Executive Resume Writing Service

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Programs
    • Kickstart
    • SOAR
    • Presidential Suite
  • Services
    • Executive Resume Writing Services
    • Coaching Services
      • Career Coaching
      • Career Transition Coaching
      • Personal Branding
      • Executive Coaching
      • Social Media Coaching
      • Job Search Coaching
    • Career Tune Up
    • Outplacement
    • Board Resume
    • LinkedIn Profile Writing
  • Workshops/Speaking
    • Market Your Brilliance
    • Create A Winning Resume Workshop
    • Job Search In A Digital Age Workshop
    • Your Interview In A Digital Age Workshop
  • Contact Elite Resumes

How To Find the RIGHT Business Functional Keywords to BEAT the ATS

September 8, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

How to Find the Right Keywords to BEAT the ATS

A resume or LinkedIn profile is hopeless without keywords. It’s what people search when they are trying to find you. So you have to know your own functional buzzwords specific to you.

Filed Under: Job Search, Career Coaching Tagged With: applicant tracking system, application tracking system, ats resume checker, ats resume format, ats resume scanning, get your resume noticed, how to beat a resume scanner, how to beat the ats, how to beat the ats and get your resume seen, how to beat the ats system, how to write a resume, how to write a resume that beats the ats, jobscan, resume template, Resume Writing Tips

The Hiring Process Explained…

September 1, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

The Hiring Process Explained...why haven't they called me back

I applied last week! Why haven’t they called me Back? So the question today is, ‘I’ve applied on LinkedIn or Indeed last week, why haven’t I heard anything?’ If you’ve applied on Indeed or LinkedIn, the reason why you aren’t receiving that call immediately is that jobs are posted for a set length of time. […]

Filed Under: Job Search Tagged With: applying for a job online, career advice, career development, Career Tips, Employment, hiring process, how long does it take to hear back from a company, job, job hunting, Job Search Advice, job search tips, Job search tips i applied last week why haven't they called me back, jobs, LinkedIn, online job search, resume sorting process, submitting resume

How To Refresh Your Outdated Resume for 2020…

August 25, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

…to Get YOU the Interview Today’s question is about how to refresh your outdated resume for 2020 to get YOU the interview. If you’ve had a resume for a long time, 10 or so years, and never updated it, that is a huge mistake because like everything in this world, things change and resumes from […]

Filed Under: Job Search, Resume Writing Tagged With: advice, career, cv, how to make a resume, how to write a cv, how to write a resume, how to write cv, Job Search, Professional Resume, Resume, resume advice, resume format, resume tips 2020, Resume Writing, resume writing 2020, Resume Writing Tips, updating resume

Do I Need a Professional LinkedIn Presence?

August 18, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Tips To Improve Your LinkedIn Presence

If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, you are committing career suicide.

Filed Under: Social Media, Job Search Tagged With: good linkedin profile, how to make a great linkedin profile, how to use linkedin, LinkedIn, linkedin 2020, linkedin profile, linkedin profile tips, linkedin tips

All About the Applicant Tracking System – ATS

August 11, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

All About the Applicant Tracking System - ATS

When you send your resume to an HR department or to an executive recruiter, rarely are they read. Here’s what happens and how to optimize your chances

Filed Under: Job Search, Resume Writing Tagged With: applicant tracking, applicant tracking software, ats, ATS resume, how to beat applicant tracking system, Job Search, Resume

How to Choose, Prepare and Deliver Your Best Job References

August 4, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

How to Choose, Prepare and Deliver Your Best Job References

I am Martin Buckland. I’m an executive career management practitioner and I help senior executives across the world, reach their career goals. The question that I’m answering today is, “How many references do I need?” I would suggest you have five. Why five? It’s always good to have an odd number and the five should […]

Filed Under: Career Management, Job Search Tagged With: career, career advice, Career Tips, hiring, interview, interview tips, job advice, job application tips, Job Interview, job interview references, Job Search, job search after college, job search during recession, job search strategies, jobs, reference, reference check, references, Resume, work

Is Social Media Good for Career Growth and Management?

July 28, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Is Social Media Good for Career Growth and Management

The question, today, is, “I’m not particularly good on social media. I hardly ever use it. Can you help me? Does it help my career management?” I am Martin Buckland, and I help senior executives manage and advance their careers. Plus, a lot more. The quick answer is yes, it does. You need to get […]

Filed Under: Career Management, Job Search, Social Media Tagged With: business, career, career advice, careers, development, personal development

No Response to Job Applications

July 14, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

No Reply to Job Applications

My name is Martin Buckland and I help senior executives reach their career goals. Today’s question is “I’ve applied for over 120 jobs, and I’ve never received an answer.” Sadly, this is very common. I can totally understand that you are frustrated after 120 and no reply. That would frustrate me.  To allay that frustration. […]

Filed Under: Job Search

Severance and How Long to Wait to Start a Job Search

July 7, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Severance...How Long to Wait to Start a Job Search

“I was lucky. I received a very generous severance. So I’m just going to start my job search just before my severance expires.” I’m Martin Buckland and I am an Executive Career Management Practitioner and I help my clients across the world, reach their career goals. The question today is regarding receiving a generous severance […]

Filed Under: Job Search, Career Management Tagged With: Job Search, Severance

Successful Social Media Habits when Searching for a Job

June 9, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Successful Social Media Habits When Searching for a Job

I am Martin Buckland a global executive career management practitioner. Today we’re going to talk about the top six successful social media habits. I call myself a LinkedIn junkie. I’m always on LinkedIn because I teach it. I know how I use it and I want my clients to use it all the time. You […]

Filed Under: Social Media, Career Coaching, Career Management, Job Search Tagged With: Job Search, LinkedIn, Social Media, Social Media Quick Tips

5 Common Mistakes in Elevator Pitches

May 26, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Common Mistakes in Elevator Pitches

Remember, first impressions count. One, mistake and you can potentially ruin a relationship or at least a conversation with a person. Make your elevator pitch memorable and memorize it.

Filed Under: Job Search

23 Ways You Can Sabotage Your Job Search

May 19, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

23 Ways That You Can Sabotage Your Job Search

Job Search is an Art. 23 mitakes to avoid that will sabotage your job search.

Filed Under: Job Search Tagged With: Job Search, Job Search Advice, Job Search Strategy

How Do I Use My Resume to the Greatest Advantage?

December 3, 2019 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

How Do I Use My Resume to the Greatest Advantage

Use your resume to your greatest advantage. My name is Martin Buckland and I’m an executive career management practitioner. I manage the careers of the senior executives, those who aspire to be business leaders, executive MBAs, and mining practitioners.  I’m here to talk with you about resume distribution. You have lots of options. When your […]

Filed Under: Job Search

How To Demonstrate Your Value

November 27, 2019 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

How To Demonstrate Your Value in a Job Search

Tips to demonstrate your value Today, we are in front of the London Stock Exchange. Shareholders are looking for you and your corporate performance. They are looking to increase their dividends, their profits, their revenue, and they’re looking to streamline operations. They also want to expand, possibly internationally. You have value that can play a […]

Filed Under: Job Search

4 Job Search Tips

November 13, 2019 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

4 Job Search Tips

I’m here today in Parliament Square, one of the most famous squares in London to talk about my four job search tips. Have an updated resume. You would think that simple, wouldn’t you? But not a lot of people do, sadly, or they don’t even know how to write a resume. It’s quite complex, because […]

Filed Under: Job Search

Tips for Your Executive Job Search

November 5, 2019 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Tips to Energize Your Executive Job Search

If you find yourself in a job search unexpectedly or for an extended period of time, it is often overwhelming and disheartening, especially if you are not seeing the response you hoped for. In a prolonged job search, it is difficult to maintain the momentum and excitement that comes with the new possibilities of a jobs search. Therefore, there may be a time where you have to refresh your executive job search to continually invest your time and full effort. Use these tips to bolster your motivation and success!

Filed Under: Job Search

Is a Career Change in the Cards for You? 6 Steps to Consider

September 10, 2019 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Is a Career Change in the Cards for You? 6 Steps to Consider

Are you ready for a change in your career? What are your aspirations and dreams? Consider these 6 steps to traverse the path ahead.

Filed Under: Career Management, Executive Career Management, Job Search

Who Owns Your Career? You or Your Employer?

September 3, 2019 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Who Owns Your Career? You or Your Employer?

Almost one quarter of your life will be spent at work. Do you own your career? Take charge now to be happy, work at a great company and be well compensated.

Filed Under: Job Search, Career Coaching, Career Management

The Top Eight Job Search Myths

August 20, 2019 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

The Top Eight Job Search Myths

ROI on a job search can be high if you are fully knowledgeable of the process but be aware that myths abound. Let’s debunk some of the top myths.

Filed Under: Job Search, Career Coaching, Career Management, Cover Letters, Executive Career Management, Resume Writing, Social Media

CONTEMPLATING A JOB SEARCH? SUMMER IS THE BEST TIME. SURPRISED?

July 23, 2019 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

CONTEMPLATING A JOB SEARCH? SUMMER IS THE BEST TIME. SURPRISED?

Contrary to what you may assume or have ben told, July and August are the two best months to conduct a job search. Read on to learn why.

Filed Under: Career Management, Career Coaching, Executive Career Management, Job Search

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 12
  • Next Page »

Look After Number One, You!

Tips and Tricks to Recession-Proof your Career!

Learn More

Blog Categories

  • Career Coaching
  • Career Management
  • Career Tips
  • Cover Letters
  • Current Affairs
  • EMBA
  • Employment Statistics
  • ExecuNet
  • Executive Career Management
  • Executive Coaching
  • General
  • Guest Post
  • Job Interview
  • Job Search
  • Motivational
  • Networking
  • Personal Branding
  • Recruiters
  • Resume Writing
  • Social Media
  • Uncategorized
  • Video

Recent Posts

What use is LinkedIn to my Career Management?

You are Measured on Your Performance

Don’t be Ordinary – Be Extraordinary

Book Martin to SPEAK for your corporation or association

Free Resume Critique

Email Your Resume Now for a FREE Critique from a Certified Professional Resume Writer

Yours Free Free Resume Critique

Resume Keywords

Resume Keywords eBook ImageWithout keywords you will fail to pass the Applicant Tracking Software and reduce your chances for an interview.

Yours Free Free Resume Keywords eBook

 

Resume Action Verbs

Resume Action Verbs eBookDO YOU KNOW YOUR RESUME ACTION VERBS?

2017 FREE Action verbs create an enticing resume!

Yours Free Free Resume Action Verbs eBook

Job Search: Analog

Job Search: Analog ebook imageIS YOUR JOB SEARCH GENERATING ANALOG RESULTS IN A DIGITAL WORLD?

Yours Free Job Search: Analog Free eBook

Resume 101

eBook - Resume 101How to take your resume from basic to brilliant

Yours Free Free eBook - Resume 101

Top 25 Mistakes

eBook - Top 25 Executive Mistakes imageSOMETHING EVERY EXECUTIVE NEEDS TO KNOW

Executives Avoid These Traps!

Yours Free Free eBook - Top 25 Executive Mistakes

Visit our blog

  • Executive Resume Writing Services
  • Coaching Services
  • Outplacement
  • Programs

Blog Categories

  • About Us
  • Speaking
  • Downsize with Dignity

Copyright © 2023 Resume Writing Services · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy