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Should I Use AI to Write My Executive Resume? - Career Solvers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world as we know it. It is dramatically influencing workforce productivity, healthcare, education, entertainment, and tasks of daily living such as driving, cooking, and exercising. ChatGPT developer open AI’s weekly active users surpassed 400 million in February, and China’s generative AI platform, Deepseek, was the number one download on […]
Growing Physical Security Threats Spark Innovation and Job Growth - Career Solvers
The recent shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a national spotlight on the issue of security, and many corporations are expected to reexamine their programs to protect their senior executives from harm. According to Ed Wurster, a public safety consultant and former Chief Physical Security Officer for a Fortune 500 energy company, […]
Career Solvers Wins Three TORI Awards - Career Solvers
Each year Career Directors International (CDI) hosts a resume writing competition called the TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry) where resume writers from around the world compete for first, second, and third-place standing and a chance to prove their ability to write strategic, well-written, and well-designed resumes. The competition is a great way for […]
12 Reasons to Turn Down a Job Offer - Career Solvers
You got the interview — and the job offer! Congratulations! But maybe you’re second-guessing whether this will be the right job for you — or the right time to make a career move. Here are some reasons to consider turning down a job offer (and how to do that gracefully). How to Turn Down a […]
How to Expand Your Network to Uncover More Leads - Career Solvers
The people you know can be the best way to find your next job. The “tried and true” path of networking is still the most successful way to find your next position. According to a recent Jobvite Job Seeker Nation survey, most workers find out about job openings from friends (45%) and professional connections (31%). […]
Career Solvers Nominated for Four TORI Awards - Career Solvers
I’m thrilled to announce that I have been nominated for four TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) awards. This competition is like the Olympic Games for the industry. It honors excellence in resume writing across several functional and industry categories. Special thanks to the judges for volunteering their valuable time to oversee the competition.
Networking in a Confidential Job Search - Career Solvers
Have you ever been surprised when a friend announces a new job, and you didn’t even know they were looking? You can use networking even when quietly searching for a new position. However, the more people who know you’re looking for a new job, the more likely your current employer will find out about it. […]
How to Follow Up After a Job Interview - Career Solvers
You interviewed for a job a few days ago, but haven’t heard anything from the company. Now what? Here’s some guidance for how — and when — to follow up after a job interview. Preparing for the Job Interview Follow-Up Even Before the Interview The best time to decide how to follow up is in […]
Jobseeker's Guide to Working With Your Resume Writer - Career Solvers
When you decide to hire a professional résumé writer, you’re not only investing your time and money, but you’re also entrusting me to articulate your personal brand and shape how you’ll position yourself in your job search. I take this responsibility very seriously and am providing these 10 tips to help ensure we have a […]
Tips for Informational Interviewing - Career Solvers
Get to know people who can help you find your next job — not necessarily the people doing the hiring, but the people who know those people. Make connections with local business leaders, government officials, bankers, angel investors, venture capitalists, commercial real estate professionals, and others who can network you into the top opportunities within […]
Understanding Salary Transparency - Career Solvers
Clarity is coming for jobseekers in some states as new laws go into effect requiring certain employers to provide salary ranges to candidates in the job posting or during the interview or salary negotiation process. Pay transparency can take many forms, from including salary ranges on job postings, providing pay and benefits information for positions […]
Career Cushioning - Career Solvers
The time to prepare for a job search is while you’re still employed. This concept is called “Career Cushioning.” Prepare yourself for a soft landing at a new job by being proactive about a job search and creating alternate paths to new employment in case of a layoff or firing. While looking for a job […]
Four Job Search Trends That Have Emerged During the Pandemic - Career Solvers
While the pandemic has created a host of new challenges for job seekers, there are also certain shifts the pandemic has instigated as it relates to job search that can work to your advantage. Here are a few. Few hiring managers will question why you are in transition this year or next. One of the […]
Career Solvers 2021 Free Career Planner - Career Solvers
Are you happy with your job? Are you happy with your life? The end of the year is a natural time to take stock of the past year and plan for the year ahead. This career planner is designed to guide you in taking a look back at 2020 and looking ahead to 2021. Most […]
Eight Ways to Keep Your Job Search Moving Forward in a World That Feels Like it is Standing Still - Career Solvers
We are eight months into this pandemic. As a job seeker, you have mastered Zoom, updated your resume, and practiced your pitch. But it’s certainly not business as usual and unusual times call for different ways of doing things and a whole lot of creativity. In today’s climate, you don’t have ten coffee meetings on […]
Landing an Executive Role at a Private Equity-Backed Company - Career Solvers
Many of my executive clients retain my services to prepare them for a search for their next big role in a public company. And while that is certainly one option to explore, the reality is that the higher you are in seniority, the fewer the options for those plum C-level roles. Additionally, these clients generally […]
Career Solvers Nominated for TORI Award - Career Solvers
I am pleased to announce that Career Solvers was recently nominated for a TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award by Career Directors International. Career Solvers has been nominated for this award over 30 times since 2006 and won 12 awards for Best Executive Resume, Best Technology Resume, Best Sales & Marketing Resume, Best International […]
9 LinkedIn Fails That Miss the Mark on Networking - Career Solvers
LinkedIn has been an excellent tool for my job search clients. It has made it exponentially easier to source and introduce contacts and bridge the gap between candidates and decision makers. Yet whether it is being used for a job search or general sales prospecting, many behaviors persist that run counter to the spirit of […]