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Choosing a Resume Layout: The Enduring Edge of the No Column
LEARN MORE ➞: Choosing a Resume Layout: The Enduring Edge of the No ColumnPicking a resume layout can indeed feel like an insurmountable hurdle for many job seekers. It’s a foundational decision that impacts readability,…
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Does the Job Posting Date Actually Matter?
LEARN MORE ➞: Does the Job Posting Date Actually Matter?Absolutely — And Here’s Why. Have you ever scrolled through job postings and skipped right past the “date posted” section? It might…
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Importance of Executive Exit Negotiation Before Day One
LEARN MORE ➞: Importance of Executive Exit Negotiation Before Day OneExecutives shoulder the significant responsibility of guiding organizations through complex challenges, making pivotal decisions with far-reaching consequences. While adept at negotiating entry…
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Power of a Thank-You Note in the Job Search
LEARN MORE ➞: Power of a Thank-You Note in the Job SearchWe often emphasize the importance of thank-you notes in a job search, but here’s a real-life example of how a simple note…
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Managing Mindset in the Job Search
LEARN MORE ➞: Managing Mindset in the Job SearchA Curated Career Conversation with Sarah Henning As the founder of Briefcase Coach, one of the world’s leading executive career branding firms,…
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50 Women Shaping the Future of St. Louis
LEARN MORE ➞: 50 Women Shaping the Future of St. LouisSt. Louis is home to a dynamic and influential group of women who are shaping the region’s future through visionary leadership, bold…
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Combating Ageism in the Job Market
LEARN MORE ➞: Combating Ageism in the Job MarketCombating Ageism and Remaining Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Job Market In a professional landscape defined by rapid innovation, shifting workplace norms,…
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Surviving Burnout and Redefining Success
LEARN MORE ➞: Surviving Burnout and Redefining SuccessA Curated Career Conversation with Joe Jacobi In today’s high-pressure environment, where leaders face relentless challenges while striving for success, burnout has…
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My Biggest Career Mistake: Clinging to the Plan
LEARN MORE ➞: My Biggest Career Mistake: Clinging to the PlanAt Briefcase Coach, an executive resume writing firm and career strategy consultancy, the team is deeply invested in the nuances of career…
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Navigating the Global Job Market
LEARN MORE ➞: Navigating the Global Job MarketHow to get an executive job in another country Did you know that 49% of Briefcase Coach readers have looked for a…
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Navigating Career Transitions with Authentic Purpose
LEARN MORE ➞: Navigating Career Transitions with Authentic PurposeNavigating Career Transitions with Authentic Purpose: A Curated Career Conversation with Suzy Welch As the founder of Briefcase Coach, one of the…
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Wisdom in the Workplace: A Curated Career Conversation with Chip Conley
LEARN MORE ➞: Wisdom in the Workplace: A Curated Career Conversation with Chip ConleyAs an expert career strategist and leader of global executive branding firm Briefcase Coach, I am always looking for new insights and…
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LinkedIn Strategies for Thought Leadership: Avoid the “Tryhard” Trap
LEARN MORE ➞: LinkedIn Strategies for Thought Leadership: Avoid the “Tryhard” TrapExpert Strategies for Building Your Brand and Avoiding the “Tryhard” Label If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you’ve likely encountered the…
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Your LinkedIn Headline: How to Write a Winning One
LEARN MORE ➞: Your LinkedIn Headline: How to Write a Winning OneWrite a LinkedIn Headline that Stands Out First impressions are important, even on social channels like LinkedIn. Imagine you’re meeting someone for…
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The Childcare Cost Crisis: When Working Doesn’t Pay
LEARN MORE ➞: The Childcare Cost Crisis: When Working Doesn’t PayA Crisis in America: Why Parents Can’t Afford to Work, a conversation with working parent advocate Mel Faxon The childcare crisis is…
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Preparing for an Interview: What it Takes to Ace It
LEARN MORE ➞: Preparing for an Interview: What it Takes to Ace ItExpert tips for preparing to ace an interview Preparing for an interview takes time and effort. A job candidate only gets one…
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How to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search in 2025
LEARN MORE ➞: How to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search in 202515 out-of-the-box ways to build a target company list A target company list is one of the most powerful tools a job…
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How to Benchmark Your Executive Salary
LEARN MORE ➞: How to Benchmark Your Executive SalaryAre you tired of guessing games regarding executive salaries? Whether transitioning to a new position or negotiating your next compensation package, accurate…
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2024 Executive Hiring Trends and Job Market Insights
LEARN MORE ➞: 2024 Executive Hiring Trends and Job Market Insights2025 is just around the corner, and the world of work is buzzing with change. Forget the old playbooks – companies are…
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Executive Resume Writing Trends
LEARN MORE ➞: Executive Resume Writing TrendsAt Briefcase Coach, we’ve observed significant shifts in hiring trends and the job market throughout 2024. As a result, we continuously refine…
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The Truth About AI-Generated Resumes
LEARN MORE ➞: The Truth About AI-Generated ResumesI must get asked 20 times a day how AI is changing the resume business. People ask why make an investment of…
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Noncompetes and Other Executive Employment Issues
LEARN MORE ➞: Noncompetes and Other Executive Employment IssuesKnow Your Rights and Protect Yourself: Noncompetes and Employment Issues with Legal Expert Tom Spiggle I started this series– Curated Career Conversations–…
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5 Types of Job Interviews and Strategies for Each
LEARN MORE ➞: 5 Types of Job Interviews and Strategies for EachWhat are the most common types of job interviews and the best strategies for each one? In my coaching practice at Briefcase…
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2024 Holiday Gift Guide
LEARN MORE ➞: 2024 Holiday Gift GuideAccording to my survey, 50% of Briefcase Coach readers give gifts to co-workers during the holiday season. Gifts are one of my…
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Layoff Advice: Valuable + Actionable Advice from a Job Seeker
LEARN MORE ➞: Layoff Advice: Valuable + Actionable Advice from a Job SeekerThe belief that long-term unemployment does not affect senior-level positions is a myth. Executives often face longer job searches compared to other…
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