Aug 22, 2022Member-onlyHow Executives Can Write a Great Cover LetterA great cover letter can make the difference in getting a potential employer or recruiter to pay attention to your job application and resume. At the executive level, when you are competing with others who likely also have impressive work histories and plentiful accomplishments, a cover letter needs to intrigue…Cover Letter Writing7 min readCover Letter Writing7 min read
Aug 18, 2022Member-onlyGrab Attention with a Compelling Cover LetterA resume is obviously a crucial part of a job application. It highlights your previous job, key accomplishments, and education. But before you can get a potential employer to give your resume a close look, you have to impress them with your cover letter. …Cover Letter Writing5 min readCover Letter Writing5 min read
Aug 16, 2022Member-only5 Tips for Injecting Culture Fit into Your Resume and Cover LetterOrganizations are seeking top candidates who are a good “culture fit.” As a job seeker, to find a position and a company that you’re going to love and thrive in, you have to do your own vetting. …Cover Letter Writing4 min readCover Letter Writing4 min read
Aug 15, 2022Member-onlyStrong Cover Letters: Three Reasons Why Executives Need ThemWhy is a strong cover letter so important, even for executives? First of all, employers expect a cover letter. Not writing one when a cover letter is expected can hurt you far more than writing a cover letter when one isn’t explicitly asked for can hurt you. …Cover Letter Writing6 min readCover Letter Writing6 min read
Aug 13, 2022Member-onlyOne Letter Can Weaken Your Cover LetterYour application to a job is supposed to be all about you and your strengths, right? It’s the one time that it’s okay to brag — in fact, bragging is encouraged. That’s right, but only to an extent. …Cover Letter Writing5 min readCover Letter Writing5 min read
Aug 12, 2022Member-onlyYour Guide to Writing Executive Cover LettersIsn’t my resume enough to show my experience and value to a prospective employer? Why do I need an executive cover letter, too? You might be asking yourself these questions as you plunge headlong into a search for a new executive position. It’s true, it is a lot of work…Cover Letter10 min readCover Letter10 min read
Aug 11, 2022Member-onlyThree Common Mistakes Made in Executive Cover LettersCover letter writing can be tough. If you’re looking for an excuse not to write one, well, I have bad news — that excuse might save you from writing a cover letter, but it could cost you a job. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re probably familiar…Cover Letter7 min readCover Letter7 min read
Aug 9, 2022Member-onlyFive Ways to Keep Your Job Search Progressing Despite A Shifting MarketAccording to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and a recent survey by Employ, the dynamic between employers and candidates is starting to balance itself back out. That means it’s less of a candidate-driven market, but all the cards aren’t in the employer’s hands. How do we know this? …Job Search Tips7 min readJob Search Tips7 min read
Apr 22, 2022Member-onlyThis LinkedIn Best Practice Can Jump-Start Your Job SearchIn the last few editions of this newsletter, I’ve discussed different ways that you can use LinkedIn to its fullest potential plus shared many of the job search tools and features that can help you find your next job. You can use all of the great tools, features, and job…LinkedIn5 min readLinkedIn5 min read
Apr 22, 2022Member-onlyHow to Find the Right LinkedIn Contacts and Get Responses to Your MessagesWith more than 14 million jobs posted, 1.9 million talent professionals searching for candidates, and someone hired every 15 seconds, LinkedIn is THE professional platform for your job search and long-term career management. Even with all the opportunity that abounds on LinkedIn, it can be a challenge to find the…LinkedIn9 min readLinkedIn9 min read