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<description><![CDATA[As an award-winning executive resume writer, Laura offers standout services to $100K-$1M executives, with credentials held by less than 40 resume writers worldwide. She specializes in executive resumes that land interviews for CIO, CTO, CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CNO, VP, Director, Manager, & other executives who want to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. Distinguished by superior quality, executive branding, a solid referral rate, and a history as a former recruiter, Laura is the National Resumes Columnist, Examiner.com and a frequent columnist for job search portals including Localjobnetwork.com, Jobing.com, Executive Agent, Minnesota Jobs, SelfGrowth, Secrets of the Job Hunt, and ... ]]></description>
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<title>3 Tips for Improving Your Job Search in An Uncertain Economy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:29:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking forward to your executive job hunt this year - or dreading it? Spending months in job-search mode, facing a pending layoff, or reading about unemployment statistics can bring you down... just when you need the energy to tackle a challenging market. However, you CAN change your approach, mindset, and techniques, leading to better results and a greater sense of well-being during your search!]]></description>
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<title>The Magic of An Executive Biography in Your Job Search</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:45:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're an executive or rising leader looking for your next choice opportunity, you've probably shined up your resume in anticipation of calls from recruiters, and taken the time to prepare a cover letter that presents your value proposition. But have you considered using a biography as well?]]></description>
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<title>5 Resume Mistakes That Can Knock You Out of The Running</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:34:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your resume has a challenging job to do in order to get you into an interview. Summarizing relevant skills, describing your work style, conveying your brand, and quickly making your point to employers isn't easy for anyone - even a skilled writer or marketer! Therefore, you'll want to read through this list of common resume blunders to see if you recognize your own resume, and make corrections accordingly.]]></description>
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<title>3 Strategies for Writing a Bold, Branded Executive Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:46:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Launching a strategic executive job search - and hoping to make a splash? In previous years, listing the size of budgets managed, divisions run, or revenue generated might have been enough resume verbiage for a recruiter to hunt you down, but no more.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Executive Resume Miss Out On the Latest Trends?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:05:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Writing your executive resume for the first time in years - or struggling to get a response with it? Whether you're aware of it or not, resume trends have changed substantially, and the document you send out WILL compete with custom-designed, focused resumes for other executives.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Cover Letter Make These 5 Critical Mistakes?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:45:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've polished your resume to no end, especially after finding a great job posting that seems tailor-made for your leadership skills. But did your cover letter merit the same attention? If you resorted to "Dear Sir, I'm interested in your open job, here's my resume," you're missing out on a critical chance to persuade employers to take you seriously for an executive or leadership role.]]></description>
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<title>3 Secrets to Leveraging Testimonials in a Leadership Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:04:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many executives and leadership professionals stumble when it comes to writing their own resumes, as it can be challenging to decide how to convey the status you've earned and the reputation that you may have built over many years. If you're at a loss for words, try these 3 strategies to ensure that your executive resume reflects the stature that you've earned.]]></description>
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<title>7 Phrases to Strike From Your LinkedIn Profile</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An interesting practice seems to have cropped up among self-written social media profiles, where the phrases that have been taboo on resumes (like "self-motivated team player") are creeping back into lists of job hunter credentials on LinkedIn. However, with a little ingenuity, you can pull the lackluster phrases out of your Profile and replace them with powerful writing worthy of your career, leadership style, and brand message.]]></description>
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<title>Executive Job Hunting? You'll Need More Than a Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 14:10:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're an executive planning your next career move, it might intrigue you to learn that your leadership resume is not necessarily the best document to use for every interviewer. Here are 4 must-have documents for an executive career portfolio that captures attention at all the right levels and audiences.]]></description>
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<title>Why Writing Your Executive Resume Is Difficult - And What You Can Do About It</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to get your job search off to a strong start - but hampered by the resume writing process? Are you finding it challenging to sum up the reasons you should be considered over others? If so, you have plenty of company, especially if your career is at the executive or senior professional level. Here are 3 reasons why leadership resume writing is difficult, and what you can do about it.]]></description>
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<title>Struggling to Write Your Executive Resume? Try These Branding Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:33:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your idea of writing an executive resume is trying to list all your tasks and group them under each job title, you're in for quite a surprise. The information that actually makes employers want to call you is quite different than just the descriptions of your previous jobs, as it involves creating a personal brand message with a clear, unmistakable promise of leadership value.]]></description>
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<title>How to Create a Powerful Leadership Resume by Quantifying Achievements</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:23:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to tell employers the story of a long and successful executive career on your resume? Unfortunately, describing yourself as a seasoned, skilled, or experienced leader won't cut it as much as showing the results of what you've done.]]></description>
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<title>3 Ways to Capture Your Leadership Brand in an Executive Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:46:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you've written and re-written your executive resume, but it still doesn't feel right to you? Maybe you've added metrics and detailed your career promotions, all to no avail. If so, it might be time to up your game; especially if you want to generate interviews.]]></description>
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<title>What Can You Learn About Executive Job Search From BP Oil's CEO?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:31:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward has repeatedly made news in the wake of the company's oil spill - and it certainly hasn't been good. His personal messages, which may have been intended to show support for the spill's victims, have nevertheless served to tarnish his public image.]]></description>
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<title>Who You Should (and Shouldn't) Turn to For Executive Resume Writing Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:44:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Showing your executive resume around to get feedback? Doing so can be a career-killer, especially if you're blindly seeking resume tips from resources that are unfamiliar with resume-writing practices that prove effective in today's market.]]></description>
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<title>5 Must-Know Tips For Becoming a Professional Resume Writer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 08:47:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may have decided that, especially with today's tough economic climate, becoming a professional resume writer would be a great occupation. Here's 5 crucial things to know and consider before attempting to launch your own professional resume writing operation.]]></description>
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<title>3 Benefits to Incorporating Storytelling in Your Leadership Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:15:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Seeking an executive career transition? You've probably realized (before even starting to write) that it's difficult to sum up your total value proposition in a resume. ]]></description>
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<title>The 5 Pieces of Critical Information Missing From Your Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If executive resume writing is not your forte, you have lots of company. After all, writing a strong resume is not an easy task, and it is certainly compounded by the daunting competition you'll face in today's job market. However, there ARE shortcuts to creating a strong first impression---starting with taking a closer look at what you may have missed in writing your leadership resume.]]></description>
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<title>How to Increase Your Job Search Success by Using Professional Resume Samples</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:39:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So, you've realized that your resume isn't up to par, and you're intent on finding some help. What you might not know is that using professional resume samples can greatly increase your chance of success.]]></description>
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<title>Job Hunting in 2010? Let Go of Obsolete Techniques From 2000</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:56:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With 2010 upon us, professionals everywhere are gearing up for the job hunt, with the usual energy that accompanies a January job search. Yet, many candidates are clinging to outdated job search practices and resume advice that can negatively impact their success.]]></description>
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<title>9 Signs That Your Executive Resume Won't Make the Cut</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:04:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've been in the same position or industry for years, it can be hard to come up to speed on executive resume writing trends when a job search suddenly looms in your future. You'll find that it pays to ensure that your executive resume writing abilities are cutting-edge. Take a careful look at these 9 common executive resume writing problems--and the fixes behind them that can boost your interview potential.]]></description>
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<title>Expedite Your Job Search With a Dollar-Driven Executive Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:55:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Readying your resume for an executive job search? You might find that the traditional resume components--career titles, management assignments, projects, and education--aren't enough anymore. Now more than ever, companies have intensified their focus on one area of your performance: money. Employer want leaders who can make, save, and control it, all in order to fight the economic downturn.]]></description>
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<title>Could Your Executive Resume Actually Be Too Short?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:42:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most job hunters remember the days of single-page resumes, when hiring professionals warned them that any resume daring to breach this "rule" would be quickly eliminated from consideration. Fast forward to the rapid-fire job market of today, and you'll find that things have changed considerably.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Using the Correct Title For Your Executive Resume?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:24:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're reading this in confusion, wondering just what a resume title is, then you're in the right place.

Resume titles (or headlines) have replaced the objective statements of years past by giving employers the exact job type that you're seeking--all up front and with great clarity.]]></description>
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<title>3 Keys to Personal Branding For Fast Resume Results</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:46:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may have followed all the "right" advice on resume writing, and added industry keywords, certifications, tool sets, and the like. However, if you're not being called for interviews, you may want to consider adding the power of soft skills when infusing your resume with your personal brand.]]></description>
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<title>How Failing to Leverage a Niche Can Stop Your Job Hunt Cold</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:26:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You already know that that job hunt is tough... but many professionals are still winning interviews and landing jobs, even without an intense Internet job search effort. How are they doing it? By discovering a niche and marketing themselves for it.]]></description>
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<title>Five Tests to Ensure That Your Resume Gets Noticed</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2257539</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 13:20:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the rush to get your resume in front of employers, stop for a minute (or a few hours) and consider whether you're giving an accurate picture of your capabilities. If you've unloaded a mixed bag of skills, job duties, and meaningless phrases on employers, you may STILL be job hunting--months later. Instead, map out a strategy by creating your resume, then running it past these critical tests to ensure that it produces RESULTS.]]></description>
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<title>Who is Reading Your Executive Resume and Why Should You Care?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 09:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For executives trying to outpace each other in an aggressive job market, the hunt can be challenging, stressful, and downright confusing, with plenty of career search advice to remember and strategies to implement.  One of the biggest mysteries that emerges for most people is that they can find a great job posting, apply to it, and then... nothing happens. Why isn't the phone ringing?]]></description>
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<title>LinkedIn Profiles and Your Executive Resume - What's the Difference?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:40:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's no doubt about it: LinkedIn is one of the greatest job search tools available today. Not only can you "advertise" your availability and display career endorsements, but being viewable on LinkedIn is a boon to executive recruiters that may need your skills. Here, I've outlined some key differences to be aware of when building both your executive career marketing documents and a profile that can get you noticed - and HIRED.]]></description>
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<title>5 Steps to an Executive Cover Letter That Opens Doors</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:40:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So... you've created a knockout executive resume, and you're ready to wow employers by sending it directly to them. Don't forget to send it under cover--a powerful cover letter, that is. While a great resume can open doors, a compelling cover letter can be an equal (if not MORE) important part of your pitch for employment.]]></description>
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<title>5 Insider Tips You Must Know For Writing Your Executive Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:40:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're an executive searching for your next opportunity in today's hotly competitive market, you've probably found that the task of marketing yourself is unlike any other. How do you sum up a long, storied career in just a few paragraphs? What is the best way to differentiate yourself on paper--and to get others to focus on this value?]]></description>
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<title>What You Don't Know About LinkedIn That Can Hurt Your Job Search</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:35:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many executive job hunters sign onto LinkedIn, look around, find others they know, add a few connections, and then... nothing. When questioned, they admit that they didn't understand the purpose of the site. However, with internal tools and the promise of upgrading your online identity, you'll find that LinkedIn is a fantastic executive job search tool.]]></description>
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<title>What Every Executive Should Know About Writing a Powerful Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:00:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the discussion surrounding today's job market, one key fact seems to be lost: there's never been so many choices available to employers. What this means for executives is that a marketing focus is critical, and that, more than ever, converting your resume into a marketing brochure is an essential step.]]></description>
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<title>Why Savvy Job Hunters Keep Going During the Holidays</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:23:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Why job search now? I'm planning to relax over the holidays," is a common refrain. Of course, it's easy to get caught up in holiday fever this time of year, concentrating on family, travel plans, holiday decor, and all the traditional activities. However, savvy job hunters and networkers know there's NOTHING like the magic of the holiday season to invigorate a job search.]]></description>
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<title>Have You Bought Into These Resume Myths?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:38:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It seems that "advice" on how to structure your resume is everywhere, with varying opinions from numerous sources. And in today's competitive job market, it makes more sense than ever to ensure that your resume is in top shape. Unfortunately, many resume ideas that should have been cast aside years ago still seem to float around, and taking them as truth can actually impede your success.]]></description>
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<title>How to Market Your Skills For a Career Change</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:51:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you're ready for advancement up the career ladder, all usually goes well when you're in the same field. However, changing careers is another matter; marketing your skills for a switch into another industry can be tough. There actually ARE ways to get hiring managers to see the relevance of your skills, believe it or not--and much of it has to do with what you tell them on your resume.]]></description>
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<title>Have You Googled Yourself Lately?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:47:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're an executive looking for a new role, you know the drill: ready your resume, examine your references, and build that network. However, the job search HAS changed. Now, there's one more item you'll need to focus on--your online identity.]]></description>
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<title>Tired of Being Ignored in Your Job Search? Try These 3 Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:18:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're job hunting, you've probably been caught in the endless search-apply-wait cycle. You send off your resume, then wonder why you're not getting a response--or if anyone even looked at it. Well, have you heard about the "hidden job market," why you need to use it, and how quickly you can land a job with it?]]></description>
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<title>3 Clues That Your Resume is Giving the Wrong Information</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:05:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're in a job hunt, nothing will negatively impact your success more than filling your resume with duties, focusing on overused phrases, and spelling out a dry list of jobs. The reason? Employers want to hire a person that represents an effective solution to their business needs. Here are 3 main clues that your resume needs an overhaul in order to move an employer's response from "So what?" to "Call for an interview."]]></description>
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<title>How Long Will Your Executive Job Search Take?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:57:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[That's a great question... and one for which there is no "magic" answer. But if you're in the job hunt at this point, you might swear that the process seems to be taking longer than ever before. Here are some ways to gauge how long your job hunt might take, and some methods to start addressing it--long BEFORE frustration sets in.]]></description>
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<title>Struggling to Find That Perfect Executive Job? Try Building Your Own Network</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:40:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For executive job searching in today's hotly competitive market, nothing tops networking to build your reputation and expand your centers of influence.  Studies have shown that finding job leads through others outranks nearly all other methods.  Here are some ways to address the question of where to start with your personal network, and ways to build a strong presence (online and offline) that can facilitate a successful job hunt.]]></description>
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<title>Get the Most Out of Online Networking During Your Executive Job Search</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:14:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By now, you may have heard of--and even utilized--online social networking through the various sites available to the technically savvy, including Plaxo, LinkedIn, Naymz, Twitter, FaceBook, Ryze, and a host of others. However, you may not have realized the intensity that using these powerhouses can have on your job search.]]></description>
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<title>Want to Find and Contact Recruiters? Try These 5 Techniques</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:45:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're conducting an active job hunt, you're probably aware that working with a recruiter can be an effective method for your search. However, finding a recruiter that specializes in your field can be a daunting prospect. Finding and effectively collaborating with recruiters is mostly a matter of sharpening your networking skills (which is a good idea during any phase of a job search!).]]></description>
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<title>5 Crucial Points on Working With Recruiters</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:00:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today's job hunter faces an increasingly confusing myriad of choices about how to find that next opportunity. However, there's one mainstay of the job market that can pay off in huge dividends for both employers and job seekers: using a recruiter. Professionals who want to use recruiters as part of their job search strategy should understand a few key points, according to Audrey Spencer of ACBS Resource Management, Inc.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Courting Age Bias in Your Job Search?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:24:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job hunters often have trouble figuring out what is holding them back from landing interviews. In many cases, these professionals are inadvertently highlighting their age on the resume--all while hoping that employers will focus on something else. r 60's!).]]></description>
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<title>7 Tips to Selecting a Professional Resume Service</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 17:02:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people question the differences among resume services, and it's no wonder: the Internet is bursting with companies that claim to make you "look good" with a minimum of investment. Considering that you'll spend more waking hours on your career than any other activity (with your salary riding on this decision!), it makes sense to thoroughly check out these services.]]></description>
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<title>3 Ways to Tell if You Need More Than One Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 16:36:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've probably heard that employers expect to see an exact match to their skills on your resume, and that you should be tailoring your resume to each job. But, you might think-if I do that, I'll be writing forever! Relax ' there's a point to customizing your resume to meet the needs of employers. However, this doesn't mean that every resume you send must be a completely different version.]]></description>
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<title>3 Powerful Tips to Address Gaps in Work History on Your Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:36:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Given the dot-com meltdown, frequent corporate downsizing, family situations, and the never-ending parade of mergers and acquisitions, more leadership professionals than ever are presenting a gap in between jobs to their next employer. If this situation applies to you, it is best to meet the challenge head-on by preparing to address the gaps directly.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Making the #1 Mistake on Your Leadership Resume?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:12:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Leadership professionals often spend significant time adding content to their resumes to show career progression and detail their strengths. So why does the average resume get only a minimal response? Most people don't realize that when it comes to touting their own skills at a six-figure level, presentation is EVERYTHING.]]></description>
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<title>Lacking a Degree? Top Resume Tips for Aspiring Leaders</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:17:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a senior-level professional or manager, you've probably worked your way up the corporate ranks through demonstrated leadership, dedication, and proficiency.  At some point, you may find yourself wanting to transition upward in your career, and this can be where doubt sets in, since you never finished (or even started) college.  The good news is that there are powerful resume strategies that can effectively address this very issue.]]></description>
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<title>5 Ways to Quit Underselling Yourself on Your Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:34:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If it seems like you are passed over for jobs on a regular basis, consider this: what you see as your real strengths might NOT be conveyed on the resume you send out. Before eliminating your skills from consideration, take a look at these simple strategies for revitalizing the effect of your resume.]]></description>
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