When helping clients optimize their resumes or LinkedIn profiles, I often use AI prompts to refine the content. Here are seven prompts to create stand-out content so you get more interviews, plus one that you shouldn’t use. Note: some of the prompts are long, as you get better results with specificity. Also, my go-to AI chatbot is usually ChatGPT (free unless you use it excessively), but feel free to experiment with others.
If you’re concerned about job security – hearing rumours, expecting change, or worried about an uncertain economy – don’t wait. Use these seven approaches to either avoid a layoff, make the most of it (yes a layoff can be an opportunity), or set yourself up for a quick move.
When I help clients (from the C-suite on down) to prepare for an interview, we dive into their pitch, persuasive stories, challenging questions, and more, often via a mock interview. Sometimes, though, there isn’t enough time before an interview to schedule this prep, so I send them a customized version of the following interview preparation checklist:
The Thanksgiving-to-New Year period is a great time to set yourself up for a quick job search in the new year. Yes, hiring slows down at many organizations, and many executives take time off, so you’ll see fewer interviews and job offers. BUT those in the office have more time to read your email and speak with you. So, if you’re thinking of making a career move internally or externally, take the opportunity now to get on the radar of leaders who will be making hiring decisions in early 2026.
If you’re getting interviews, open to board roles, or building relationships for your business, you’ll want a resonant, keyword-rich presence on LinkedIn.
And yet, too many professionals—from the C-suite on down—leave their profiles mostly blank or filled with generic summaries that don’t resonate.
Why? Because everyone else’s profile looks that way too.
But here’s the problem: You’re invisible to those who could be offering you opportunities. Recruiters, search firms, and many hiring leaders use LinkedIn as their first stop in finding talent. Many prospects, business partners, and investors search their LinkedIn networks as well.
Accepting the wrong offer can cost you dearly despite a big compensation package. As one client put it: “I should never have accepted their offer; it was a toxic environment and I was not set up for success, but I was blinded by the money and prestige.” You can reduce the odds of accepting the wrong job offer by asking yourself three questions:
If you’re using your job search to land a more senior position or shift gears into a new industry or role, you may face a disadvantage; you will be competing with candidates already established in similar positions, so you won’t appear to be the perfect candidate.
The key to overcoming this perception lies in three crucial strategies: first, sound like an insider in your chosen
Looking for a job can be an arduous process; even the most experienced executives can feel frustrated. Understanding the underlying reasons for slow progress can help you jump-start your results. Below are actionable strategies that address the top five drivers of long searches, so you can start landing more interviews and offers.
Landing the job you want quickly requires more than just a well-crafted resume and a compelling LinkedIn profile; you need an effective job search strategy. A key part of this job search strategy involves making lots of the right connections. To be sure you’re playing this numbers game to win, monitor these five KPIs. You’ll learn how to refine your strategy to improve results and
In 2026, Staying Quiet is a Career Risk: 2 Fixes
by Robert Hellmann • Resume, LinkedIn, self-promo
In an increasingly challenging job market, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Whether you’re navigating your current role (from the C-suite on down) or pursuing your next opportunity, self-marketing in your career is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Here are two high-impact ways to do it. (I’ll share more in future posts.)