Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m xx years old … and I look every day of it.” Nope, it’s always, “I’m xx years old … but I don’t look it!” I am never sure how to reply when my clients (virtually all senior executives in in their 40s, 50s, and 60s) make that statement. …
Resume-writing colleague Arnie Bolt shared findings from a recent ExecuNet meeting he hosted, in which a panel of executive recruiters was asked how they work, how they evaluate candidates, and what they look for in resumes and other communications. Universally, the recruiters wanted to see an entire work history on the resume, even if it …
Interesting article in today’s Boston Globe about gaining relevant experience through volunteer work. Key points: Don’t volunteer just anywhere doing anything; look for an opportunity to use existing skills or build new expertise. Invest time volunteering to determine if a new career path is right for you – you get to literally “try before you …
Verizon (telephone company) should answer their phones when you call them. Whole Foods should use good environmental practices. Hairdressers should have great hair. If these things DON’T happen, you lose faith in that individual or company! The same is true for executives in a job search. Your resume content must match your elevator speech, your …