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Cure Resume Shame: Tips to Craft a Powerful Brand

By Tammy Kabell on Apr 22, 2024 1:41:12 PM

Are You Embarrassed by Your Resume?

Have you ever lost out on a job to someone who clearly wasn’t as qualified as you? You probably work with some people who don’t have the real chops but talk a good game.

This is an example of the power of a persuasive personal brand. It's actually your secret weapon.

Topics: Career Advice LinkedIn Executive Career Coaching Executive Resume Writing
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The Currency of Attention

By Tammy Kabell on Sep 6, 2023 2:56:31 PM

GPT4 recommended that the title of this article (which I wrote without the help of AI) include: How Strategic Personal Branding Can Translate into an Additional Six Figures.

However, since this article is about crafting a LinkedIn profile that captures the attention of recruiters and hiring managers, I'm keeping the title short enough to capture your attention. 😎

Topics: LinkedIn profile Executive Job Search Executive Resume Writing personal branding
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How Far Back Should an Executive Resume Go?

By Tammy Kabell on Jul 11, 2023 11:47:36 AM

Many of the clients we work with are in their mid-fifties to early sixties, which means they have a lot of experience to share. So how far back should you go on your resume?...

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Optimize Your Executive Resume for 2022

By Tammy Kabell on Dec 5, 2021 4:47:56 PM

January and February are the BIGGEST hiring months of the year, with 35% of all jobs created happening in the first two months. Are you ready for January 2022 and the upcoming hiring wave??

In the video above, Tammy Kabell with Career Resume Consulting reviews a "good looking resume," and explains the hidden flaws in a typical resume, and how to correct those to increase your response rate by 3X to 4X.

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Is It OK to Leave Your Education Off of Your Resume?

By Tammy Kabell on Oct 27, 2021 11:19:28 AM

What kind of degree?

If you only have an associate’s degree and you’re looking for a role at a Director level or above, there is no need to include the associate’s degree on your resume. If you leave it off, an employer or recruiter won’t even realize it.

If you have a bachelor’s degree, even in an unrelated area, it’s a good idea to put it on the resume.

Topics: Job Search Career Development career guidance executive resume advice executive resume tips Executive Resume Writing
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Identifying Your 3 Core-Strengths to Find Your Executive Voice

By Philip Browne on Jun 29, 2021 8:56:00 AM

You probably know your organization’s key strengths and core values pretty well. You may be even able to recite them. But what about your personal values and strengths- the things you hold very dear? The things you’re most associated with? The things that make you stand out? You know inherently what you value and stand for, but have you ever articulated it so that it jumps right out to people you haven’t met (as yet!)

Topics: Career Advice resumes Executive Resume Writing
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JOB HUNT HACK #11 QUANTIFY ACHIEVEMENTS

By Philip Browne on Jun 24, 2021 11:27:00 AM

Quantify your Achievements

It’s one of our top pieces of advice. Whether you’re targeting head-hunters or hiring managers directly, quantifying your success sounds more impressive, gives you a dynamic positioning and helps people imagine the impact you’re going to make from the get-go. On your resume, it is very important to make every word count. Numbers talk!

Topics: executive resume tips Executive Resume Writing
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Executive Search Q&A: Tammy Answers Your Questions

By Tammy Kabell on Sep 26, 2020 7:43:51 PM

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Cut Your Executive Search Time in Half by Solving a Puzzle

By Tammy Kabell on Aug 11, 2017 5:45:27 PM

 

Can you decrease your job search time simply by understanding how puzzles are put together? Tammy Kabell with Career Resume Consulting explains how YOU are a very valuable piece to the puzzle your future employer is trying to put together.

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Career Resume Consulting Wins Top Award for Career Search Services

By Tammy Kabell on Jun 20, 2017 7:27:04 AM

KANSAS CITY June 20, 2017 -- Career Resume Consulting has been selected for the 2017 Kansas City Award in both the Executive Career Search Services and Resume Writing Services categories by the Kansas City Award Program.

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