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Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CIC, and executive director of An Expert Resume, is a global resume authority and former recruiter whose work opens doors to prestigious executive and professional jobs at major corporations.

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What does a powerful resume have that yours doesn't?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 · 1 comment

It seems that most people who want to improve their resume--and increase their odds of getting an interview with it--start out by investigating what...
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Help recruiters find you faster with a brand-focused LinkedIn title

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

What's in a name - or more accurately, what's in your LinkedIn title? Well, apparently a lot more information than merely your occupation, if you use...
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What do most executives miss adding to their resumes?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

So, you've worked your way to the top... or you're planning to set the world on fire very soon. Yet, when you seek that next executive role,...
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Could your resume actually be too SHORT?

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Ages ago, hiring professionals warned job hunters to stick to a classic, single-page format or be quickly eliminated from consideration. Back then,...
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Where is your value proposition?

Applying to multiple jobs, but it seems that your resume is tossed aside without a second glance? It's possible that no one (except you) can see your...
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Resume myths you can ignore: tossing all of your skills at employers

Trying to spark interest on the part of employers? If you're still dumping all of your skills onto a single resume while hoping that someone can...
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5 key components of a cover letter that opens doors

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So... you've created a knockout resume, and you're ready to wow employers by sending it directly to them. Don't forget to send it under cover--a...
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Resume myths you can retire: Saving your story for the interview

Recently, I had a delightful conversation with Jennie Dorris of 5280 Magazine in Denver on the subject of (what else?) effective resumes that catch...
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September is International Update Your Resume Month!

When was the last time you polished up your resume--long BEFORE either a great opportunity tried to find you, or misfortune struck and you faced a...
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Resume fast fact: Give employers what they want