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Resume Writing Tips

3 Ways to Incorporate Your Brand into Your Cover Letter

June 3, 2011 /

Job seekers often know about the importance of incorporating their brand into their resume but forget how pertinent it is to also establish that brand in a cover letter.  If you are in the process of writing your cover letter, it’s time to think about how you can incorporate your brand—the well-rounded definition of your…

5 Reasons Why Branding Your LinkedIn Profile is Critical to Your Executive Job Search

June 2, 2011 /

There aren’t too many employers that at some point don’t search LinkedIn to see if an executive job candidate has a profile.  This is because LinkedIn provides such an amazing window into a person’s professional life—more so than even a resume. It’s a given that most employers will look for your LinkedIn page at some…

Considering Switching Careers or Wondering How to Get the Career You Want?

June 1, 2011 /

This morning on the Yahoo homepage were two articles I had the honor of being quoted in. The first was entitled Switch Careers to be Happier and the other was How to Get the Career You Want. I encourage you to check out both articles if you’re in a career change or considering one as the…

Branding Basics for Twitter

June 1, 2011 /

Your Twitter account is probably more important to your job search than you could ever imagine.  Recruiters and employers are continually perusing Tweets from job seekers in hopes of finding their next great candidate. If you have a Twitter account or are looking to obtain one, you are doing yourself a disservice by not taking…

How to Create a Standout Personal Branding Statement for Your Resume

May 31, 2011 /

Many job seekers don’t understand just how important their personal brand is when trying to outline their capabilities as a candidate.  Your personal brand, if clearly defined, tells an amazing story of what you’ve accomplished in your career—and what you can hope to accomplish in the future. There are a number of ways to go…

Protecting Your Executive Brand Online

May 25, 2011 /

As an executive, your brand means everything. It tells those in your field and beyond what you’ve accomplished in your years as a professional. But more important, it gives insight into what you will bring to the table if hired. Since much of an executive’s brand is managed online nowadays, it faces threats that were…