year High

The monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS, released by the Labor Department on Tuesday shows job openings at a record high. Read more here!

Job Search Tips: Executive Networking at the C-Level

How to empower others to help you and WOW them with your networking savvy. If you are a CXO, you are in a unique leadership position that makes traditional “networking” a tricky proposition. After all, you can’t really pass around your resume stating, “If you hear of anyone that is looking for a good CEO,…

The Most Employable Cities In America

Getting a c-level job is never an easy task, no matter what city you live in. Every position you apply for is likely to have hundreds of applications and sometimes rejection after rejection can hurt your confidence. What city do you live in? Is that affecting your chances? The truth is that it’s always going to be…

Quick Tip: How to Find CxO Jobs

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New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy

Fantastic information here for the executive job seeker – so important to approach the job search with the “right spirit.” Read about it here.

Tips for VP/CxO Executives Who Have Never Had to Search for a Position Before

Approximately 60 percent of executives I speak with will share with me in our initial conversation that they have always been recruited for positions – and that for the first time in a very long time, they are faced with finding their next opportunity themselves. They may have some contacts and even a few recruiters…

Looking for a C-Level Position? Companies Who are Hiring Right Now

Sydney from Glassdoor found us some current online C-level job postings across the globe. Read on for details… Companies Hiring C-Suite Talent Now By Sydney Frazer The job search isn’t an easy feat for anyone. The search for a C-suite level position, however, is a whole other beast. Finding the right C-suite level position takes…

How Venture Capital Firms Treat Male & Female Entrepreneurs Differently

WOW this is so interesting! Harvard Business Review article on how Venture Capital firms treat female entrepreneurs VERY differently than men. The chart of the attribute description between women and men at the end of the article blew my mind. Read more here!

Job Leads April 2017

Hiring continues across the US in media, entertainment, technology, alternative energy, and transportation (to name a few). A full list of companies in the news who are expanding and hiring here: http://leads.careercloud.com/

U.S. Industry Growth – Companies That Are Expanding and Hiring!

Lots of planned job growth across our great Nation on the horizon! Growth companies across industries include Hospitality, Aviation, Technology, Manufacturing, and wine and spirits (just to name a few). Details here: http://leads.careercloud.com/ ***When you click on the links showing who is hiring, you need to click again on the BLACK, “Go To” link,…

US Technology & Manufacturing Corporate Expansions – Fish Where the Fish Are

Per the White House: Today we are excited to announce that Intel has pledged to make a $7 billion investment in Arizona, creating 10,000 jobs! Companies across America are making the commitment to creating thousands of new jobs everyday: 11/29/2016: Carrier pledges to create 1,000 new jobs 12/28/2016: Sprint and OneWeb announces it’s creating and…

More Construction & Energy Jobs on the Horizon

President Trump has already started acting to benefit North American oil production. On Tuesday, he signed an executive order to advance the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Read the full article here.

Protecting Your Online Image

Good information on protecting your online image: Read about it here!

Companies Across the U.S. Growing, Expanding and Hiring

Companies across the US that are growing, expanding and hiring in multiple industries: Read about it here!

Plastics Manufacturing Reshoring to the U.S.

Japanese machinery maker Nissei Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd. will invest $20 million to set up a U.S. manufacturing operation to build its injection molding presses in San Antonio. Reshoring of plastics molding to the United States played a role in the decision, Nissei officials said. Nissei officials said construction is beginning this month and should…

Growing Markets and Industry Segments

Global Waste Management Market Predicted to Grow: I like this… Europe and North America are expected to witness high demand for global waste treatment disposal services mainly owing to strict environmental and government norms relevant to the proper management and disposal of waste. Furthermore, developing economies in Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World are…

Growth Industries USA

Job creation WAY way up in November/Private sector, service industry jobs dominate: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/30/us-private-sector-jobs-nov-2016-adp.html And another: Solar and Wind Energy Industry hopeful under new Trump administration: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-renewables-idUSKBN13N0X7

The Most (and Least) Empathetic Companies, 2016 from Harvard Business Review

Guess what top global companies have (and which ones lack) the most empathetic cultures and retain the best talent? This list surprised me! Check it out here! How was the research compiled? I find the combination of analyzing tweets, Glassdoor and reported scandals quite fascinating: …We break down empathy into categories: ethics,…

My BEST Tips for C-level Executives on Interviewing and Negotiating

Interviewing at the C-level is obviously different than interviewing for other positions. One of the main things to remember as an outsider competing for a spot at the executive table is that in most cases, your audience does not know you yet. You have a very small window of time to do one thing: Win…

The Executive Bio – A Career Management Essential

A very interesting and short article on The Executive Biography from BlueSteps. They have a fresh idea: use your bio when networking. I like that idea a lot! A couple additional tips: Who else expects to see your biography? Boards and Senior Groups in PE/VC Firms. Please never, ever, ever use an amateur photo in…

Quick Tips for C-Level Executives on Working with Executive Recruiters

Working with executive recruiters is one of the primary ways top executives find their next opportunity. Here are a few tips from the top retained recruiting firms that place senior executives and those seeking BOD positions. Make sure you match up your skills and industry with their specialty for best results – although many major…

The 5 Behaviors That Derail Executive Careers

Very good article from Forbes on behaviors that hinder success. I was surprised. Very insightful 3 minute read. http://www.forbes.com/sites/kimberlywhitler/2016/10/02/the-5-behaviors-that-derail-executive-careers/#4141544848b6

How Savvy C-Suite Executives Network

If you are a CEO, COO, CMO, CTO, CIO, CISO, CRO or CFO 🙂 , and you have been considering a career transition, you may be thinking about ways that you can tap into your network of connections. As a C-level executive, you may have a powerful and/or high-profile network that can potentially connect you…

Corporate Expansions and Plans for Hiring Across the U.S.

Corporate expansions and plans for hiring across the U.S. in multiple industries right now including consumer goods, retail, healthcare and finance. Get the details here: http://leads.careercloud.com/ Learn how to tap into the hidden job market and secure multiple high quality interviews here: http://maryelizabethbradford.com/cpss_hidden_job_market.html

Quick Tip for Top Executives on Executive Resumes

The best executive resume writing tips in one quick, 3-minute video. Mary Elizabeth Bradford, The Career Artisan, addresses the top issue executives encounter when writing their own resume and shares the resume tips she uses in her practice. https://youtu.be/aG55kWqNFbc Want more information on DIY resumes? Visit Mary Elizabeth Bradford’s Success Store at: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/success-store.php Interested in…

Hiring Is Up – Job Growth Is Strong per Bureau of Labor Statistics

Here are a few highlights: BLS says hiring is much stronger this quarter than predicted by economists = up 75k jobs for this quarter. June 2016 was strong, with nearly 300,000 new jobs added. Professional and business services saw the greatest job growth; the industry as a whole has added more than half a million jobs…

The Uncommon Commodity, The Common Sense Guide for New Managers

One of my favorite clients just released this wonderful book titled: The Uncommon Commodity, The Common Sense Guide for New Managers. Chock full of great insights and tips! Learn more and grab your copy here: http://www.amazon.com/Doug-Thorpe/e/B01I7ABQC0/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

The Best Companies Invest Aggressively in These 3 Areas

Great article for so many of my clients. The points that stuck with me most include: We have never met great leaders who feel they have over-invested in talent. Companies can and should continue to “think big” even as they grow. They’re “spiky” in how they allocate funds and they invest big in three areas:…

Great advice from Harvard Business Review: Give Yourself Permission to Work Fewer Hours

I love this article from Harvard Business Review! I always coach my clients to lead and manage their job search by setting up systems and keeping an eye on the hours they spend on their transition. This way, they feel more in control and they protect themselves from “job search burnout.” I do this with…

Fast Growing Industry: Wind Energy

The U.S. wind energy industry is the fastest-growing new source of electricity in the country and is anticipated by BLS to grow 108% in the next 8 years. Wow. Read more here: Turbine industry aims to keep tailwind blowing

Tips on How CxOs Can Optimize Their Executive LinkedIn Profiles

Many C-level executives tell me they have a LinkedIn profile but don’t really do anything with it. Other CxOs share they don’t even have a profile. Concerns range from simple lack of time or interest to privacy concerns. I think the main issue is lack of understanding relative to value. Many executives simply don’t see…

Executive Level Flex and Telecommute Jobs AND Resources!

Very Cool: https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/executive-level-telecommuting-jobs-news/

Resilience is About How You Recharge Not How You Endure

Fantastic article from Harvard Business Review. I always tell my clients to increase double their play time & get their executive transition search activities down to 2 hours a week. At first they think I am crazy but it works so well! This article explains why. Read more here

How Global Corporations Pick CXO’s

Wow was I glad to stumble upon this little gem of an article! Lots of very interesting insight on Global MNC’s and cultural variances associated with CXO interviewing/hiring around the globe. This is a great read. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/how-large-corporations-go-about-picking-cxo-level-honchos/articleshow/52811063.cms

Harvard Business Review : The Secret to Negotiating Is Reading People’s Faces

Interesting article. I think this is very valuable information for Executives who are interviewing for senior level positions. The takeaway I got was this: slow down and remember to use all of the senses (in this case, visual) in high level interviews to determine and discern what to do and say next. 🙂 The Secret…

Steps to Turn Off the Nagging Self-Doubt in Your Head

Very good article on creating “good habits” with your thought patterns! Think of the last time you told yourself something critical or negative. Then think of the last compliment you gave yourself. Which is easier to remember? Many of us—whether due to genetics, brain chemistry, our experiences or coping skills—tell ourselves way too many negative…

Attention CxO’s: How to Fake It When You’re Not Feeling Confident

Great article in Harvard Business Review titled: How to Fake It When You’re Not Feeling Confident My favorite takeaways from this (I do these myself!) very insightful little piece: Emulate what your mentors/those you admire do Baby steps: smaller pieces Don’t beat yourself up for not being ready – just move forward.

Overqualified in Your Executive Interview?

My colleague Ardith of Ardith Rademacher & Associates sent me a really great article this morning that she said I could share with you! If you are in an interview and the position is attractive to you but your skills are more robust than what is required – these are VERY valuable tips for you to…

Chief Executive Officers: The Trend of Boards Recruiting CEO’s from the Outside Continues To Grow (from Strategy+Business)

This is a fascinating article. Here are a few takeaways: Needing a wider set of diverse competencies and backgrounds, coupled by more independent boards bringing in their own set of diverse networks and experiences, CEO’s being brought in from the outside has surged in the last several years. CEO Turnovers at the top 2,500 largest…

Titles predicted by Executive Search Firms to see the most growth in 2016

According to the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), top polled recruiting firms believe the following functions will be the most heavily recruited in 2016. At the top of the list are titles including Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, followed by Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer. Here is…

Growing Industries from AESC

According to the latest report from The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), growing industries in 2016 include Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial, and Professional Services. Here is a snapshot of the anticipated growth in chart form:

HOT Growing / Hiring Companies

HOT Growing/hiring companies right now include: Jet.com, hiring 200 in NJ CNN hiring 200 in GA Tanger Factory Outlet hiring 400 in TX SaviLinx hiring 200 in ME More here: job leads

3 Mistakes Great Leaders Avoid When a Key Employee Leaves

I love the positivity of this short article – fantastic mindset and plan of action! inc.com/marissa-levin/3-ways-the-best-leaders-react-to-employee-turnover.html

Jobs Report Shows Brisk Hiring

This by the NYT : Jobs report shows brisk hiring, 4.9% unemployment rate and 72 months of uninterrupted job gains. Read about it here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/05/business/economy/jobs-report-unemployment-wages.html?_r=0

I was honored to pen this featured guest blog on Mfgjobs.com.

3 Ways to Attract Jobs to You Through LinkedIn: http://www.mfgjobs.com/articles/3-ways-to-attract-jobs-to-you-through-linked in/

FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies 2016

Korn Ferry together with Hay Group and FORTUNE Magazine rank the worlds most admired companies. Apple, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Costco, Facebook, salesforce.com and Aetna made the list. See all the rankings here.

Tip For Networking at the Executive Level

Quick Tips: 3 minute Tip For Networking at the Executive Level It’s live: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/quick-tips-networking.php

NEW: COMPLIMENTARY AUDIO “QUICK TIPS”

3-minute audios on today’s most critical career topics for multi- 6 and 7-figure executives. These short, informational audios will give you a burst of insight to utilize immediately in your job search. Here is your first audio: Quick Tips for Top Executives on LinkedIn

Selected as a Top Career Website

Excited to announce we have been selected as a Top Career Website on Career Igniter! http://www.careerigniter.com/career-websites/

Headhunter Hiring Secrets 2.0

My colleagues Skip Freeman and Mike Garee have just released their new edition book: Headhunter Hiring Secrets 2.0. I was going through it and am really excited about the information they have compiled! I would like to thank them for including me in their recommended resources section. You can grab your copy here: http://www.amazon.com/Headhunter-Hiring-Secrets-2-0-Career/dp/1519631049 I…

7 Ways to Increase Your Current Executive Salary

As professionals, the salary we make is often closely associated with our sense of value and self-worth. If you are one of the many professionals who feel overworked and underpaid, figuring out how to bridge that gap between where you are now and where you know you should be can be daunting and perhaps a…

5 Reasons You Need to Be on LinkedIn Even When You Have a Job

Great article here from the ladders – tips on how to use LinkedIn. Very appropriate for executives – I especially love the tip about recruiters– this is spot on information in my professional opinion! Read more here: https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/5-reasons-you-need-to-be-on-linkedin-even-when-you-have-a-job

Powerful Tips for Leaders on Optimizing Your Time

From Harvard Business Review: In recent years, work has become infinitely more complex. Technological innovations have led to round-the-clock work schedules and mounting expectations. Our assignments have grown more collaborative, requiring more coordination, conference calls, and meetings. We now face an endless barrage of distractions, from the vibrations and alerts on our smartphones to the…

How Savvy CxO’s Tweak Their Resumes for Different Career Opportunities

One of the main challenges my CxO clients have is knowing WHAT to put in their resumes. This is why they will often have 5-page resumes that are crammed with everything they have ever done. When top achievers try to share all of their accomplishments, this is what happens! The solution to this dilemma is…

Executive Career Moves & Appointments in the Global Financial Industry

Big moves and senior level / global appointments at Goldman Sachs, UBS, Nasdaq and German financial technologies investor group, Deutsche Börse…to name a few. Details here: http://www.efinancialnews.com/story/2015-12-25/financial-news-careers-25-12-2015

60+ Most Popular Job Search Articles of 2015

JobMob has thoughtfully compiled a list of the best job search advice for 2015! You’ll find my article, “Executive Job Interviews and Money: The Secret to Landing Bigger Job Offers” listed among those of some of the top career professionals in the industry such as Jason Alba (JibberJobber.com), Marc Miller (CareerPivot), J.T. O’Donnell (CareerHMO), Martin…

5 Smart Executive Job Search Investments That Really Pay Off

I’m sure you’ve heard about the value of investing in an executive resume writer and/or job search coach to help you during your job search. This investment will certainly pay off in multiple ways, including improving your ability to fully leverage yourself in your industry of choice, making sure you are optimizing your skills and…

Executive Career Management: 3 Tips for Creating Mini-Celebrity Status in Your Industry

Why should you care about creating mini-celebrity status when it comes to your executive career? Because self-marketing in your area of expertise can have multiple career benefits for you including: Potential exposure to future executive “dream” positions – they contact YOU! Establishment as an expert in your industry Widening your network More ability to garner…

Happy Thanksgiving Week!

I am thankful for the gift of life. To celebrate, it is my pleasure to share an amazing TED talk. Image-maker Alexander Tsiaras, Associate professor of medicine & Chief of Scientific Visualization at Yale University shares things that have never been seen before using new visualization technology. Enjoy this beautiful, short 9 minute video. Professor…

The SECRET to Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn

Only 5% of executives I speak with on a weekly basis share with me that they are “happy” with their LinkedIn presence and that they regularly attract ideal job opportunities through LinkedIn. The other 95% share with me that although they may have a profile, they don’t do much with it—and frankly, that’s because they…

The Executive Resume: 3 Advanced Tips to Help You Create a Powerful Marketing Document

When creating your resume you need to write TO what you want versus FROM where you have been. Here are some secret tips from the vault that will help you to create a compelling executive resume: Tip #1: Keywords and Summary Statements One of the most important things to remember is that the keywords at…

Connect with Executive Search Firms & Find New Opportunities

I’d like to introduce you to BlueSteps, a premier career management service that provides its members with exclusive access to executive search consultants looking for qualified executives at the senior level. As a member of BlueSteps, you’ll have access to numerous tools and services you can use to progress your executive career from one stage…

8 Ways to Help OTHERS Find a Job

Do you know someone who is looking for a new job? I bet you wish you could help them, but maybe you think you can’t because you don’t know of any open positions that would fit them? Well, there are lots of ways to help job seekers, even if you can’t offer them their dream…

Mary Elizabeth Bradford Honored as 2015 Dual TORI Award Winner

Thank you to Career Directors International for honoring me with 2 TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) Awards in the categories of Best Executive Resume and Best Hospitality Resume. View the winners on my resume samples page!

What Does Your Brand Stand For?

One of my clients sent me this really neat graphic of branding categories. Although meant for companies, I think this is a really fun infographic that groups value propositions. Where do YOU see yourself here? I shared with my client (who asked me the same) that overall the three areas of my business connected with…

Four Traits of People Who Grow Their Career the Fastest

As I read this article in FORTUNE, I resonated with each point. These are definitely traits I see in most leaders and those I share in most coaching sessions. Sticking to facts and data is a big one – and directly translates to creating a powerful resume. Read the article here.

How to Keep Potential Employers from Checking Your Credit During a Job Search

I found this information on the World Privacy Forum and thought it was worth posting. I have had more than one client confide in me that their credit was less than stellar and they were afraid they were getting passed over for interviews/offers because potential employers were checking their credit. If you suspect the same,…

Companies with Strong Earnings Per Share Growth

Stocks with big EPS growth: LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) Magna International Inc. (USA) (NYSE:MGA) Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) Read more here

Mary Elizabeth Bradford Nominated for Multiple TORI Awards

I just found out I have been nominated for 4 TORI Awards through Career Directors International in the categories of Best Executive Resume, Best Cover Letter, Best Accounting Resume and Best Hospitality Resume. Wow, what an honor! Thank you to the CDI Judging Panel (my peers!).

How to Match Your Resume to the Job You Really Want: The Mirroring Technique

One of the major reasons resume writers—or any writers for that matter—are in business is because it’s simply so hard for people to be objective when writing about themselves or their businesses. It’s for this very reason you may find it tricky to customize your own resume for the position you are going after. To…

Mary Elizabeth Bradford Featured in TIME Magazine

Check out Jacquelyn Smith’s original Business Insider article in TIME Business titled, “6 Things You Should Always Include on Your Resume,” where I share what contact information you should include on your executive resume.

USA Job Openings Hit a Record High

USA job openings hit a record high in July, with many companies having a hard time finding talent. Read the full story here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/09/09/jolts-report-for-july/7192866 2/

5 Things I Have Learned as a Career Coach

Looking back, I have probably coached and written resumes for over 4000 executives in all kinds of industries. Here are a few things I have learned along the way that I hope you will benefit from. Most professionals: Worry about things that never happen. Most clients I work with have shared numerous worries they thought…

What is the Hidden Job Market? Part 2

In part one of this post, we looked at the facts and fallacies of the hidden job market, including: Why you should consider tapping into it Why you should send your resume to companies that have not advertised positions matching your skills The level of experience you should have in order to benefit from the…

Executive Jobs: USA Companies that are Growing & Hiring

Finance, Retail, Technology and the Service Industry among the sectors that are growing and hiring right now. Links below: Industry Growth in the News EY, formerly know as Ernst & Young, is going on a hiring spree in Fairfax County Virginia is going to hire 462 people in the coming few years. Read about it…

Iconic Executives Without College Degrees

An advanced degree is certainly helpful in any business climate-no one disputes that. But degrees do not guarantee success and true entrepreneurs and leaders often have other special talents and virtues that empower them to achieve great success. I work with many executives who do NOT have their advanced degree and some have no college…

Announcing Affiliate Partnership With BlueSteps

I have always liked Bluesteps as a great way to shine the spotlight on executive positions as well as a way to connect with top recruiting firms. I am excited to announce our new affiliate partnership with BlueSteps! Below is a quick snapshot of member benefits and a link to learn more. Increase Your Visibility…

How to Secure a $50k to $350k+ Increase in Compensation and Land Your Executive-Level Dream Job

Many of my executive-level, 6-figure+ clients secure BIG salary and title increases. Although each executive job seeker’s situation is different, there are some strategies that seem to always be a part of an SVP’s or CXO’s successful career transition. They are as follows: A clear focus of direction. As a general rule, you want to…

4 Tips to Help CFOs Build Their Brand in the Executive Job Search Community

John Touey of CFO expounds on why it is so important for executives to hone their networking skills when it comes to their executive job search in “Don’t Miss Your Next CFO Job Opportunity.”

What is the Hidden Job Market?

I have built my career showing professionals how easy it is to shorten their job search and get more quality interviews and bigger offers using a very simple yet powerful system to tap into it. I love the hidden job market! A statement I often hear is, “Isn’t tapping into the hidden job market just…

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOP EXECUTIVE RESUME WRITER AWARDED INTERNATIONAL MASTER-LEVEL WRITING CERTIFICATION Mary Elizabeth Bradford, Founder and Executive Director of maryelizabethbradford.com, has been awarded international certification as a Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW) by Career Directors International (CDI). This Master-Level certification, the pinnacle level of competency for CDI, required Mary Elizabeth to…

Growing US Industries

US industries with growth and solid economic outlooks include transportation, construction and manufacturing to name a few! Details in this uplifting Reuters article here: Bullish US jobs, factory data brighten growth picture

Executive Job Search Tips: What to Do If No One Is Getting Back to You Post-Interview

Have you come out of an interview floating on a cloud, but after a week or two still haven’t heard back from the company? Don’t despair. Here are some tips to get through the interview roller coaster. Let me begin by saying that I have never walked through a job search with a SVP or…

Approaching a Potential Employer Cold – How to Cold Call for Executive Jobs

If you read my blog or E-zine you know I am ALL about taking both leadership and control of your executive job search—and that includes not just investing in a professionally certified executive resume writer but fully leveraging market opportunities as well. It takes a little planning, initiative, and guts—but the payback is amazing, and…

Executive Career Transitions: How to Keep the Green Flowing During Your Executive Job Search

Many of the clients for whom I design executive resumes also have questions about the job search portion of their transition. They want information on strategies depending on their particular situation. Some clients have been affected by a reorganization or acquisition, have taken a package, and are in between executive positions. The upside is that…

Executive-Level LinkedIn Profile Tips: How to Create Amazing Content

I have talked at length on the topic of how top executives can utilize LinkedIn as a tool in their career toolbox in my articles, Tips VPs to CXOs MUST KNOW to Leverage the Power of LinkedIn Part 1 and Part 2. Now I would like to share some tips on content with you. If…

A nice acquisition of a software company by a billion dollar global solutions provider, Valid, USA.