Laura Smith-Proulx

The Magic of An Executive Biography in Your Job Search

If you're an executive or rising leader looking for your next choice opportunity, you've probably shined up your resume and cover letter in anticipation of calls from recruiters. But have you considered using a biography as well? A narrative of yo... Read >

5 Resume Mistakes That Can Knock You Out of The Running

Writing a resume isn't as simple as it seems, especially if you've went years without needing one, or had a lengthy executive career. In fact, this may come as a shock, but most people really don't do themselves justice on paper, no matter what their situ... Read >

Does Your Executive Resume Miss Out On the Latest Trends?

Writing your executive resume for the first time in years - or struggling to get a response with it? Whether you're aware of it or not, resume trends have changed substantially, and the document you send out WILL compete with custom-designed, focused ... Read >

Does Your Cover Letter Make These 5 Critical Mistakes?

You've polished your resume to no end, especially after finding a great job posting that seems tailor-made for your leadership skills. But did your cover letter merit the same attention? Many hiring managers use your cover letter to gauge your interes... Read >

3 Secrets to Leveraging Testimonials in a Leadership Resume

Spent your leadership career building a successful operation or team, only to find that you're now in the job market due to unforeseen circumstances? If your executive reputation has always carried you from job to job, it can be difficult to explain y... Read >

Struggling to Write Your Executive Resume? Try These Branding Tips

If your idea of writing an executive resume is trying to list all your tasks and group them under each job title, you're in for quite a surprise. The information that actually makes employers want to call you is quite different than just the descripti... Read >

3 Ways to Capture Your Leadership Brand in an Executive Resume

So you've written and re-written your executive resume, but it still doesn't feel right to you? Maybe you've added metrics and detailed your career promotions, all to no avail. If so, it might be time to up your game—especially if you want to generate int... Read >

Who You Should (and Shouldn't) Turn to For Executive Resume Writing Tips

Showing your executive resume around to get feedback? Doing so can be a career-killer, especially if you're blindly seeking resume tips from resources that are unfamiliar with effective resume-writing practices for today's competitive job market. Here ... Read >

What Can You Learn About Executive Job Search From BP Oil's CEO?

British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward has repeatedly made news in the wake of the company's oil spill-and it certainly hasn't been good. His personal messages, which may have been intended to show support for the spill's victims, have nevertheless served to ... Read >

5 Must-Know Tips For Becoming a Professional Resume Writer

You may have decided that, especially with today's tough economic climate, becoming a professional resume writer would be a great occupation, especially if you've been able to help friends write their resumes. Maybe you're a displaced recruiter looking... Read >

3 Benefits to Incorporating Storytelling in Your Leadership Resume

Seeking an executive career transition? You've probably realized (before even starting to write) that it's difficult to sum up your total value proposition in a resume. You may be able to recall some facts and figures of your career, including key budg... Read >

The 5 Pieces of Critical Information Missing From Your Resume

If executive resume writing is not your forte, you have lots of company. After all, writing a strong resume is not an easy task, and it is certainly compounded by the daunting competition you'll face in today's job market. However, there ARE shortcuts ... Read >

How to Increase Your Job Search Success by Using Professional Resume Samples

So, you've realized that your resume isn't up to par, and you're intent on finding some help. What you might not know is that using professional resume samples can greatly increase your chance of success. As a source of new ideas, online resume example... Read >

Job Hunting in 2010? Let Go of Obsolete Techniques From 2000

With 2010 upon us, professionals everywhere are gearing up for the job hunt, with the usual energy that accompanies a January job search. Yet, many candidates cling to outdated job search practices and resume advice that can negatively impact their suc... Read >