Q: I submitted a resume and cover letter for an Executive Director position in July. The organization starts interviews in November. I just redrafted my cover letter based on additional information I have learned in the interim. What should I do? Do I submit a second cover letter? Will this help or hurt my application/chances?
Identifying Leadership In a Global Economy
Q: I am the search committee chairperson for a philanthropic organization with networks across the Mid-Atlantic and on the East Coast. We are reasonably well supported and are financially stable. What do you think we should look for when we select our next leader?
Q&A: Do I Need To Revise My Resume Even When Requested?
Q: I now have 5 versions of my resume. A prospective employer has requested yet another version with a different format and emphasis. What should I do? Do I submit my application with the existing version, or do I accommodate the request?
Q&A: What Are the Best Steps To Change Career Sectors?
Q: When I recently left my 20-year tenure at a respected entertainment company, I thought my next career move was going to be pursuing a similar position at a similar corporation. However, upon evaluating what professionally interests and inspires me, I realize my role as a mentor has always been enormously satisfying. Therefore, I now think I want a position in the not-for-profit sector or in higher education where I am in direct contact with those seeking direction to build and/or change careers.
Now that I want to change my professional sector, I need to establish myself within the new one. My current professional networks are well connected in the entertainment industry, but I do have few contacts outside of these. What ideas do you have about establishing a path into the not-for-profit sector?
Q&A: Should I Include Dates On My Resume?
Q: I just eliminated all of the dates from my resume because I fear “age-ism” is playing a role in the low response rate I’m receiving. What is your advice? Should I keep the dates on?