Branded resumes that illuminate the candidate's unique value proposition and ROI are a must in today's quest for the executive suite. Top Notch Executive Resumes not only explains how to integrate branding into career-marketing communication, but also how to craft resumes that address your fit with the organization's mission and meet an employer's specific business needs. Hansen instructs high-level professionals in framing past accomplishments so that the employer can visualize the executive's strategic vision and industry insights, as well as what he or she can contribute. Highlights of the book include: A huge collection of resume samples in cutting-edge formats, organized by profession for easy navigability. Examples of a wide variety of complementary documents—including leadership profiles and executive bios—that top-level professionals need to round out their executive portfolios. Special additional features, including the preferences and peeves of hiring decision-makers, guidelines for working with recruiters, frequently asked questions, and case studies detailing complete job-search marketing campaigns. Let Top Notch Executive Resumes get you into that corner office!

Addresses the demands of today's complicated interview processes, sharing case studies of senior managers in challenging interview situations to counsel candidates on such topics as working with a recruiter, landing an interview and conducting flawless pre- and post-interview activities.

Don Asher, author of the popular OVERNIGHT series, tackles one of the hottest topics in business today: the executive r?©sum?©. From V.P. on up to C.E.O., this book provides the largest compendium of executive r?©sum?©s available to the general public. Whether he's giving hints on getting head-hunted, upgrading your current position, or launching an all-out top-level job hunt, Asher has the tricks of the trade, and the successful executive client base to back it up. Through R?©sum?© Righters, his very successful service, he has helped many, many executive-suite types (from bank presidents to advertising directors, sales leaders to legal eagles) find that elusive dream job. Packed with hints and tricks discreet enough for the executive suite, but offbeat enough to be unusually effective. Includes hard-to-find information on such high-level requirements as the narrative biography, the modified chronological r?©sum?©, and the corporate presentation.

Newly revised and updated, this is the industry standard for executives and professionals in all major industries, and includes a free resume review by the author. Steven Provenzano is President of ECS: Executive Career Services and DTP, Inc. ECS is a team of certified experts specializing in career marketing at all income levels. Mr. Provenzano is the author of ten highly successful career books including Top Secret Resumes & Cover Letters, 4th Ed., the Complete Career Marketing guide for all job seekers. He is a CPRW, Certified Professional Resume Writer, a CEIP, Certified Employment Interview Professional, and has written or edited more than 5000 resumes for staff, managers and executives at all income levels during his 20 years in career marketing and corporate recruiting. His team is so highly regarded, they were selected to write more than 1500 resumes for all of SAP America's domestic consultants. Steven has appeared numerous times on CNBC, CNN, WGN, NBC/ABC in Chicago, in the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Crain's, the Daily Herald, and on numerous radio programs. His work is endorsed by Chicago Tribune career columnist Lindsey Novak, as well as top executives from the Fortune 500, including Motorola, Coca-Cola and other firms. You may email your resume direct to the author for a free review, to the email provided on the back cover.

Few of us have ever experienced anything like the current job market. Millions of jobs have disappeared, and everyone from experienced executives to newly minted college graduates are facing the toughest environment in decades. Which is why top-notch interview skills are more important than ever. Top Notch Interviews teaches job seekers at any level, from all industries and professions, the author's proven technique to increase interview success. Even if you are the most qualified candidate, have the perfect resume, and possess the perfect background, you may still lose the job if you lack interviewing skills. Top Notch Interviews is organized in easy-to-digest segments that will show you: Tips for confidently answering questions with an easy-to remember method. How to identify the phases of the interview and formulate your responses accordingly. How to avoid common pitfalls that eliminate the majority of candidates. How to navigate through the pursuit phase including thank-you notes, follow-up, negotiations, and acceptance. Dramatically boost your chances of winning your next interview and get the job you want using Top Notch Interviews.

Examines the common mistakes that job seekers make in writing resumes and cover letters, in networking, in pursuing Internet leads, in interviews and salary discussions, and in providing references, along with advice and strategies on how to correct the errors and improve job search results.

Winner, 2009 Career Book of the Year Award in ForeWord magazine (Gold Medal)Finalist, 2009 BOYTA Awards from Foreword Book Reviews Finalist, 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in career category Nail Your Law Job Interview provides tips, examples, and substantive advice. This award-winning book is the only comprehensive interview guide for lawyers interviewing for any type of a legal job. Through real-life examples, interviews, and tips from hundreds of prominent legal professionals, judges, recruiters, and firm partners, this book reveals successful interview strategies, insider perspectives, bold moves, and unique challenges facing candidates in a difficult economy. Some topics covered in this book include: Questions to ask and what not to ask Dangerous answers and risky interviewing techniques Body language, gap-fillers, and sample list of effective questions What to wear, what to bring, and how to do your homework before the interview Lunch interview etiquette Dealing with inappropriate questions and arrogant interviewers Tips for working with a headhunter and negotiating an offer Interviewing after getting laid-off Specific advice for government, clerkship, foreign, and in-house job applicants