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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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Job Search Strategy Spreadsheet
LEARN MORE ➞: Job Search Strategy SpreadsheetJob Search Strategy Spreadsheet When you are applying to 20 or more jobs per week, it is crucial to stay organized and…
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The Rise of Fractional Leadership
LEARN MORE ➞: The Rise of Fractional LeadershipA Curated Career Conversation with vChief Founder, Madeleine Niebauer In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways…
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Review of Briefcase Coach Resume Writing Services: Cost + Customer Feedback
LEARN MORE ➞: Review of Briefcase Coach Resume Writing Services: Cost + Customer FeedbackIn the competitive world of executive job searching, a polished resume, a powerful LinkedIn profile, and a compelling bio can make all…
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How an Applicant Tracking System Works: Behind the Scenes with Zoho Recruit
LEARN MORE ➞: How an Applicant Tracking System Works: Behind the Scenes with Zoho RecruitWe got “under the hood” on one of the leading applicant tracking systems. Here’s what you need to know. An applicant tracking…
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Review of the Top AI Generated Headshots 2025
LEARN MORE ➞: Review of the Top AI Generated Headshots 2025We tested out the top AI headshot creators and are spilling the tea on the good, the bad and the ugly. The…
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Landing Startup Leadership Roles: A Curated Career Conversation
LEARN MORE ➞: Landing Startup Leadership Roles: A Curated Career ConversationI started this series– Curated Career Conversations– because I’ve found that job seekers– at all levels– are confused about the job search…
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Stand Out as a Tech Leader: A Curated Career Conversation
LEARN MORE ➞: Stand Out as a Tech Leader: A Curated Career ConversationAs the founder of Briefcase Coach, one of the top global executive career branding firms, I’ve found that job seekers at all levels…
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Unveiling the Applicant Tracking System
LEARN MORE ➞: Unveiling the Applicant Tracking SystemWhat is an applicant tracking system (ATS), and how do recruiters use them? You’re just about to hit “send” on the resume…
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