Zero Results From Your Job Hunt? 7 Logical Reasons Why

Reasons Why You Have Zero Results From Your Job Hunt

It’s the most frustrating scenario an executive can experience. You’ve spruced up your resume, sent it off to open jobs and after a few weeks you are still hearing crickets. Nothing seems to work and trying to get a hold of HR has been useless. You scratch your head wondering what could possibly be wrong.…

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What Every Executive Needs to Know About Handling A Layoff

Handling a Layoff

Although we may like to think that we are always in control of our careers, sometimes unforeseen circumstances take us for a loop. One such circumstance is that of an executive layoff. The good news is, in most cases, you should know ahead of time that you are on the executive layoff list. This gives…

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Written Your Recession Ready Resume Yet?

recession ready resume

You can’t write your resume like you normally do when there is still a lot of uncertainty out there with volatile conditions for both businesses and job seekers alike. Nope. Right now you need a recession ready resume. “What’s that?”, you ask. Well, this style of resume not only needs to include your measurable achievements…

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Create an Ageism-Proof Resume

ageism-proof resume

“How many 55-year-olds did you hire when you were 35?” This is a question I’ll pose to a frustrated older job seeker when they tell me that they are most certainly being discriminated against in their job search because of their age. The question stops them in their tracks. So what is your answer? How…

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Economy-Proof Your Career

Play Video Hi everyone! Welcome to this final episode of the Pretend You’re Fired Today podcast series. It has been such a joy sharing and engaging with you each week. I sincerely hope you’ve found the information we’ve discussed over these last 52 episodes to be valuable – it certainly will be if it helps…

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Small (But Important) Resume Mistakes All Executives Should Avoid

Resume faux pas can really cost an executive the interview. Simply put, at this stage in the game you should know how to write a killer resume, but there’s so much confusion out there that even the most experienced professionals fumble. Avoid the following executive resume mistakes and you’ll be way ahead of the game.…

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