Archive for the '$100k+ Job Seekers' Category

Your Resume: use strategy not just a formula

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Tweetvaso linkI provide complimentary resume assessments to $100k+ clients on a daily basis. I have to admit that I am sometimes bored at the relative sameness of most resumes that come my way. There sure is a lack of creativity out there. But it does not have to be that way. In the world of resume [...]

What do you treasure?

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Tweetvaso link“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:21 This passage from the Bible suggests that what you treasure is very evident in your thoughts and actions. But, if you are focusing on physical prosperity, you may be missing far greater spiritual treasures. It is natural for your human heart, mind, [...]

Use a branded resume in today’s economy

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Tweetvaso linkThe current economic turmoil dramatically impacts job seekers. As more people flood the job market, job seekers are facing a new reality. The market is now swamped with more experienced professionals than ever before. These days job seekers are competing with others who have also done their job very well, have the qualifications to succeed, and [...]

Build your network and boost your career in a weak economy

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Tweetvaso linkThe single smartest thing you can do for your career in an era of economic decline is to build your network to include influential people. Connecting with existing friends, neighbours, and colleagues is a narrow approach to networking. If you really want to accelerate your career in a slow economic environment, you must go [...]

Operate with integrity and get a first-rate 6-figure job

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Tweetvaso linkLet’s face it. Any respectable six-figure job seeker would want to work for a trustworthy company that treats them well. If you are looking for this kind of job, then your integrity is everything. Your prospective employer will want to find a professional who passionately shares their vision. And so, it’s critical that you [...]

Why Your Executive Resume Must Stand Out in Canada

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Tweetvaso linkThese days, with the economy in turmoil, the Canadian labour market is flooded with executive resumes for senior-level professionals looking for work. The current market has created an unfortunate situation for thousands of job seekers. Many of them are highly experienced and successful – and yet they find themselves in need of a new position. If you are an [...]

Your Value Proposition is the Key to Opening Doors

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Tweetvaso linkHave you ever tried to open a door with the wrong key? No matter how hard you try to jam and jiggle the key, it just won’t open the door. Your job search works in a similar way. If you try to open the door to an opportunity, but you have the wrong key, [...]

Your reputation opens the door; your resume closes the deal

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Tweetvaso linkIf you are a leader in your area of expertise, you probably don’t need a resume to open doors. This might sound a little odd coming from someone who runs the top resume writing firm for leaders in Canada. My business is writing effective resumes for six-figure professionals, so why would I suggest that [...]

Enter the secret world of resume writing and get my top three strategies

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Tweetvaso linkWouldn’t it be nice if you could see the resumes that your competitors are submitting before you apply for a position? What would you do if you could compare your resume with theirs? I suspect that you would want to revise yours to be certain it would be the very best one. Well today [...]

Use the Law of Attraction to achieve your career goals in 2012

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Tweetvaso linkIn the last few years, you must have noticed all the excitement and uproar about The Secret. To many of us in the career industry, “The Secret” is really no secret at all. It’s the law of attraction. If you’re hoping to achieve your goals, you can use this law to your benefit. First [...]