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Drafting a CXO or senior-level resume that highlights leadership skills!

Leadership skills are essential for most mid- to senior-level roles. Leadership is a soft skill, not a hard skill like coding, ERPs, CRMs, project management, or budgeting, so you can’t just list it in your skills section and leave it at that, instead you must demonstrate leadership on your resume through your experience and accomplishments. […]

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Why do you need a compelling resume summary?

Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / resume summary, resume writing

During my career as an HR & talent recruiter, I often encountered resumes without a summary or with a summary that is written in a dry and generic manner for example ‘Looking for a career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company’. Such

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How do you show career progression on your Resume?

Career Advice, Job Search Strategy, Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, job search strategy, resume writing

Demonstrate to the reader of your resume that you are ambitious and have an upwardly moving career plan by showcasing not only your current skills but also future aspirations & potential on your Resume. When recruiters and potential employers evaluate you for a job, they don’t just want to know what you are capable of

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Writing a one-page competitive resume!

Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / resume formats, resume writing

Unless you’re a senior-level professional you don’t need a second page for your resume. But, why only one-page you may ask? Think about a movie trailer or a book reading, only the best scenes are included to create hype and intrigue people to watch the movie or read the book. Similarly, your resume’s sole purpose

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Overcoming Job Search Challenges!

Job Search Strategy, Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / job search strategy, resume writing

Clients have mostly expressed that performing a job search can be a daunting and sometimes stressful experience. Whether it is for their first job or a lateral move. The demands of a job search can be overwhelming especially as one climbs the ladder and reaches a senior leadership level. Data from surveys done with a

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