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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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.”

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 &…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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/

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.”

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Chief Well-Being Officer

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…

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,…

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.”

The Fine Art of Effective Communication

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…

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

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

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.“

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.

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.

Non-Profit CFOs

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…

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…

Top 10 Executive Resume Writers

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,…

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…

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.

Top 10 Qualities Of Chief Executive Officer Resumes

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Today's Executive Resume Is No Longer Just For Job Searching

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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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…

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…

3 CEO Resume Samples that Show Strengths that WORK

20+ years of expertise summarized in a 2- or 3-page document is not an 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…

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/

New Survey Reveals Whether Online Portfolios (i.e. Online Resume / Portfolio & Bio Websites) Actually Work

Did you know that a recent Hovers survey shows that 86% of employers will visit a portfolio site if given the option? This is SO interesting! Full survey results here

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…

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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.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/valid-usa-continues-growth-with-acquisition-of-marketing-software-company-300098633.html

Executive Resume Branding Tips: How to Create Your Executive Resume Summary Statement in 4 Simple Steps!

As an executive, if you want to up-level your executive title, make more money, or land a position at a specific, top-tier company such as Apple or Google, then the first thing you need to do is focus your executive resume on what you want vs. where you have been. First things first … make…

Mary Elizabeth Bradford’s Blog Named Best Career Advice Blog of 2015

Mary Elizabeth Bradford has been selected as a winner of the eCollegeFinder’s Best Career Advice Blog of 2015 Award! The Career Artisan Blog stood out amongst stiff competition and is now featured on eCollegeFinder’s site as a recommended technology resource for their readers. Winners were selected as providing readers and staff with the best career…

CXO Jobs & Telecommuting: 15 Executive Level Job Opportunities Available Now

Telecommuting is becoming more common – even at the E and C suite levels! 75% of large companies allow it – and now there are executive job opportunities for the 100k+ executive too – allowing them to take advantage of the work/life balance that telecommuting provides. Added to this – executives that have this flexibility…

The Most Popular Social Platform for CEO’s Is LinkedIn

Interesting article in Forbes about CEO’s growing comfort with using LinkedIn. I think this is a natural growing trend that will not be reversed. One thing they didn’t mention in this article that I clearly see is that it is lonely at the top! Executives often feel secretly marginalized in their career transitions because there…

Executive Job Search Tips: Why You Should Grab Yourname.com!

Last week I read this rather brow-raising article in TechCrunch. Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina announced recently that she was going to run for president. She grabbed the domain name carlyforpresident.com, but someone else picked up http://carlyfiorina.org and posted a page of 30,000 sad faces for all the people she laid off at HP. Over…

USA Compressors CEO Award Nomination

If I wanted a position in this industry in Austin I sure would be writing Mr. Long a value proposition letter congratulating him on this nomination!!! Read more here: Growth Industries USA

LinkedIn for Executives: Tips VPs to CXOs MUST KNOW to Leverage the Power of LinkedIn – Part 2

PART 2: IMPLEMENTATION In Part 1 of this article (which I strongly recommend you read if you haven’t already) I shared that your primary objective for utilizing LinkedIn is threefold: Connect with key players. Keyword optimize your profile so that when people find you and want to pitch job opportunities your way, you will have…

BIG Company Expansions: Hiring Surges

Remember hiring at the lower levels indicate movement and opportunities at the top too! Accenture hiring 5,000 Vets over the next 5 years, Community Health Systems hiring 1,500 in Nashville and more here: http://jobs.careercloud.com/

LinkedIn for Executives: Tips VPs to CXOs MUST KNOW to Leverage the Power of LinkedIn – Part 1

PART 1: THE MINDSET Each week I talk with senior-level executives about their career needs and invariably the subject of LinkedIn always comes up. The conversation usually goes like this: Me: So, how is your LI profile? Do you get many job opportunities coming to you through LI? Them: Honestly, my profile is just sitting…

Executive Job Search Networking: 5 Tips for Success

Networking is one of those dreaded and feared activities that every executive job seeker has to face throughout their career. However, it’s also well known that over 50% of jobs are landed through some form of networking! Here are 5 tips to get you started in your networking success: Tip 1: Stand Up and Smile…

Executive Job Search Tips: 3 Mistakes That Will Cost You Your Dream Job

When you think of the phrase “job search,” what words come to mind? Are they things like exciting, fulfilling, more money and more work-life balance? Or are they more like agonizing, frustrating, depressing and overwhelming? If your thoughts immediately turn negative at the idea of looking for a job, how could that affect your demeanor…

Growing US Markets in 2015

When you start your job search you want to fish where the fish are – and so one of the smartest things you can do is align yourself with growing or at least strong stable industries! Here are a few on the rise – they include Commercial Construction, SaaS, M&A’s and Small Business to name…

Executive Job Interviews and Money: The Secret to Landing Bigger Job Offers

Do you want a simple yet powerful way to secure bigger job offers? It all starts in the interview, when the salary discussion is initiated. If the topic of money arises in your first interview or in a phone interview, and you give up to much information – such as how much you made in…

Is Your Executive Resume Missing These 5 “Must Haves”?

Are you dusting off your VP or CXO resume for an active or passive job search? Making sure your executive level resume is a powerful marketing document is a wise investment in your career. It can set you apart from your competition, maximize the amount of interviews you land and ultimately play into how much…

Five Dilemmas Facing Executives Changing Careers

Being in the role of executive can be a fulfilling and busy position. But even with the level of depth an executive has within their organization, there is always the possibility of a career change. Proactive and successful companies are always seeking excellent talent. If you wish to be in a position to be offered…

How to Get (and Stay!) Motivated to Accomplish Your Job Search Goals

Let’s face it: Sometimes a job search can be a tiring and depressing process! It’s one of the most challenging things we do as professionals, so it makes a lot of sense to invest in your career by gaining knowledge about how to do it right. What is the right way? A job search should…

Economic Growth / USA / Minerals & Metals

Minerals and metals drive America forward. Automobile enthusiasts have descended upon Washington for the Auto Show starting today to preview the newest models and advancements in the industry. While many will attend to preview the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 or the historic GM Futurliner No. 10, others will join policymakers to discuss important issues facing the…

Growing Industries: E-Commerce and Discount Wholesaling

“We are very pleased with having Mr. Ed Torres join us and with GoEZ … and discount wholesaling industries is one of the fastest growing sectors of the … “The GoEZ platform under SpikCo affords us access to growth potential. Read more here: http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/tanke-inc-completes-the-goez-group-acquisition-otc-pink-tnke-1982976.htm

Job Interviews: 5 Reasons You Won’t Get Hired

After coaching hundreds of professionals over the years, it has been enlightening to see and understand the various reasons people don’t get hired. Here are a few mistakes you can easily avoid with a little practice: Mistake #1: Too Arrogant There is a fine line between the confidence you need to have and being overly…

Perhaps 2015 is the Right Time to Pursue a New Work Life – Guest Post by Larry S. Powell

“Go confidently in the direction of your dream. Live the life you have imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau Do you have a dream to be self-employed; to own your own business? Does this dream inspire you, energize you, and stir your inner drive to do everything you can to achieve it? Perhaps the most important…

Top 100 Blogs for Developers in 2015

I am honored to be included in the list of Top 100 Software Developer Blogs for 2015 on Ben Brumm’s site at Complete IT Professional, thank you! Great list for Tech execs and software developers…check it out! http://www.completeitprofessional.com/top-100-blogs-for-software-developers

US Industries in Decline in 2014 – 2015

If you find yourself in one of these industries you may wish to course correct. Look at similar or parallel industries to yours – that have solid long term economic growth. Use Google news alerts to track growing industries or growth within your industry of interest. Read more here:http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/23/247-wall-st-dying-thriving-industries/20185247/

Hate Your Job? 4 Powerful Strategies to Get a Job You Love

You probably put a lot of time and energy into getting that job you hate. Think about it… you had to research, you had to interview, and you’ve probably invested a considerable amount of time and effort there for who knows how long. If you’re ready to take the first steps towards a job you…

Why Do Dropouts Do Better?

I often work with very successful C level execs who are concerned they don’t have their college degree but they have made their companies hundreds of millions of dollars. I think this explains a few things… Elizabeth Holmes owns 50% of her company, Theranos and has become the youngest billionaire. Elizabeth Holmes left Stanford University…

Top 10 States for Hidden Job Leads…TX, FL, NC, CA, OH, MI, AZ, NY, IN and TN.

Learn more here: 1. Texas – 67,754 new job announcements http://jobs.careercloud.com/hidden/job-leads/in-Texas/ 2. Florida – 62,128 new job announcements http://jobs.careercloud.com/hidden/job-leads/in-Florida/ 3. North Carolina – 55,464 new job announcements http://jobs.careercloud.com/hidden/job-leads/in-North%2BCarolina/ 4. California – 54,613 new job announcements http://jobs.careercloud.com/hidden/job-leads/in-California/ 5. Ohio – 51,539 new job announcements http://jobs.careercloud.com/hidden/job-leads/in-Ohio/ 6. Michigan – 42,600 new job announcements http://jobs.careercloud.com/hidden/job-leads/in-Michigan/ 7. Arizona –…

50 Best Places to Work in 2015, Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards

Glassdoor has announced our seventh annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honoring the Best Places to Work across the U.S. and the UK. Winners were determined by the people who know these companies best — their employees. #1 “Great people, great values” The benefits and care of employees is obviously world class, and compensation is almost unmatchable.…

The C-Level Executive’s Quick Start Guide to LinkedIn

Why would a CEO, COO, CMO, CFO or other CXO need to have a LinkedIn profile? That is a good question. Many very high-level / high-visibility C-level executives don’t have a LinkedIn profile. Perhaps this is due to concerns about overexposure. While I certainly understand that concept, the opportunity to leverage your network – whether…

Executive Job Interview Tips: Where Do You Want to Be in 3-5 Years?

“So, where do you want to be in three to five years?” This is one of those “trick” interview questions that answered wrong, could tank your candidacy rankings. A general rule of thumb when interviewing is that you always want to answer trick questions with short answers. The reason is twofold: You don’t want to…

REAL Resume Tips for Construction Professionals

One of my recent clients was a top construction superintendent. He had worked on dozens of important projects, across multiple industries, for many years and with an excellent track record. But he had been sending his resume to top recruiters and construction firms for 6 months with NO results. I crafted a visually appealing resume…

Executive Job Search Secrets: The ONE Thing Every Job Seeker MUST Have to be Successful that Virtually No One Talks About

Whether you are changing industries, changing up your position, relocating or just looking to work for a better company, there is one thing you must have to be successful. It’s something that is rarely talked about in direct terms by job seekers, recruiters, resume writers or career coaches. Sure, you can muddle through some job…

How to Take Control of Your Executive Job Search in 3 Easy Steps

Do you want a simple yet powerful way to secure bigger job offers? In searching for your ideal position, are you taking the “I’ll know it when I see it” route? Well, this kind of haphazard job search usually results in a lot of time spent searching the Internet and changing your resume in an…

Why Most Executive Job Searches Fail and What You Can Do to Prevent It

What is the definition of a failed job search? Specifically, it’s a job search that was prematurely ended or did not end up resulting in the goals that you originally set for yourself. This is the same as letting discouragement and disillusionment lead you to settle for much, much less than you deserve and are…

Job Interview Questions: Tell Me About Yourself

What is the one question you KNOW you will get asked at the beginning of each and every first interview? “So, tell me a little bit about yourself…” My clients continually share with me that although it seems like this should be an easy question to answer, they struggle with exactly what to say! Well…

What to Do When Companies Aren’t Saying Yes

I would like to share a personal story with you. I remember a couple of really lean months after I started my business. My husband and I would sit down at the table and I would start to tick off all the things I had done to market my business properly. “I have done everything…

HSBC’s Trade Forecast encompasses trade data for 25 countries and territories key to world trade.

U.S. Businesses Increasingly Setting Sights on Emerging Markets for Export Growth: HSBC Trade … MarketWatch China, India and Vietnam will be the fastest growing suppliers of U.S. … This report also includes special sections on key industries – agriculture, …

Interview Strategies: How to Become a Job Offer Magnet

Do you think selling yourself in a job interview is “selling out?” I hear this from clients from time to time: “I hate the idea of marketing to prospective employers. I am just me. I shouldn’t have to ‘sell myself’ to get a job!” I think the problem is that our definition of marketing conjures…

Growth Industries USA

US private job growth slows, but services sector bullish Reuters A subindex of service industry jobs showed strong growth for the sixth … The Commerce Department said the U.S. trade deficit fell 0.6 percent to $40.5 … WRAPUP 3-US private job growth slows, but services sector bullish – Reuters ZTE Hosts President Carter as China-US…

US Markets that are Growing – Healthcare, Technology, Manufacturing and More!

I hosted an amazing call last week on how to tap into the hidden job market. I would LOVE to get this information into your hands, because it has the power to change your life. No joke. And it is easier than you think! The information is immediately accessible online. Learn more here. When you…

5 Tips to Develop Your List of Target Companies

Have you been exploring alternatives to traditional job search methods? If you have, congratulations! You are on your way to greatly increasing your results and response rates! I believe you will find this does wonders, not only for reaching your job search goals, but also in keeping up your excitement and confidence in the process.…

4 Things You Must Know if You are Using the Internet to Find Your Next Career Opportunity

When I talk with new clients, one thing I almost always hear in our first conversation is that they have been sending out countless resumes over the internet with nearly zero response from potential employers. The internet can be a successful way to find jobs, but if you do it wrong, you can find yourself…

US Services Sector Growth Jumps in July

WASHINGTON: Activity in the US services sector jumped in July, with virtually all non-manufacturing industries experiencing growth, the latest sign of building momentum in the American economy. The Institute for Supply Management said on Tuesday (August 5) that its non-manufacturing purchasing managers index jumped 2.7 points, to 58.7 last month – a larger increase than analysts…

Hiring Indicators and Growth Trends in the US Market

There are many articles about industry growth popping up lately! I have listed a few articles and links to company hiring trends below. Remember, it doesn’t matter as much who they are hiring, but that they are moving, growing and expanding. 90% of 6-figure positions are never advertised, so use this information as an indicator…

Executive Job Search Cold Calling & Networking: 8 Secrets to Success

Even the most savvy sales and marketing people can get cold feet when faced with cold calling. After all, no one wants to be rejected, avoided, hung up on, bullied by gatekeepers, or faced with that uncomfortable moment when they realize they just backed someone into a corner by asking them if they are hiring…

5 Ways to Get You and Your Executive Job Search Out of a Slump… Fast!

One of the key areas you may be struggling with as a job seeker is a feeling of rejection. This can cause a real slowdown in your job search activity. Such a downward spiral can happen for a variety of reasons, including: Getting a poor response from companies and/or jobs to which you have submitted…

The Executive Job Search: How to Choose Corporate Culture & Company Size – A Quick Guide

Are you wondering if your next career move should focus on landing a position in a large multinational corporation, mid-sized company or a fast growing company or startup? Here is a quick guide to help you determine the best fit for you! Traditional Corporate Culture Hierarchical Follow Instructions and Procedures Delaying is Better Than Making…

Executive Resume & Job Search Tips: How to Get a $70,000 Raise

After a combined 17 years as an executive recruiter, award winning job search coach and certified resume writer, I have had the honor of working with thousands of executives, and thus, have amassed quite a few “stories” about the executive job search. Working with, coaching, watching and learning from my clients has helped me to…

How to Avoid The 8 Most Common Job Search Pitfalls So You Can Move Confidently Towards Your Career Goals: Part 2

As I mentioned in Part 1, job search can be challenging. Here are my last 4 common pitfalls and how you can avoid them: Pitfall #5: Not Being Open to Try New Job Search Methods In this job market you are going to have very little success if all you do is answer a handful…

How to Avoid The 8 Most Common Job Search Pitfalls So You Can Move Confidently Towards Your Career Goals: Part 1

A job search is very exciting, but it does not come without its challenges – challenges that can stop you in your tracks, shake your confidence and cause you to doubt yourself, or tempt you to settle for much less than you know you deserve. Here are the first 4 common pitfalls and how you…

Want To Find Out Who Is Hiring In The US Right Now?

Check out Career Cloud’s latest info on companies that are moving, growing and hiring in these categories! Manufacturing Seasonal Technology Retail Healthcare Here is a sneak peek: Cal State 700 jobs in San Bernadino, California Microsoft 400 jobs in Vancouver, Canada Ingalls Shipyard 3000 jobs in Pascagoula, Mississippi Tesla 6000 jobs in: Texas New Mexico…

What Do All Effective Executive Resumes Have in Common?

Effective executive resumes do several things at once: They are visually attractive. White space in the resume – or “real estate” – is respected. Big blocks of text that are hard to read through are omitted. At the top of the resume, key words are used precisely to help the reader understand the executive’s focus…

Why Your Executive Resume is Critical to Landing a CEO Job

At the CEO level, your career transition landscape has a unique terrain: there are fewer C-level positions, they come up less often and each has its specific requirements. As a smart CEO, you will first plan your upcoming transition by defining and writing down your wants, needs, career goals and driving motivators. You will want…

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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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…

5 Things All CFO Resumes Should Have

The first thing you need to define when building your CFO Resume – either yourself or with the help of an executive resume writer – is your focus of direction. Your resume should be built to the position you want, rather than a historical narrative of where you have been and what you can do.…

Crafting the Perfect Executive Resume

A very common complaint I hear from executives who call me for the first time is that they have been sending out their executive resume for several weeks or months with no response. This creates mounting frustration for the executive whose question then becomes, “what is wrong with my executive resume?” In my 17 years…

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 for you to invest in having your resume professionally written. VP Resumes, CIO Resumes, COO Resumes and the like are often professionally written for a few main reasons: The time it takes you as an executive to put together your own…

The Value Proposition Letter: How to Write the Most Powerful Cover Letters on the Planet

Would you like to learn how to write a powerful “cover letter” that gets results? For over 10 years I have been writing crisp, concise, value proposition letters (today’s cover letter) for professionals all over the world that has helped them to secure multiple quality job interviews and offers. Many times my clients tell me…

Good News For Executives Looking For Jobs In the US Travel Sector

According to BLS – Travel was the second fastest growing US industry in 2013 and going strong in 2014. Read more here: http://www.internationalmeetingsreview.com/research-education/report-travel-was-second-fastest-growing-us-industry-2013-98767

Executive Cover Letters: 3 Secrets to Cover Letters that WIN Interviews!

Did you know that your cover letter (in the hands of a key decision maker) determines whether or not your resume gets read at all? Cover letters are so critically important to making the right first impression; you just can’t afford to go wrong here. It can be tempting to want to skimp on really…

Is Your Networking Approach Missing These 3 “Must Haves”?

Networking is a hot topic. It’s common to hear that the majority of jobs are won through some form of networking, so if you plan on getting another job in your lifetime, then learning about networking is a wise choice! If you are wondering where in the world to start learning how to network, if…

The Executive Job Search and My Success Rates

I am often asked by potential clients what my success rates are. They usually follow with, “I know it can be hard to say…” The truth is that with the right planning, marketing collateral, and job search strategies, job searching and career transitioning can be easy. And it is for A LOT of people that…

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

A fantastic list of the 25 employee-rated US companies to work for, including Solar City, Southwest, Intuit, Red Hat, LinkedIn and more! http://www.businessinsider.com/best-companies-to-work-for-in-2014-glassdoor-2013-12?op=1

Follow Up Secrets: Endorsements, Testimonials, and References – Your Secret Weapons

There is nothing like a third-party endorsement to earn someone’s trust and respect. But you have to do it right. You don’t want to attach letters of recommendation – these are too long. What you want is to create one or two pages of short quotes from people who have worked with you in the…

USA Today Columnist Predicts Top Corporate 2014 Earnings Markets

USA Today columnist predicts top corporate 2014 earnings in the following markets: Telecom, Materials and Industrial. http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/krantz/2014/03/21/earnings-growth-best-quarter/5910735/

Top Job Growth is in the West

USA Today recently stated that according to IHS Global Insight, the top 10 growing U.S. States are in the West! Here is a quick recap: States with rapid payroll increases include North Dakota, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Oregon. Residential construction is increasing rapidly in Arizona and Nevada. Texas and North Dakota: Oil &…

Geeking Out on the Art of Designing the C-Level Executive Resume

What is it – that secret thing that top resume writers do that make their clients look so darned appealing? I am addressing this article to c-level executives (CEOs, COOs, CMOs, CIOs etc.), but these points are really applicable to most every resume. Focus A really well-written leadership resume says, “I know who I am,…

5 Tips to Ace Your Telephone Interview!

Do you have a telephone interview coming up? If you are unsure about how to prepare, then read these 5 simple and easy tips for acing your “virtual meeting!” Tip One: Focus on Them It’s wise to study the company’s website and latest press releases, as well as the job description, prior to your phone…

Achieving Your Goals: The Secret to Landing the Job of Your Dreams

Question: I am so burnt out and literally loathe my job. I have been dreaming about changing industries for over 2 years and I know I will just keep getting more of the same the longer I procrastinate, but I just can’t seem to take that step forward. I highly doubt I can get what…

How to Protect Your Privacy During an Executive Job Search Transition

Embarking on a career transition involves exposing yourself to certain risks, including your activities being discovered by your current employer. Although there are few ways to completely shield yourself from being found out, there are many ways to protect your privacy and minimize your risk across different platforms. Here are a few tips: Your Resume…

Resume Tips: Avoid These 3 Mistakes at All Costs When Writing Your Resume Opening Statement

The most precious piece of real estate in your entire resume is the top of the first page. At the cursory glance, this is the area that is going to get the most attention. And there are some things you can do to make the most of that – or get your resume tossed in…

Overcoming Liabilities: The BOOMER Job Search and the Silver Lining

Here is a question I have been asked repeatedly by my executive Baby Boomer clients: “Can you help me find a job in today’s market… at my age?” Certainly there is a valid reason for my clients to ask this – after all, we have heard about age discrimination. For some Boomers, there is a…

Job Search Tips: You Are Brilliant, Accept It!

There is a pattern I see with my clients and it goes something like this: Once I have helped a client map out their career focus and goals, I send them a resume draft. I can almost feel the shockwaves coming back when they say things like: I can’t believe this is me! Can I…

Ways to Retain Your Happiness and Energy During a Job Search

Job searching and career transitions can be unbelievably taxing in so many ways, including emotionally, mentally, physically and financially. No one can totally shield themselves from the daily twists and turns of a job search, a rude voice at the other end of the line, HR departments that won’t return your phone calls, etc. This…

How to Develop Your Focus of Direction – The Foundation of a Powerful Resume

Every successful project first begins with a well-thought-out plan, and your success largely depends on the components of that plan. For example, depending on your personality, you may subscribe to the method of “I will know my dream job when I see it.” Personally, with my creative personality, I empathize with this method (which is…

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…

Executive Job Search Strategies: How to Advance Your Career in 2014

Many of my clients over the years have made big leaps up the ladder to better positions, exciting challenges and more money. How did they do it? Of course every case is different, but if you are looking to advance your career in the upcoming year, here are some things you can put into place…

Effective Networking Scripts for Your Executive Job Search

It’s my personal opinion that the best way to approach anyone when networking during your executive job search – no matter what your relationship with them – is to ask them for their opinion or expertise. This is because most of us find it enjoyable to be asked what our opinion is and most of…

Interview Preparation Tips: Body Language

Getting ready for a networking event or interview? Then be sure to read this fanastic article on how to use your body language for success that was published in the American Management Association website. http://playbook.amanet.org/10-powerful-body-language-tips/?pcode=XC8G&utm_source=Outbrain&utm_medium=ocpc&utm_campaign=10_Powerful_Body_Language_Tips

The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship

I recently read this very interesting article in INC titled: The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship – which discusses how many successful entrepreneurs really struggled with financial and emotional stress during the start up phase of their companies. I believe job seekers can experience very similar stresses and thus I share this article in the spirit of…

How to Get Past the Gatekeeper

As you network, you will at some point inevitably be faced with a “gatekeeper” – an administrative assistant whose job is to screen people that call their boss. Some of these secretaries and administrators are REALLY good at what they do! Here are some tried and true tactics for getting PAST them FAST. Front-Load Your…

How to Define Your Brand

Your “brand” is simply a blend of personal and professional skills and strengths that add up to the promise of an experience – in other words, the experience you promise to your potential employer. The following are some questions you can ask yourself in order to develop your unique brand. Experiment with completing the following…

Job Growth: Trends Show Primarily Executive Level and Entry Level Will Experience the Fastest Growth

Interesting USA Today article on hiring trends and industry growth http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/06/middle-wage-jobs-grow-slowly/3455527/

Resume Tips for Changing Industries

Perhaps the largest group of job seekers I help are those who wish to change industries or positions within their industry. The good news is that, although most job seekers believe they have to take a big pay cut to do it, this has been the exception and not the rule with my clients. How…

The National Career Summit Free Training Event

I was honored to be chosen as a guest expert for The National Career Summit, a training event that can be accessed from your computer or phone. For your free ticket, go to: http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=5149712 You’ll learn step by step how to compete from over 30 Leading Job & Career Experts For FREE! During this event,…

OVERCOMING LIABILITIES: Resume Writing Tips – How to Handle Being Fired or Laid Off

Many of my clients have been previously fired or laid off. Over 50,000 people are let go from their jobs each day in the U.S, so there is a very good chance most professionals will experience this unfortunate event at least once in their careers. This does not have to be a point of contention…

OVERCOMING LIABILITIES: Executive Resume Writing Tips – How to Handle Lack of Degree

Many clients I work with, including c-level executives, have not received their college degree for one reason or another. Most job postings will state this as a requirement, which is daunting for individuals who have accomplished much in their career but do not have a college education or an advanced degree. Fortunately in most of…

OVERCOMING LIABILITIES: Resume Writing Tips – How to Handle Gaps In Employment

It is important when we are discussing overcoming liabilities in your resume that we also take a big step back and look at what I have identified as the three main components of a successful job search. Interestingly, liabilities tend to naturally go away when you have these three steps in place: A clear focus…

Executive Resume Tips for Baby Boomers

My senior level clients are often concerned about “age discrimination.” Although I am sure there might be some truth to this in certain cases, I prefer to focus on the benefits a company gains from hiring a professional who can bring a lifetime of knowledge and experience to the table. It’s interesting to note that…

Networking Secrets To Success

Here are a few tips that are really important for you to integrate into your networking to heighten your success: 1. When you are networking you are networking, not job searching. This is the most important piece of information I have for you. Networking and job searching are two different activities! You must embrace that…

I am so pleased and honored to share we have been awarded inclusion in the FORBES Top 100 Websites For Your Career!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/09/18/the-top-100-websites-for-your-career/8/

Following Up Post-Interview: Powerful Tips

The Mirroring Technique The best way I have found to write powerful thank you/after-interview letters is to use the mirroring technique. Essentially, you mirror, match, and repeat back a summary of key points you discussed in the interview. To do this right, you will want to be taking short notes during your interview. The primary…

Job Search Strategies: How to Leave a Message that Gets a Return Phone Call

When you are in a job search, part of your strategy probably involves some “cold calling,” some networking-related phone calls, and of course, follow up phone calls. I advise leaving messages when appropriate. “Appropriate” means you want to demonstrate you are following up properly with your contact. If the contact is a really important one…

A Call For Nominations – A Favor To Ask

If you have benefited from any of my career insights and guidance in the past, I have a favor to ask you. Forbes Leadership plans to launch its second annual list of “The Top Websites For Your Career” in September 2013, and I would like to ask you to nominate maryelizabethbradford.com. Nomination is easy. Just…

A Simple, Free and Overlooked Job Search Technique

by Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERW, MCD Most executives are excellent at what they do, but struggle to market their skills when it comes to finding and capitalizing on better career opportunities. You CAN be quickly respected as a powerful source of wisdom and authority in your areas of expertise to (people in) companies that…

Navigating Through the Hidden or Unadvertised Job Market: 8 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them So You Can Move Confidently and Purposefully Forward Towards Your Goal

When you are setting up a turnkey job search campaign and trying to tap into the hidden job market, you may happen upon some hurdles that can stop you in your tracks, shake your confidence and cause you to doubt yourself – or tempt you to settle for much less than you know you deserve.…

Guest on Marcy Rosenbaum’s Livelihood Show

I was honored to be invited as a guest on Marcy Rosenbaum’s Livelihood Show where we discussed how to succeed in the 21st Century Job Search – including how to take control of your career transitions, optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile and how to define your driving motivators. Listen to the interview here: …

Your Career as an Investment

Taking control of your career trajectory is a trend that is becoming more prevalent with each year. But how exactly do we “take more control” of our career? The answer is: the same way businesses take control of their growth and profitability. Many of us spend a considerable amount of money on education in our…

Long Term Contract Positions Open in Southern California

Manager Biopharmaceutical $50-$55 per hour Thousand Oaks, CA A world renowned biopharmaceutical company and global supplier of high end medical devices has the following opportunity available on a long term contract basis: Category Manager. If interested please email your qualifications to Maryelizabeth@maryelizabethbradford.com Responsibilities include driving category planning and sourcing efforts for various IT services initiatives.…

How to Find a Job When You Are Not Looking for One

Many executives I speak to share with me that they have never had to look for a job before – the jobs came to them. And even though in recent years the market is tougher, it is still quite possible to draw opportunities to you. Here are a few things you can do now to…

Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success

Attention Gen Y Job seekers! Awesome pre-release promo from bestselling author and Gen Y jobs expert, Dan Schawbel. Dan Schawbel is going to be officially releasing his brand new book titled, “Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success”, in bookstores this October. But you don’t have to wait until then to get a copy…

Jobs With Friends Lets You Leverage Your Contacts to Get Hired

My friend Chris Russel – creator of the hidden jobs app (love this!) has created a brand new app that is really neat called Jobs With Friends. When I looked at the screen shot of how easy he makes it for you to connect the dots the light bulb really went off for me! Here…

When and Why to Consider Hiring a Professional Resume Writer

If you have never invested in your career via having your resume or LinkedIn profile professionally written, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Sometimes it takes going down the path of applying for positions and not landing any interviews – or having a trusted college or professional recruiter tell you in…

Top states with the fastest growing economies

North Dakota, Texas, Oregon, Washington, California, Minnesota and Utah are all at the top of the list for States with the fastest growing economies. . Nationally, manufacturing, trade and the finance and insurance industry made some of the biggest contributions to growth. Read the entire USA Today article here.

What Growth Opportunities Are & How to Use Them to Tap Into the Wealth of Jobs in the Hidden Job Market

One of the wisest things you can do when searching for a job is learn the best non-traditional job search methods that fit your particular goals. One of my favorite methods is finding, and following up on, what I like to call “corporate growth opportunities.” The reason this is one of my favorite methods is…

Join me June 18th for my first ever CAREER POWER STRATEGY Session!

Empower your career and your life with the most cutting edge strategies to take your career to the next level, maximize your salary and multiply your interviews and offers with my new… Would you like to learn the secrets to using LinkedIn to land interviews and offers? Tuesday, June 18th, I am hosting a special…

The Truth About the $199 Resume

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 writers as “resume mills.” These are companies with a lot of writers who generally have pretty slick websites and offer cheap resumes. I have often seen resumes offered on these…

Optimize Your Resume with Keywords Using These 3 Simple Techniques

Are you wondering if your resume best positions you to land the job of your dreams in a parallel market, new industry or higher level position? One area you want to be sure to check is your keywords. Resume keywords are simply the words used to describe your hard and soft skills. Many companies today…

Most of what you have been told about job searching IS misleading, skewed, or just plain wrong.

I was excited to be a guest on The Power Women Magazine! Deb Bailey is a great host and we really got into some juicy topics regarding why traditional job search methods are just not working and what to do about it. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/powerwomenmag/2013/06/04/mary-elizabeth-bradford

Do You Know How To Get a Recruiter’s Attention?

I lost count of how many clients have told me they hung their hat on one or two recruiter relationships but nothing ever panned out in terms of landing a great job. If you don’t know how to work with recruiters, you can easily be tempted to feel that you have been let down in…

Hate Your Job? Three Powerful Strategies to Get a Job You Love

You probably put a lot of time and energy into getting that job you hate. Think about it… submitting your resume to countless places, chasing down leads, the interviews, the follow up… But you don’t have to feel locked into your current job just because you invested all that time and effort. If you are…

6 Tips For Avoiding Burnout In Your Job Search