Free session for experienced managers & executives in Europe who are currently looking for a job (or getting ready for it): “Why traditional CVs don’t work – and how to fix it (incl. CVs for ATS)”.

Let’s face it: your current CV is the product of updating a file that you started 10-20 years ago. While the format you used as an ambitious junior was great, it most probably doesn’t reflect your USP, your personal brand or executive presence.

And even if you decided to upgrade your resume by using a template, chances are that you chose one that looks nice, but isn’t really user-friendly – neither by humans nor by ATS.

During this interactive meeting we’ll explain:
– how an executive CV should look like (with real examples)
– how to go about writing your profile summary
– why a “normal” CV won’t work with ATS
– how to prepare and adapt a CV to job ads

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“Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.” by Tony Hsieh

LMGTFY: Tony Hsieh (born 1973), American entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Former CEO of the online shoe and clothing company Zappos. Prior to joining Zappos, he co-founded the Internet advertising network LinkExchange, which he sold to Microsoft in 1998 for $265 million. Graduated from Harvard University with a degree in computer science.

This tip series was prepared with the following professionals in mind:

• HR professionals who want to ensure that their prospective candidates will find the necessary info on their company on LinkedIn; it’ll help you in talking with your marketing departments to create beautiful and effective employer branding materials!
• Independent consultants, especially for executives turned freelancers (often out of necessity as they are in-between jobs) – to help them improve their branding and first impression on LinkedIn
• anybody else who’s interested in the subject!

Let’s get right to it: Tip #4 out of 8:
#1: Complete all details

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