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Comment on 3 Reasons Why Your Executive Resume Isn’t Working by Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer

Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:46:22 +0000

Mary,

What a good point! It’s often difficult for job hunters to realize that yes, they HAVE had a significant impact at a company level. While some companies do a great job of reminding top performers of their achievements through performance reviews, there are many that don’t provide the kudos that executives need to hear. We may be the only audience for this information, and it’s crucial to capture it!

- Laura

Comment on 3 Reasons Why Your Executive Resume Isn’t Working by Mary DeLuca CPRW CRSFS

Mary DeLuca CPRW CRSFS — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:44:44 +0000

Laura,

As usual, you are spot on. What I encounter a great deal of is those that have progressed through the ranks to now be in an Executive position who don’t know how to own it. When incorporating the Executive level language into their resumes, they are uncomfortable. I then find myself dedicating time to explaining to them that they have earned it, have proven themselves worthy and need to embrace their accomplishments.

Comment on Are You Over-Sharing On LinkedIn? by They’re Going To Find Out Sometime « VICTOREE'S BLOG: No White Flag

They’re Going To Find Out Sometime « VICTOREE'S BLOG: No White Flag — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:26:36 +0000

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Comment on Are You Over-Sharing On LinkedIn? by Led By Dreams

Led By Dreams — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:22:44 +0000

I agree with a lot there! People now don’t realize how much they overshare and how different LinkedIn is in comparison to, say…Facebook. Facebook is for little random tidbits like “Man that class was boring.” LinkedIn is not. It isn’t Twitter, nor is it Facebook. It’s supposed to be PROFESSIONAL social networking.

One must always remember to be careful what is said online as well as offline.

Comment on Why Just Joining LinkedIn Is Not Enough by How To Find Leaders « Linked 2 Leadership

How To Find Leaders « Linked 2 Leadership — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:58:16 +0000

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Comment on Yes, Virginia, you can use color on your resume by Angie Jones

Angie Jones — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:45:02 +0000

Laura,
I often use color on my client’s resumes and have received nothing but positive feedback from recruiters and employers alike.

The last thing that hiring managers want to see is just another resume that looks exactly like the hundreds of others on their desk.

Adding just a hint of color may be enough to make a difference as to whether the resume is read or not.

Comment on Yes, Virginia, you can use color on your resume by Kristin Johnson

Kristin Johnson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:23:21 +0000

I couldn’t agree more, Laura. My experience is that employers LOVE something a little off the beaten path. Of course, if the job seeker is dealing with a Applicant Tracking System, she will want to use formats appropriate to the non-human. But, if a candidate is networking, and actual people are looking at the resume, standing out from the crowd can be a very good thing. They are marketing documents, after all!

Comment on Yes, Virginia, you can use color on your resume by Mary M. DeLuca

Mary M. DeLuca — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:36:42 +0000

Laura,

Hooray! I have been selectively and conservatively using color in resumes for the past four years. I find if applied properly, it lends the resume that slight edge that may prove to be the difference in capturing the attention of the reader. As you stated so eloquently, it should be subtle, appropriate and used sparingly.

Comment on The #1 Way to Stand Out on Your Resume by Lee

Lee — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:36:53 +0000

Great twist on how to out shine the competition. Shining in a world filled with hungry competitors is often difficult, but finding new ways to enhance our abilities and make them appealing and comprehensible is the key to success. Great job bringing these points to the fore!

Comment on The Magic of An Executive Biography for Your Job Search by Things Career Related

Things Career Related — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:11:36 +0000

Awesome article, Laura. I also liked your samples of the executive bio. I see the executive bio as a great networking tool, in addition to presenting one at an interview. Perhaps in some ways, it is better than sending a resume. A hand-delivered bio will call for a resume. Great as usual.