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Creating a Web Presence for Your Job Search
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
Many people don’t realize just how important it is to create a positive web presence when in the midst of a job search. Unfortunately, it is almost inevitable that a major employer will spend some ...
Why Twitter Is Great for Executive Job Searches
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
You’ve probably been hearing people rant and rave about how great Twitter is for job searches for a couple of years now. But it’s hard to imagine that this one site could make a difference ...
Surprising (And Not-So-Surprising) Things That Hurt a Job Search
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
A job search can be a complicated beast, partially because technology and individual industries have evolved to an extent that we don’t know how to keep up with their changes. Unfortunately, some of those changes, ...
Why Formatting Your Resume for Technology is Crucial
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
As you know, conducting a successful job search is an ever-evolving process. In the past, you needed to make sure you rounded up plenty of newspapers, found some good resume paper and had plenty of ...
How to Supercharge Your Executive Resume
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
It’s not always easy to know what to do with your executive resume when you realize that it’s not getting you jobs, but you don’t exactly know why. Sometimes your resume requires a few minor ...
Saving Time in Your Job Search is Easier than You Think
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
Don’t you sometimes wish that you could just cut out hours in your job search? Sometimes it seems to take so darn long to research and apply. But the good news is that it really ...
Are You a Determined or Desperate Job Seeker?
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
When you’re anxiously awaiting your next job opportunity, sometimes it’s easy to walk the fine line between being a determined job seeker and desperate one. Of course, it’s not uncommon to feel desperate when you’re ...
Avoid Making Your Resume Look Unprofessional
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
It can be frustrating to put a lot of work into a resume only to realize that it is not bringing back any interviewing opportunities. While this feeling isn’t a good one, it is good ...
Does Your Executive Resume Scream Visionary?
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
It seems that when it comes to being an executive, some ideas should be already understood. For instance, people should understand that you’ve worked very hard to get to where you are in life. Also, ...
How to Overcome the Frustration of Job Search
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
There’s nothing more frustrating than being in the midst of a challenging job search. When you first leave a job and begin your new search, it always feels that the process will flow smoothly and ...
Let Your Resume Tell Why You Left Your Last Job
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
It’s never fun to think about the awkward situations that you will run into when you reach the interviewing stage of the job application process. You never know exactly what will be asked, but you ...
How To Create the Job Position You've Always Wanted
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
Are you looking for the next great position, but can’t seem to find a job that matches your qualifications – or what you’re looking for in a position? This can feel like a tough spot. ...
How To Get More Exposure From Your Executive Resume Online
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
As you may know, the Internet is now a major factor in any executive job search. It's vital to grasp this new technology when trying to get executive jobs, as recruiters pay tremendous attention to ...
How To Update Your Executive Resume While Still Working At Your Current Position
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
The standard protocol for working on a resume is to work on it when you’re ready to find your next job. It does make sense. Why would you work on your resume when you’re not ...
Keeping Unimportant Information out Of Your Resume
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
Sometimes, it can seem like more information is better on a resume. After all, more information means better chances, right? Wrong. Depending on the information you include, you may find that hiring managers are actually ...
It’s Okay to Ask for Resume Help
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
There are quite a few steps to take when planning your job search. You must find your own job leads, conduct research on companies and write your own resume and cover letter.
However, the truth ...
How Making Public Appearances Helps An Executive Resume and Job Search
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
You may be thinking that as an executive, you’re always required to do out-of-the-norm things to get hired. You have to venture out to functions when others don’t have to. It’s recommended that you not ...
How Customizing Your Resume To Your Industry Can Help Your Job Search
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
You may think of a resume as a minor introductory document that shows an employer who you are and why you're the right applicant for a certain job. Unfortunately, simpler resumes aren't very effective when ...
Protecting Your Name: How To Keep Integrity In Your Executive Professional Brand
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
When you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, the last thing you want to do along the way is destroy what you’ve work so hard to build. The things you have built include ...
Don't Accidentally Miss Out On a Fantastic Job Opportunity
By Heather Eagar · 14 years ago
Do you sometimes feel that despite all of your efforts to find work, you may be missing out on some great job opportunities? Among active job seekers, this common concern is usually quite accurate.
But ...