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I write Director, VP, C-level & Board resumes and LinkedIn profiles — former retained search consultant.

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This New AI tool Serves Up Creepily Accurate Assessments of Your Work Style

This New AI tool Serves Up Creepily Accurate Assessments of Your Work Style

Have you met Emma yet? She's a Chrome extension powered by artificial intelligence that analyzes anyone's Lin…

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How to Find the Best Executive Resume Writing Service for You

How to Find the Best Executive Resume Writing Service for You

LinkedIn lists almost 400 executive resume writers. Who's top-rated? Who's the best? While the definition of …

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CV mistakes with the potential to sabotage

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By Donna Svei
| Magzter Inc. Verified
Cape Times | February 25, 2026 IN today’s super competitive employment market, an initial review of a job application can be a fast and final evaluation of an applicant’s potential. And vacancy applications are often rejected after just a quick first look at the candidate’s CV. In some cases, up to 80% of CVs won't make it past the first round of screening. Rejection is a natural part of the job-search process, but this doesn’t mean your career should be at the mercy of an algorithm.
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Essential résumé trends for 2026: What you must know

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By Donna Svei
| Fast Company South Africa Verified
Donna Svei|Published 1 hour ago Hiring in 2026 won’t look much likehiringeven two years ago. If you don’t pay attention, you will get left behind. I was a retained search consultant for 25-plus years. I’ve written executive and board résumés for the last 10 years. I’ve never seen so much change in candidate sourcing happen so quickly. CEO priorities and expectations have shifted.AIis reshaping how candidates get surfaced. Résumé sameness has skyrocketed. Candidate shortlist cycles have accelerated.
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The five résumé trends you need to know about for 2026

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By Donna Svei
| Fast Company Verified
Hiring in 2026 won’t look much like hiring even two years ago. If you don’t pay attention, you will get left behind. I was a retained search consultant for 25-plus years. I’ve written executive and board résumés for the last 10 years. I’ve never seen so much change in candidate sourcing happen so quickly. CEO priorities and expectations have shifted. AI is reshaping how candidates get surfaced. Résumé sameness has skyrocketed. Candidate shortlist cycles have accelerated.
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