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The Problem With Reverse Recruiting
Reverse recruiting sounds appealing because someone else promises to conduct your job search for you. The problem is that executive hiring does not normally work...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to negotiate executive pay the right way
The best time to negotiate executive compensation is after you receive the offer and before you accept it. That is when you have the most...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...