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Executive considering whether to pursue a pre-IPO leadership opportunity

Should I pursue a Pre IPO executive

A pre-IPO executive role can create significant career and financial upside, but equity potential alone is not a reason to take the job. Evaluate the...
Lisa Rangel discussing the first 30 days of an executive job search

What to Do in the First 30 Days of Your Executive Job Search

The first 30 days of an executive job search should be spent getting clear on the role you want, building a resume and LinkedIn profile...
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Is it recommended to use the Open-To-Work banner on LinkedIn?

I'm not a big fan of the public Open to Work banner on LinkedIn, but not because there is anything wrong with telling people you...
Lisa Rangel discussing how to keep an executive resume to two pages

How to keep your executive resume to 2 pages

Yes, you can keep an executive resume to two pages even with 15, 20, or more years of experience. The key is not squeezing your...
How executives can expand their professional networks on LinkedIn

The Power of People You Don’t Know Yet On LinkedIn

  If your existing network is not producing opportunities, do not assume you have run out of people to contact. Expand it. For many senior...
Lisa Rangel discussing how far back an executive resume should go

How Far Back Should I Go On My Executive Resume

For most executives, going back about 15 years is enough, and in some cases 20 years makes sense. You usually do not need to document...
Top 10 Executive Resume Tips

2027 Top 10 Executive Resume Tips From the Best Executive Resume Writers

By Lisa Rangel, Founder and Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes What separates a resume that gets executive interviews from one that gets ignored? We gathered...
Chief Operating Officer executive resume writer buyer's guide for hiring a COO resume writing service in 2026

How to Vet and Hire a COO Executive Resume Writer in 2026.

The Buyer's Guide No One inThis Industry Wants to Write, for operations leaders specifically By Lisa Rangel Founder and Managing DirectorChameleon Resumes July 2026 Looking...
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Executive Marketing Edge: Edition 7

The 11 Biggest Mistakes Executives Make Online With Their Job Search (and Their Career) By Lisa Rangel Most executives don't struggle because they lack experience;...
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How to Vet and Hire a CFO Executive Resume Writer in 2026.

The Buyer's Guide No One inThis Industry Wants to Write By Lisa Rangel Founder and Managing DirectorChameleon Resumes July 2026 Hiring a CFO executive resume...
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Executive Marketing Edge: Edition 6

The Executive Marketing Expert's Guide to Turning Results into a Powerful Market Narrative By Lisa Rangel Once the conversation starts, what you say determines whether...
Executive reviewing LinkedIn networking messages and increasing response rates through personalized outreach strategies

2 Ways To Increase Your Responses On LinkedIn

Gone are the days where you can only rely on proper keywords to bring people to your LinkedIn profile. Yes, you still need to keyword...
Lisa Rangel explains how founders can successfully interview for corporate executive roles by showcasing leadership, strategic thinking, and executive-level business impact.

From Company Founder to Corporate Executive: How to Interview for the Role

You have rewritten the resume and repositioned the LinkedIn profile. Now comes the room. The interview is where a founder's biggest strength, years of operating...
Lisa Rangel explaining how returning founders can position their LinkedIn profiles to transition into corporate executive leadership roles and attract executive recruiters.

From Company Founder to Corporate Executive: Positioning Your LinkedIn Profile as a Returning Founder

Your resume tells one story. Your LinkedIn profile has to tell the same one to a different reader, often a recruiter. For a founder returning...
Executive resume writing guide featuring Lisa Rangel explaining how senior leaders can create executive resumes that attract recruiters and executive search firms.

From Company Founder to Corporate Executive: How to Write Your Executive Resume

You built something. Maybe you grew it, sold it, or watched the market shift, and now you want to return to a structured executive role....