According to an Influential Executive February 2019 study, 54% of Fortune 500 CEOs have at least some social media presence. Half of the CEOs studied have a LinkedIn profile. Only 14% had a publicly searchable Twitter profile. Less than 1% had an Instagram or YouTube profile.

Why Tap into Social Media?

Social media has potential to be a broadcast channel and a branding vehicle. Executives active on social media and with app...

What Are the Best Ways to Enhance Your Resume?

Many job candidates ask what they can do to make their resume even stronger.   They often ask which “buzz words” and resume designs get interviews these days.   Some candidates sprinkle their resume with unncessesary words, such as “successfully,” “independently,” and “effectively.”   Another tactic is to load the profile with over-used phrases such as, “results-driven,” “self...

Colby is a bright, energetic pharmaceutical sales rep who grew up in Laguna, California. She never lived more than a couple of miles from the beach, luxe shopping, and of course, iconic cliffside restaurants. At age forty when her husband accepted a position at a regional hospital in rural Ohio, her head was spinning. What, no Bristol Farms? Plus the idea of being land-locked made her a bit uneasy. She felt as though it m...

As I read my LinkedIn feed, I see a flood of founders. It is an impressive feat to start a new business and develop it. However, does every business rise to the level of being “founded” and should everyone who operates a small business or solo practice be called a founder? Recently I was speaking at a conference and to my surprise, I was introduced as the founder of my business. It was awkward because although my business...

Your confidence level can affect your career, especially when you are in job search mode.  Employers want the complete package. They want a skilled, knowledgeable candidate with the appropriate level of experience and education. Cultural fit is important for many positions, especially managerial roles. Then there is the issue of confidence. When working with a new client I can make a strong prediction as to which clients...

One of the most common issues I see with client's prior resumes is a lack of accomplishments with measured results and the omission of scope of authority. Without those items, your resume will look like a job description. If you are being recruited by a company  without competition and they ask for a resume as a formality, that type of resume may be adequate. In situations where you are competing against other candidates,...

When building a network on LinkedIn, you want to be interesting and engaging. You certainly don't want to be a nuisance. The default for your notifications should be "No" don't automatically share my page updates with my network. However, if you have been tinkering with your profile and you are not sure, now is a good tine to verify that setting. Before making changes to your profile, such as a new picture, adding an acco...

If you have a recent version of Microsoft Word, you may have noticed a pop-up window with an offer of help. Perhaps you’ve closed it and decided to investigate later when you have more time. Recently I was asked for my review of the tool, so today I dug a bit deeper today to assess the potential merits. I found a few great takeaways that you can use when you are writing your resume.

Target Job Postings

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Have you taken a career hiatus? Are you planning your reentry to the workforce? Recently I was asked these questions about writing a resume following an extended career break. If you are planning a reentry, some of these tactics may help you write your new resume.  Also, check out the video, "Resumes for Reentry," located in the Podcast area of our website. 

Do you mention your career break on a resume or try to fill the g...