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It would be great if you can hire someone to do your job search as an executive…right? Well, you can’t. And I explain why in this video. When I explain why an exec can’t hire a recruiter to do their job search, there is a “face palm 🤦🏻♀️🤦♂️” moment. They see why it makes perfect sense that hiring a recruiter to do your job search is a nonsensical thing. Did you have a “face palm” moment after watching this video? It’s okay if you did. Now you know what you didn’t know. And you probably saved yourself from being scammed. So if you want to be trained on how a proper job search should be conducted to succeed, schedule a call with me using this link: http://chatwithuslive.com. We have just under 200 LinkedIn testimonials from paying clients who landed jobs using our services. Stop struggling and start landing. Let’s do this.
Want to Thrive at the Executive Level? Learn the Art of Managing Up. In this powerful episode of Executive Career Chats, we sit down with Melody Wilding, executive coach and author of Managing Up, to unpack the real strategies behind navigating workplace power dynamics—without selling your soul. Whether you're reporting to a new CEO, managing cross-functional leaders, or adapting to generational shifts in the workplace, this is the insight you need to lead up and lead well. 🎯 Learn how to: Tailor your communication to four distinct leadership styles Build influence through internal networking Set boundaries with confidence and clarity Create a “Managing Individual Manual” to clarify your working style Stay visible, valuable, and in control of your executive brand 💡 Stop winging your way through power dynamics—start managing up with intention and impact. 🎥 Watch now and take away strategies you can use immediately to thrive in high-stakes, high-impact roles. 👉 Want to go deeper? Get access to more executive career strategies at https://ExecutiveCareerChat.com #ManagingUp #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #InternalNetworking #MelodyWilding #WorkplaceCommunication #CareerOwnership #ExecutiveCareerChat #ManagingUpStrategies
“Finding a job” is a bonafide skill like cooking, basic hygiene, driving… Parents teach their kids to play baseball, but they don’t teach them how to land a job. Teachers teach literature, but they don’t show students how to build a network. Thankfully some high schools have started financial literacy classes…but I still haven’t seen one that teaches people how to land a job. Teaching someone how to land a job is different from teaching someone how to write a resume…which some schools do now, and that is progress…but many stop there. Knowing how to find a job is paramount to sound mental and financial health. I talk about the 4 steps to make this happen in this video. People invest in their homes, but never in their careers, which bring in exponentially more money to their household than the equity in their homes. Always baffles me. If you want finally learn this skill and have it forever to use throughout your career, my Get Hired Fast Bundle is $127 and can be purchased here: GetHiredFastBundle.com You don’t have to keep suffering from not knowing how to find a job… I will show you how this is done…let’s get to it!
Why “Managing Up” Is Still Crucial As An Executive When you hit the top, you may think “managing up” is for those who haven’t made it to your level yet. And nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, managing up has never been more important now that you are at the top of the food chain. In this next short video, I walk you through 3 reasons why…. And if you want to make sure you understand three reasons AND how to approach them, join me for my next Executive Career Chat with Executive Coach Melody Wilding. Melody is the author of “Managing Up” and we’ll be live on Tuesday, May 20, at 12 noon ET. Managing up can look different at every level of the organization…so let’s make sure you understand what that means for an executive. See you then!
Martha Heller, of Heller Search, and I will be chatting about “How To Land An Executive Role In The AI Age” during my next Executive Career Chat on Tuesday, 4/23 @ 12 noon ET. Register at ExecutiveCareerChat.com to grab your Zoom seat. We don’t record these…so make sure you are present. This isn’t for IT CXOs only…this is for every Chief who sits around an executive committee table. Everyone needs to be able to talk about AI’s impact on their company, their teams, their clients, and their job→ or you won’t be taken seriously by prospective employers. Start by watching the video! And know we will cover so much more during our chat next week! See you then…
**This is the LinkedIn Function You’re Probably Not Using** Do I get points for probably the longest video title ever? 😉 The more and more our team trains clients, the more we see that executive job seekers are not using this one function on LinkedIn that can really make it easier to find people to chat with… I walk through it here and how to use it in this video. And if you found this helpful and want more tips like it, join me on Tuesday, May 6th at 12 noon ET to discover other effective ways to use LinkedIn to land your next 6- or 7-figure role. If you say things like, “If I could just talk with people, I just need to find people to talk to…” then this session is for YOU! I will show you how to use LinkedIn to find people to talk to…they are out there! Promise…
Welcome to another Executive Career Chat hosted by Lisa Rangel, Founder & Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes. In this exciting episode, Lisa is joined by Martha Heller, CEO of Heller Search, to discuss how to land an executive role in today's rapidly evolving AI age. In this video, Martha and Lisa dive into the importance of defining your executive brand, leveraging AI and data for career advancement, and understanding how cross-functional collaboration is essential for leaders in the AI space. Martha offers valuable insights on how to position yourself as a leader who can turn data into value, ensuring you stand out in a competitive job market. Key Takeaways: AI's Role in Career Growth: Learn how to leverage AI tools to optimize your job search, from crafting your resume to networking. Branding in the AI Age: Discover how to build your personal brand that resonates in an AI-driven market. Leadership in the Age of Change: Understand the importance of cross-functional leadership and how to adapt to emerging tech trends. Practical Job Search Tips: Hear from Martha about the most effective strategies for landing senior roles in technology and data-driven industries. Lisa and Martha share actionable strategies, including insights from Martha’s Heller Report, which features valuable resources like CIO job search advice, technology leadership tips, and current IT leadership searches. If you're looking to gain a competitive edge and secure your next executive position, this conversation is a must-watch! 🔗 Useful Links: Executive Career Chat Learn More (https://www.ExecutiveCareerChat.com) The Heller Report: CIO Career Resources Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarangel Engage with us: Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below or feel free to reach out to Lisa via LinkedIn for direct support. If you found this content valuable, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with more career tips and exclusive interviews!
I’m not looking to start a brawl…people are definitely committed to their camp when it comes to cover letters. And when I recruited, I never read them. But there is actually a modern day explanation as to why cover letters are still needed in this day and age of email, Slack, text, Discord, and social media messaging. I give you the rationale behind why they are needed more than ever in this short video. Amiright? Or Amiwrong? Thoughts… Comment and let me know. Lisa P.S. If you want help with your Cover Letter eNotes, go to coverletterenotes.com to grab my proven layout, templates, word-for-word subject lines…and more!
I’m not looking to start a brawl…people are definitely committed to their camp when it comes to cover letters. And when I recruited, I never read them. But there is actually a modern day explanation as to why cover letters are still needed in this day and age of email, Slack, text, Discord, and social media messaging. I give you the rationale behind why they are needed more than ever in this short video. Amiright? Or Amiwrong? Thoughts… Comment and let me know. Lisa P.S. If you want help with your Cover Letter eNotes, go to coverletterenotes.com to grab my proven layout, templates, word-for-word subject lines…and more!
Common resume mistakes include: - Using font size 9 or smaller for the majority of your resume (any recruiter over 40 can’t read it!) - Having task-based bullets instead of achievement-based bullets (all CFOs do similar tasks…how well you do the task sets you apart) -Making your name bigger than your title (some think you subliminally send a message that you have a big ego to contend with 🤣) But these mistakes are not the only mistakes I see…. I list 4 more executive resume mistakes in this executive resume tips video I created for you Are you making any of these? You can let me know… And if you want more DIY help in writing your own resume, grab my Six-Figure Resume Bundle at SixFigureResumeBundle.com. Included in this bundle are: —3 resume templates created by me that have landed clients interviews. —my Six-Figure Resume ebook with instructions on how to write a strong, powerful resume —my video training on How to Write A Powerful Executive Resume Go to SixFigureResumeBundle.com and check it out…don’t struggle anymore! Lisa P.S. And if you know you don’t want to spend your time or brain capacity to write your own resume, Schedule a chat with me to hire us to write it using this link: ChatWithUsLive.com
I’ve been doing a lot of executive resume trainings lately…and the point covered in this next video has come up a few times recently: The executive resume isn’t the most important part of an executive job search. Yes, it’s true. And I say it as someone who runs an executive resume writing firm (well, we do more than that, but you get my point). So what’s the most important part of an executive job search? Watch my short video for the answer and explanation…. And go to FreeExecJobSearchTraining.com for on demand training on how to conduct a proper, successful executive job search. You will be soooo glad you did.
The executive job search is different from other job searches. And the executive job search today is different from executive job searches in previous years. It’s never been more competitive at the top...where there are naturally fewer roles. So, if you are starting a new executive job search or struggling in your current executive job search, then this video is for you. And if you want more free training after this, go to LiveExecJobSearchTraining.com for my next free live training!
How To Ask For A Raise — And Get It Getting a raise in 2025 is possible. You need to demonstrate why it’s worth it to your employer (current or new employer) to give you the raise you want. This video demonstrates how you can do that…and one thing NOT to do. Once you watch it, if you want next level help to increase your pay, go to MaximizingCompensation.com. In the spirit of Henry Ford, if you think you can’t get a raise in 2025…then you are right. 😉 But if you believe you can, then discover how to land it big!
This is an age old question that has existed since I’ve been on LinkedIn (which was 2006 when I first set up my LinkedIn profile…) And the answer to the “Should Your Resume Be The Same As Your LinkedIn Profile” question has changed over the years. Today’s video has my answer to the question for today’s job landing landscape. What do you think? Agree or disagree? To get more training on LinkedIn, join me for my next live “How To Write Your LinkedIn Profile To Land 6-Figure Job Interviews” training session. It’s on Tuesday, March 11th at 12noonET. I answer questions from the audience live. I show you before and after shots of what your profile should look like. And I give you 11 ways to get traction from LinkedIn after the training. So don’t miss it. Go to LiveExecLinkedInTraining.com and grab your zoom link! Arrive early to make sure you don’t miss a beat—we get right into it from the start! And we don’t record these…so don’t miss it.
Interviewing as an executive is an experience most new executives don’t have. And even experienced executives often take these two points I mention in the video for granted. Once you watch the just-over-4-minute video, tell me if you knew these points…(you can email me like you normally do if you don't want to out yourself…) And if you want more guidance, go to InterviewPowerfully.com for more resources. Don’t interview as an executive assuming it’s the same interview you have always done. You will see an executive interview is different.
We live in an emotionally charged world nowadays. Work is no different. I speak to two dozen people weekly minimum…and I’m telling you, people are feeling life is heavy. Managing emotions at home and at work is a given… Do you do it well? Or poorly? Are you exhausted? You might need my next video for help…. And if you want to learn some coping strategies and tactics to employ asap from an expert, join me for my next Executive Career Chat on Tuesday, 3/25 at 12noonET with Dina Denham Smith, where we will be talking about “How to Lead In Today’s Emotionally Charged Workplace”. Don’t miss it! It’s going to be mind-blowing to everything we have learned (assuming you are a GenXer like me). Let’s go…
I probably speak to 15-20 job-seeking execs per week. Lately, I’ve been hearing a common piece of bad job search advice that I can’t ignore anymore. So this video outlines the bad advice and how to fix it. Following this bad advice is making employers think you are not honest…one of the LAST things you want an employer to think about in a prospective leader. So watch it. And fix it. And if you need help fixing it, schedule a call (https://chatwithuslive.com) with me to discover what it will take for us to partner with you to fix it, so you thrive. You deserve better. Here is the link to my LinkedIn PSA: https://chameleonresumes.com/linkedin-psa-always-have-a-present-employment-position
If you are eager to find jobs that are not posted, or what some like to call “The Unpublished Job Market” or others call “The Hidden Job Market”, then this video is for you. I have been hired this way 3 times in my career. So watch this video and I tell you how and the why behind finding roles that aren’t published and how to pitch yourself for them. And once you learn the how and why this works…I show you how to go get it done in JobLandingBundle.com. So let’s do this. No long lengthy post today. Just short and to the point. Let’s go!
I was a slow adopter of personal branding initially because so much of it was so bad in my opinion. Now I live and die by executive personal branding and it’s what we do for clients every day. In fact, you can’t do an executive job search without it nowadays. But there is still so much bad personal branding advice out there. So I’m giving you 3 of my biggest personal branding pet peeves in this next video. And if you want to learn more of what TO DO to execute personal branding well, then join me for my next Executive Career Chat with Paula Edgar of PGE Consulting for our session titled “Personal Branding for Badass Executives” on Tuesday, February 25th at 12noonET. Go to ExecutiveCareerChat.com to register. And don’t miss it. We don’t record these sessions…gotta be there live!
Avoiding job scams needs to be at the top of every job seeker’s mind. These unscrupulous scammers are looking for the desperate, the naive, and the most vulnerable. And it’s disgusting. So, I did a quick video on how you can avoid job scams. Nothing is foolproof…but protect yourself. You can also follow my friends @Mark Anthony Dyson and @Steve Levy for job scams and recruiting insights. And if you want to learn about our outreach amplification service that can help your outreach efforts, DM me and ask about it. Help ♻️by reposting this info to promote my friends and this info on avoiding job scams.
I don’t see much written about the moves to avoid so you don’t cheapen your brand on LinkedIn. There are suggestions galore on LinkedIn on how to improve your executive presence on LinkedIn…but you may not know what you don’t even know! So my next video gives you four moves that cheapen your executive brand on LinkedIn. Don’t do these! After watching this, if you want more free LIVE LinkedIn training, join me on Tuesday, January 28th at 12 noon ET for my training titled “How To Write Your LinkedIn Profile To Land Interviews.” I will cover 13 ways to get eyeballs to your profile…you will walk away with tactics to put to use immediately that will help you be found. LiveExecLinkedInTraining.com Don’t miss it!
Interpreting The Job Report Numbers Yearly job creation numbers, the monthly unemployment report, and so on… Monthly, quarterly, and yearly, these types of numbers on job creation and unemployment activity come out for all of us to pontificate on… And in this next video, I give you my two cents on how to interpret these numbers and use them for your job search. What do you think? Let me know in the comments… PSSST….No matter what the tea leaves say, you will need an updated resume. Go to TopResumeTemplates.com to ensure your resume is updated for the strategy deployed based on the numbers.
I want to help you get traction today. These three moves I outline in today’s video, if done today, can help you get your job search going. Heck, the first one alone will move things forward. You up for the challenge? And if you want to hire us to do them for you, schedule a chat with me using this link: ChatWithUsLive.com. Accelerate your job search now…
LinkedIn is a power tool for both executive recruiters and senior-level job seekers. I walk through two ways recruiters use LinkedIn to find executive talent in this video. I’ve been on LinkedIn since 2006…first as an executive recruiter, next as a senior-level job seeker myself (who has been found by recruiters), and most recently as an executive job landing consultant. The trifecta of LinkedIn experience! But it’s always good to get other recruiting experts to weigh in on how recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates for their open roles. So I’m super excited to have my next Executive Career Chat hosting an experienced executive recruiter who can share insight on: 💡… all the ways executive recruiters use LinkedIn to find talent 💡…various tactics used to reach people who aren’t often contacted 💡…skills executives need to have for third party recruiters to want to reach out Meet me at my next Executive Career Chat to listen to our conversation and get the inside scoop to shorten your next job search. Register for the next free session on Tuesday, 1/14/2025 at 12noonET using this link: ExecutiveCareerChat.com Start 2025 strong! Let’s do this…
Job rejection isn’t a roadblock; it’s a strategic pivot. Every ‘no’ is market intelligence that helps you refine your personal brand and career trajectory. Your resilience transforms setbacks into powerful opportunities for professional growth and future success. Here are 6 steps that will help you rebound strongly from stinging job search rejection: 1. Acknowledge your…
This time of year can be chaotic (understatement of the year, am I right?). Commitments and expectations can bubble over, making you stressed, if you’re not careful. In this video, I outline 2 moves that I am using myself to help keep stress down. What do you think? I wish you much peace and happiness during this time of year and wish you much success in 2025! Be well, Lisa P.S. Not everyone is busy during the holiday season…so if this resonates with you and you want a new role in 2025, use our self-guided program for $127 (48% off) to kick start your job search. Go to GetHiredFastBundle.com to get started!
Gotta love a good rhyming subject line. 🤣 All kidding aside, 2024 was a rough year for many. I’ll let you in on that I had my share of challenges, too. But I’m excited for 2025. And I share with you why in this week’s video… If this message resonates with you, where you are equally hopeful about next year AND you are looking to launch your job search right, then schedule a call with me to explore how to hire us to accelerate your search. Use this link to schedule a chat with me directly to evaluate our services: http://chatwithuslive.com Best way to start 2025!
Fortune Magazine and HR Daily Recruiter cite two surprising stats that explain why the job search is hard…and I share them with you in the video Well, maybe surprising if you are a job seeker. But not so shocking if you are a recruiter or hiring managers. After you watch, what do you think? Is it what you are seeing in the market place? I give you 4 more statistics outlining why the job search is painfully slow…and a 4 step solution that helps you reverse these trends and crush these stats. And those who know me know I don’t use the word “crush” lightly. After watching my video, go to LiveExecJobSearchTraining.com for the remaining reasons why the job search is hard and the 4 step solution that will help you overcome the obstacles and get results like 10 years of clients have done (check out our monthly recommendations going back 10 years from job changing clients).
Ever wonder what people who land great jobs are doing that you aren’t? Well in this video, I tell you I share with you what our clients who are succeeding are doing that are leading to great, well paying roles they are excited about! Once you watch, if you want us to do this for you… schedule a chat with me directly at ChatWithUsLive.com Let 2025 be your year…
Being in a toxic work environment is no fun. I’ve had my share of bad bosses and unpleasant co-workers prior to opening Chameleon. And I’ve even been harrassed by fellow competition resume writers in the past. (Who knew resume writing could be a blood sport…🙄) While I wish none of it happened, it did. So I’m gonna share with you my lessons in hopes of it helping you if you are in a toxic situation with a boss, coworker, or someone else work related (competitor, vendor, client, etc…) in this video. And know you don’t have to stay stuck. You can get out of your toxic work environment to find a job you are truly thankful for each day by going to UltimateJobSearchPlan.com. Write your resume and profile with online and written guidance from me this weekend! And then sign up for our coaching to get the next steps on how to conduct your job search to land interviews fast. Don’t stay stuck. You deserve to be happy! The best way get back at toxic people is to do well. So let’s do it well…😉
Controversial topic here… Subservient interviewing, where you seek approval from the hiring manager, doesn’t work for executive hiring in 2024. Companies want leaders who can capitalize on opportunity or help them eliminate challenges. You have heard me say before that’s more of a business meeting of equals seeing if it’s a good merger than an applicant jumping through hoops held by a hiring manager. Additionally, that corporate need may not be formulated in a job description. I explain why in the video. So, how do you find these needs? Yep, watch my video…. And to ensure you are prepared for these kinds of interviews, get my ebook, InterviewPowerfully.com Getting hired in the market means doing things differently…
As the world becomes more technological, I see an increase in our need to connect as humans. I don’t know about you, but all this tech and efficiency, can leave me wanting to talk to a human… And I say this as an introvert. I can work from my house… Work out in my home… Meal prep and eat at home… And before you know it, it’s 7 pm and I haven’t chatted with a human all day. So I set up networking meetings for myself using the following two tactics discussed in this video often to break up my day. Also…it helps others! If you want to find other ways to meet people, consider our OutreachAmplifier.ai service. You can reach out to up to 1200 people that you choose to reach out to, in 3 months…without sending one message yourself. Sound intriguing? Go to OutreachAmplifier.ai…read it over…and if you want to give it a go, comment below saying “Let’s do this” and I’ll message you to get started!
Politics, environment, social issues, and governance all play a role in being an executive corporate board member nowadays… Frankly, it’s always been prevalent. But with AI, data integrity, social inequity, climate concerns, and our tumultuous politics affecting business to the heights it has been in recent years, being a board member has been a difficult task even for those who are naturally suited to take on tasks that require the strongest of fortitudes. It’s not for the faint of heart … at all. Board roles are on the rise…and boards are expanding! So don’t be caught on the sidelines. My next video helps you position yourself for being the Executive Board Member we both know you can be! And if you want more in-depth information from my next PopUpCareerChat guest, six-time board role exec, Shelly Lombard, you will be getting your info from the one person who knows. Go to PopUpCareerChat.com and register for my chat with Shelly at PopUpCareerChat.com.
The next 60 days starts holiday season! That means it’s fun networking season, too! It’s easier to reach out to people to touch base. People are more receptive. It’s lighter. It’s festive. And in my next video, I give you three ways to make LinkedIn work for you during this time. You can have FUN and be PRODUCTIVE at the same time! Win-win, my little over-achievers. Let’s do this!
My latest trip to Ithaca for Cornell’s Trustee & Council Annual Meeting conference inspired me to reach out to many people I knew and would soon know to meet them on campus. This is one way to use LinkedIn to expand your network. In this video, I cover three ways to expand your network and how to execute it. Building your network before you need it is important. Why? —when you are connected to more of the right people, you show up in more of the right searches —common connections bolster your first impression when someone looks at your profile —and you simply have more people who can help you when you do it before you need it. So build it now. Use these three tactics in the video and get my Generate Leads Using LinkedIn ebook at GetLinkedBook.com. LinkedIn is a good mine of opportunity—but only if you take the time to mine it. And you can do it in 5-10 minutes a few times a week … listen to the video for how!
Quality LinkedIn connections matter more than you may suspect. In this video, I discuss why LinkedIn connections can help advance your career beyond simply having direct connections. For more unique job landing tactics, join my live training at http://liveexecjobsearchtraining.com. The next session is Tuesday, October 22nd, at 12 noon. I'll cover what comprises a Fail-Safe Job Search Strategy to help you land your next role faster. Forget the old ideas about "beating the ATS." Stop chasing after the "ATS resume" myth and discover how our clients are actually getting hired. See you next week!
4 Problems With Resume Templates I champion the DIYer Job Seeker. While I value professionally written executive resumes, obviously, I know everyone doesn’t need or is unable to hire a professional resume writer. So, I want to make sure that you have the top resume templates that are free of these 4 problems I’ve observed in hundreds of free and low-cost resume templates. Watch this video explaining the 4 consistent problems I’ve observed and why they are problems to avoid…. And if you want templates that are problem-free, then go to TopResumeTemplates.com. Buy the templates I’ve designed (an ex-recruiter) that have landed interviews.