Until recently, executive recruiters and employers shied away from candidates with long employment gaps . . . especially if those gaps were current. They were more attracted to people who were employed or didn't show gaps in their past employment. The pandemic opened many hiring …
Executive Resume, Biography & Cover Letter
Executive Resume Length: One, Two, or Three Pages?
Do you fret about your executive resume length? Many executive job seekers have resumes that are 4 or 5, or even more pages. I typically advise keeping it to around 2-3 pages. Sometimes they ask me, How can I possibly distinguish my career and do myself justice in 2 measly pages. …
Do Cover Letters Really Matter in Executive Job Search?
Opinions vary on whether or not cover letters matter. Do people even read them? Do you really need to use them in your job search? It's true that not everyone will read your cover letter. But just the fact that you've included one gives a good impression of you. Not sending one can make you …
25 Tips To Write an Executive Resume for Today’s Job Search
Most executives don't know how to write an executive resume for today's job search. All too often I see resumes that look and read like the ones I was writing 15-20 years ago. If you’re sticking to a resume with the same look and kind of content you’ve been using for decades, you’re probably …
How to Build Your Executive Job Search Target Companies List
Many executive job seekers resist targeting select employers, because they don’t want to limit their search. They want to be open to any and all opportunities. Why job search targeting is so important Unfortunately, most executives start their job search by updating their resume and heading to …