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Unemployed? 3 Suggestions for a Powerful Executive LinkedIn Profile

How to handle your executive LinkedIn profile while unemployed is a question many executives ask when they are in between positions. One major issue you...
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How to answer, “So What Do You Do?” when you’re not working

  Freedom lies in being able to answer the question you hope they don't ask. And when you are not working during the holiday season,...
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How Do You Know If You Have “Competency Presence”

I have been talking a lot about what 'competency presence' is (here is a recap for you if you missed it ) https://chameleonresumes.com/why-executive-presence-isnt-enough-anymore) So, how...
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4 Ways To Land An Executive Interview

I have a resource that I share with clients called "89 Ways to Land an Interview." And I'm going to share 4 of the ways...
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What Recruiters Really Mean When Giving This Specific Feedback

Job seekers go through a series of interviews with a company…and then receive this truly annoying rejection. I talk about it in this video. Has...
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Why Do Companies With Layoffs Still Hire?

With all the recent news about layoffs, it's easy to feel thrown off balance. You might be asking the same question I get from many...
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Why Hiring Happens During The Holidays

Myth: "Hiring stops during the holidays." It is a myth that hiring doesn't happen over the holidays. I explain in this video why when I...
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The First 4 Areas Recruiters Look At On Your Resume

Recruiters initially read resumes in 6-15 seconds, depending on which study you read. In today's YouTube video, I answer the question, "What do recruiters look...
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Why Executive Presence Isn’t Enough Anymore: How to Master “Competency Presence” to Stand Out and Get Hired

The Problem with "Executive Presence" Let's be honest: the phrase "executive presence"  has always felt a little… off. It implies that looking the part, a...
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Don’t Let The World Do This To You

The world is tough…don't let it do this to you. If you need a pick-me-up, message me and say so. About Lisa Lisa Rangel and...
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How To Have The Right Job Find You

Written by Lisa Rangel, Executive Resume Writer Make no mistake. Being found by the right job is not a passive job search tactic. Eliminate from your...
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Ghosted in Your Job Search? Here’s How to Handle It

🎃Happy Halloween! It seems like the perfect time of year to talk about something truly frightening in the job search world: ghosting. What if we...
Is Your Resume Idiot-Proof Why Being Qualified Is Not Enough…

Is Your Resume Idiot-Proof? Why Being Qualified Is Not Enough…

Written by Lisa Rangel, Executive Resume Writer I mean no offense to my recruiting brethren with my title heading. (I am a former recruiter for those...
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4 Quick LinkedIn Fixes To Get Found

The tactics that help you get found on LinkedIn have changed over the years. You used to be able to put up a post…and voila!...
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2 Ways I Get Traction on LinkedIn

Have you been feeling frustrated that people aren't finding you on LinkedIn? It's because the algorithm changed, and therefore how you are found has changed...