# Bold Career Project



## About

**URL:** https://boldcareer.com
**Tagline:** Career Clarity + Strategic Career Moves + Career Advancement
**By:** Ian Christie

## Pages

- [About | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/about): Bold Career is here to help you understand your market value, define your brand,  get you market ready, and support your ongoing career development.
- [Career Change Coach for Executives & Senior Managers | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/career-change-coach-executives): Career Change services and programs for senior managers and executives. Wondering what's next or how to get from here to there? Take a proven approach.
- [Career Coaching - How a Career Coach Can Help You | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/career-coaching): Everything managers, executives and other professionals need to know about career coaching and working with a career coach.
- [Career Coach & Career Consulting for Managers & Executives in Vancouver | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/career-coaching-services-vancouver-canada): Vancouver-based Bold Career offers professional career coaching and career consulting / advising services to motivated professionals in two broad areas: strategic career moves and intentional career growth.
- [Benefits of Career Coaching - 18+ Ways to Leverage a Career Coach](https://boldcareer.com/career-coaching/benefits-of-career-coaching): Discover 18+ ways executives, managers and professionals can leverage a career coach to transform their careers and life.
- [Career Consulting Services for Senior Professionals | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/career-consulting): Learn about the career consulting services and programs offered by Ian Christie, executive career consultant.
- [Career Success & Fulfillment - Intentional Career Growth Program | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/career-growth-program): Get the confidence, clarity and strategic support you need to propel your career success and boldly move forward on your professional journey with this online coaching program.
- [Career Transition Services | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/career-transition-services): Career transition services and programs are comprehensive, personalized projects that we engage in together to help you either prepare for a future move or make that next career move. 
- [Client Contact Form | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/clients): Career Coaching in Vancouver and across the globe. Let's elevate your career potential today!
- [Contact Form | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/contact): If you are interested in working together to further your professional development and would like to learn more, determine which services are best for you or obtain a quote. Reach out today! 
- [Executive Job Search Coach | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/executive-job-coach): A highly-experienced, Vancouver Canada based executive job search coach, we've advised clients at the Board-level, C-level, and across a range of VP/Director roles.
- [Bold Career Project | Career Coaching & Career Services ](https://boldcareer.com/): Our mission is to support your professional development and career success. Career transition, career coaching, LinkedIn profiles, resume writing and more.
- [How to Get Clarity on Your Next Move](https://boldcareer.com/how-to-get-clarity-next-executive-career-move)
- [Ian Christie - Executive Career Coach & CEO - Vancouver Canada | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/ian-christie): Ian Christie - founder, CEO and Chief Career Strategist at career coach firm Bold Career Project
- [Interview Coaching - How an Interview Coach Can Help You | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/interview-coaching): Everything managers, executives and other professionals need to know about interview coaching and working with an interview coach.
- [Interview Coaching Services - for Professionals & Executives | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/interview-coaching-services): We are the champion, coach, consultant and trainer for Executives, Managers and Professions seeking Interview Coaching Services.
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- [Outplacement Services Vancouver BC | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/outplacement-services-vancouver): Offering caring, customized and high-touch outplacement and career transition services for managers, executives and other professionals from Vancouver, BC Canada.
- [Press](https://boldcareer.com/press): Ian Christie and the Bold Career Project stand as a pioneering force in career coaching, consistently guiding individuals to success. 
- [Privacy Policy](https://boldcareer.com/privacy-agreement): Here you can read the details of our Privacy Policy.
- [Professional Journey Framework | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/professional-journey): Use the professional journey concept to better develop and manage your career path.
- [Career Newsletter - Managers & Executives - Bold Career](https://boldcareer.com/resources/career-newsletter-join): Subscribe to my career newsletter for insightful and actionable career advice and coaching and free high impact resources. Designed for managers and executives. Unlock your career potential, level up your professional success, and enjoy greater freedom & fulfillment.
- [The Top Career & Job Search Tools & Sites for Managers & Executives](https://boldcareer.com/resources/top-career-job-search-tools-sites-for-managers-executives): A growing, hand-curated list of Ian's top recommendations for job sites, career tools and other resources.
- [Resume Services for Managers & Executives in Vancouver | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/resume-services-for-managers-executives-in-vancouver): Vancouver-based Bold Career offers professional resume writing services and LinkedIn profile writing services for mid and senior level professionals.
- [Career Coaching Reviews & Testimonials | Bold Career Project](https://boldcareer.com/reviews-testimonials): We're honoured to feature a snapshot of some of the testimonials and reviews received from our clients for career coaching, career transitions and career branding.
- [Career Services](https://boldcareer.com/services-programs): Get the professional services, coaching & programs you need for a successful and fulfilling career. Make a career move. Get a professional resume, LinkedIn profile and bio. Work with a career coach. Advance your career.

## Blog

- [Recognize & Avoid the Pitfalls of a Career Plateau](https://boldcareer.com/career-plateau-signs-pitfalls) by Ian Christie (Jun 1, 2024): Ever feel like you're just going through the motions at work, barely noticing the days slipping by? If that rings a bell, it's possible you've reached a plateau in your current job. This is common among managers and executives who value both success and fulfillment in their careers. Let’s explore the signs that you might be ready for something bigger and better.
- [How to Shine When You're Not in the Spotlight](https://boldcareer.com/how-to-be-noticed-by-your-boss) by Ian Christie (Jun 1, 2024): What do you do when you don’t feel seen by your boss? With many working remotely or in large teams, you might question how to demonstrate your value when your boss isn’t directly observing you. This article aims to provide practical strategies to ensure you are noticed by your boss (and your boss's boss). 
- [11 Tools to Feel & Be Successful in Your Career](https://boldcareer.com/how-to-be-successful-in-your-career) by Ian Christie (Jun 1, 2024): It is normal to feel beat up and demoralized at work. Even the best job can feel like a trail run where you tripped over roots, caught in snags, and fell in the mud. It would be amazing if your manager regularly told you you are awesome. Hope, though, isn't a strategy. You need to take matters into your own hands. I want to give you 11 tools that can help you feel awesome and do great in your job and career. Pick up the tools that feel right for you. Ignore the rest.
- [How to Network on LinkedIn: Guide for Managers & Executives](https://boldcareer.com/how-to-network-on-linkedin) by Ian Christie (Apr 20, 2024): Your professional network is key piece of your career advancement puzzle. Learn how to build your network on LinkedIn in this guide for managers and executives.
- [Key Career Moments that Determine your Future & Drive Results](https://boldcareer.com/blog/key-career-moments-future-results) by Ian Christie (Nov 24, 2023)
- [How to Protect Your Job References in 2024](https://boldcareer.com/how-to-protect-your-job-references) by Ian Christie (Nov 13, 2023)
- [Start 2024 With Smart Career Journey Action](https://boldcareer.com/blog/career-journey-action) by Ian Christie (Nov 13, 2023)
- [Create Increased Job Security & Opportunity in your Current Company](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68022-how-to-create-increased-job-security-opportunity-in-your-current-company) by Ian Christie (Nov 13, 2023)
- [Executive Bio - The Missing Piece for Your Personal Marketing](https://boldcareer.com/blog/executive-bio-professional-bio) by Ian Christie (Nov 13, 2023): Savvy executives, managers, consultants, and other smart professionals use an Executive Bio to help bring in new opportunities. Also called an Executive Biography, Professional Bio or Marketing Bio, you can develop one too. Learn how here with examples.
- [They are Just that Into You](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68001-they-are-just-that-into-you) by Ian Christie (Nov 12, 2023)
- [Career Development During the Holidays](https://boldcareer.com/blog/91909-career-development-during-the-holidays) by Ian Christie (Nov 2, 2023)
- [Mastering the 'Tell Me About Yourself' Interview Question](https://boldcareer.com/mastering-interviews-tell-me-about-yourself) by Ian Christie (Nov 2, 2023)
- [11 Essential Career Boosting Tips](https://boldcareer.com/essential-career-boosting-tips) by Ian Christie (Nov 2, 2023)
- [Personal Marketing | Minimize Self-Inflicted Career Wounds](https://boldcareer.com/career-blog/personal-marketing/minimize-career-wounds) by Ian Christie (Sep 20, 2023): There are areas of working IN and ON your career that require your ongoing attention or end up hurting your progression, reputation and professional well-being. They apply to everyone. Self-inflicted means that you’ve ignored, not noticed, or not acted to avoid or take corrective action. See the 7 best steps to take...
- [How to Engineer a Career Transition](https://boldcareer.com/career-blog/career-transition/how-engineer-career-transition) by Ian Christie (Sep 7, 2023): If you are looking to engineer a career transition, do not begin your job search with a "dust-off the resume" approach. If you are undertaking a career transition and want this move to improve your career, you can’t afford to skip the strategy that comes before the resume and applying to jobs. Try applying these 5 steps.
- [The Truth About When & How to Rely on Job Postings](https://boldcareer.com/blog/85829-when-how-to-rely-on-job-postings) by Ian Christie (May 10, 2023): Blanket advice about using or not using job postings to find your next job is not helpful. In this article, discover how to determine if job postings are a good channel for you, and how to ensure you get a stronger return on your job search efforts. 
- [Not Engaged at Work? Use these Questions to Move Forward](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68030-career-development-question) by Ian Christie (Apr 11, 2023): Feeling stuck or unengaged in your work and job? If you could have more of something in your professional life, what is it? What are the missing ingredients to you feeling more fully engaged with your work? It wasn’t too long ago when frustration consumed me. In that job, I was missing key ingredients important to me. How I felt impacted my well-being. I worked on bringing some of these into my job, but finally determined that I needed to create my own environment. So, I made a change. Here's how to figure it out.
- [Is Your Current Job Worthy of Your Ambitions?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68031-resume-bullet-points-how-worthy-current-job) by Ian Christie (Apr 11, 2023): If you have ambitions to grow and advance, your current job and other professional involvements should be a canvas to develop, show what you can do and make an impact. That impact is summarized by bullet points in your resume and the true stories you tell in an interview. Is your current job worthy of your ambitions? 
- [How to Answer Change Management Interview Questions](https://boldcareer.com/interview-coaching/how-to-answer/behavioral-interview-questions-change-management) by Ian Christie (Mar 3, 2023): Leadership roles often require a high competency in change management. Learn the ins and outs of how to respond to behavioural interview questions on change management. 
- [How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself' in an Interview](https://boldcareer.com/interview-coaching/how-to-answer/tell-me-about-yourself) by Ian Christie (Feb 27, 2023): The 'Tell me about yourself' question is the most common opener in interviews and is not an invitation to recite your resume. Nor, spend two minutes talking about your favourite hobby. This is an opportunity – a predictable opportunity, to craft an engaging, intriguing executive summary of who you are and why you are there in the interview and start the interview with confidence and momentum. Learn how to do that in this article.
- [What's Your Professional Theme this year?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/my-professional-theme-this-year) by Ian Christie (Jan 31, 2023): A simple and transformational strategy to dramatically level up your career growth, well-being, and success this year and beyond. Take stock of your career situation and the road ahead by first identifying from the four career energies what's driving you now, and second, determining from the five professional theme(s) or career themes, which is the most important for you for the coming year.
- [Executive Search: Dealing with Confidential Hiring Processes](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67916-executive-search-dealing-with-confidential-hiring-processes) by Ian Christie (Jan 30, 2023)
- [The Three Components to Building Professional Reputation](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68035-components-to-building-professional-reputation) by Ian Christie (Jan 30, 2023)
- [Timing Resignation with Annual Bonus Payout](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67891-timing-resignation-with-annual-bonus-payout) by Ian Christie (Jan 4, 2023): If you are preparing to make a career move and you have an annual bonus payment coming up, how to time your resignation with the payout is an important question. The obvious goal is to line up your resignation such that you receive your annual bonus payout. Learn how to do that in this article. 
- [Future Proof Your Career Against Ultimatums](https://boldcareer.com/blog/72414-how-to-future-proof-your-career-against) by Ian Christie (Jun 6, 2022)
- [How to Write a Career Transition Resume that Sells](https://boldcareer.com/blog/70212-how-to-write-a-career-transition-resume) by Ian Christie (Apr 20, 2022)
- [Is Your Job At Risk This Year?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68067-job-risk-year) by Ian Christie (Jan 7, 2020)
- [Reflect During the Holidays](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68065-reflect-holidays) by Ian Christie (Dec 24, 2019)
- [Accidental Career Progression?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68063-accidental-career-progression) by Ian Christie (Dec 23, 2019)
- [Increase Professional Connections During the Holidays](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68064-increase-professional-connection-holidays) by Ian Christie (Nov 30, 2019)
- [Get Leverage to Accelerate Your Results](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68061-get-leverage-accelerate-results) by Ian Christie (Nov 19, 2019)
- [The Career Management Definition (not Crisis Management)](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68058-career-management-definition) by Ian Christie (Nov 19, 2019)
- [7 Professional Development Book Recommendations](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68060-professional-development-book-recommendations) by Ian Christie (Nov 19, 2019)
- [Develop a Professional Development Reading Habit](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68059-professional-development-reading) by Ian Christie (Nov 8, 2019)
- [Accelerate Your Professional Progress this year](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68056-accelerate-professional-progress-2019) by Ian Christie (Jan 13, 2019)
- [Get Your Resume Past the Applicant Tracking System Robots](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68055-how-to-make-your-resume-ats-ready) by Ian Christie (Jun 2, 2018)
- [5 LinkedIn Steps You Need to Follow for Business & Career Success](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68054-linkedin-steps-need-follow-business-career-success) by Ian Christie (Jan 20, 2018)
- [LinkedIn Post Experiment Results](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68052-linkedin-post-experiment-results) by Ian Christie (Dec 5, 2017)
- [Loosen-up! How to Write an Engaging LinkedIn Post](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68051-how-to-write-an-engaging-linkedin-post) by Ian Christie (Sep 24, 2017)
- [Perfect Career? Don't Get Stuck.](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68049-dont-get-stuck-perfect-career) by Ian Christie (Jul 10, 2017)
- [Key Career Growth Questions](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68047-key-career-growth-questions) by Ian Christie (Jun 5, 2017)
- [How much of YOU should go into your personal brand story and profile?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68046-personal-brand-story) by Ian Christie (Jun 1, 2017)
- [Recommendations on LinkedIn's Viewers of this Profile Also Viewed Setting](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68045-linkedin-viewers-profile-also-viewed-recommendation) by Ian Christie (May 30, 2017)
- [How to improve the work experience section in the new LinkedIn profile (Video)](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68044-how-to-improve-work-experience-section-new-linkedin-profile) by Ian Christie (May 12, 2017)
- [Time to Step on the Gas?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68043-time-step-gas) by Ian Christie (Apr 25, 2017)
- [Gratitude is a Career Skill - The Most Important Minute of My Day](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68042-gratitude-is-a-career-skill) by Ian Christie (Apr 10, 2017)
- [Invest in Yourself & Your Career](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68041-invest-in-yourself) by Ian Christie (Mar 14, 2017)
- [Career Change article published to VisualCV](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68040-career-change-article) by Ian Christie (Feb 16, 2017)
- [The benefits of regular quarterly or monthly career coaching](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68039-benefits-monthly-quarterly-career-coaching) by Ian Christie (Feb 7, 2017)
- [In Tribute to my Dad; Four Career & Life Themes from an Old-School Banker](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68036-career-life-themes) by Ian Christie (Dec 22, 2016)
- [Map Your Industry to Build Market Reputation](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68034-map-your-industry-build-market-reputation) by Ian Christie (Oct 27, 2016)
- [How to Ride a Career Wave - with 1 page PDF worksheet](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68032-how-to-ride-a-career-wave) by Ian Christie (Sep 12, 2016)
- [Targeted Career Change Strategies](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68029-strategies-targeted-career-change) by Ian Christie (Aug 4, 2016)
- [Professional Strengths: What do you see that others don't?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68028-strengths-what-do-you-see) by Ian Christie (Jul 20, 2016)
- [Career Move Strategy: Leverage Your Company’s Reputation](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68027-career-move-strategy) by Ian Christie (Jul 4, 2016)
- [More LinkedIn Value: Take Care of Your LinkedIn Connections](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68026-take-care-linkedin-connections) by Ian Christie (Jun 5, 2016)
- [LinkedIn Tips - How to Get More Network Value from your LinkedIn Connections](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68025-linkedin-tips-strengthen-connections) by Ian Christie (May 25, 2016)
- [Key Career Moments (part 2) | Four Strategies that Drive Results](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68019-key-career-moments-strategies) by Ian Christie (May 8, 2016)
- [Key Career Moments (part 1) | The 4 Key Events that Determine your Future](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68017-key-career-moments) by Ian Christie (May 2, 2016)
- [Show your Body of Work](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68015-body-of-work) by Ian Christie (Apr 25, 2016)
- [Are You Attracting Opportunity: Create an Attraction Marketing System](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68014-attraction-marketing-system) by Ian Christie (Apr 20, 2016)
- [Is Personal Marketing an Obligation](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68013-personal-marketing-obligation) by Ian Christie (Apr 11, 2016)
- [15 Sources of Professional Competitive Advantage](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68012-sources-professional-competitive-advantage) by Ian Christie (Mar 20, 2016)
- [4 Factors in Getting Promoted to Executive](https://boldcareer.com/getting-promoted-to-executive) by Ian Christie (Feb 23, 2016): If getting promoted to executive is your goal, take time to examine 4 factors that will influence your success in breaking through into the executive ranks. 
- [Take a Campaign Approach to Career Moves](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68010-career-moves) by Ian Christie (Feb 16, 2016)
- [Give Context to Increase LinkedIn Connection Request Accepts](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68008-how-to-linkedin-connection-request) by Ian Christie (Feb 2, 2016)
- [Look Backward to Power Your Professional Journey](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68007-look-backward-power-professional-journey) by Ian Christie (Jan 21, 2016)
- [Battle these 5 Forces to Achieve your Professional Development Goals](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68009-battle-5-forces-achieve-professional-development-goals) by Ian Christie (Jan 13, 2016)
- [Employee Disengagement Common - Globe & Mail Interview](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68006-employee-disengagement-common) by Ian Christie (Nov 17, 2015)
- [How to Build Relationships with Headhunters ](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68021-how-to-build-relationships-with-headhunters) by Ian Christie (Jan 27, 2015)
- [How to Conquer what’s Holding you Back](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68023-essential-reading-on-overcoming-resistance-doing-the-work) by Ian Christie (Dec 5, 2014)
- [LinkedIn Profile: Visibility and Conversion](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68024-linkedin-profile-visibility-and-conversion-part-1) by Ian Christie (Feb 22, 2013)
- [Choose the good boss when making a job decision](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67996-choose-the-good-boss-when-making-a-job-decision) by Ian Christie (May 5, 2012)
- [My article on US Yahoo home page](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67997-my-article-on-us-yahoo-home-page) by Ian Christie (Jun 16, 2011)
- [Inviting to Connect on LinkedIn? Give Context. Please.](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68000-inviting-to-connect-on-linkedin-give-context-pleasehtml) by Ian Christie (Apr 23, 2009)
- [Responding to Inner Enemies and Market Forces](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68002-responding-to-inner-enemies-and-market-forces) by Ian Christie (Apr 16, 2009)
- [Positioning is Key when it comes to Job Search](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68003-positioning-is-key-when-it-comes-to-job-search) by Ian Christie (Apr 4, 2009)
- [The Rise of the Orcs: Bad Leadership in a Tough Economy](https://boldcareer.com/blog/68004-the-rise-of-the-orcs-bad-leadership-in-a-tough-economy) by Ian Christie (Feb 10, 2009)
- [Holiday Balance](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67985-holiday-balance) by Ian Christie (Dec 2, 2008)
- [Handling a Voluntary Demotion](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67986-handling-a-voluntary-demotion) by Ian Christie (Dec 2, 2008)
- [Unleash Your Super Powers](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67994-unleash-your-super-powers) by Ian Christie (Sep 16, 2008)
- [LinkedIn: Tips to Manage Employer Risk](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67972-linkedin-tips-to-manage-employer-risk) by Ian Christie (Jul 7, 2008)
- [International Job Search and Visa Sponsorship](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67974-international-job-search-and-visa-sponsorship) by Ian Christie (Jun 19, 2008)
- [Dumping the Resume Objective Statement](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67965-dumping-the-resume-objective-statement) by Ian Christie (Jun 2, 2008)
- [Holiday / Vacation Benefit](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67967-holiday-vacation-benefit) by Ian Christie (Jan 8, 2008)
- [The Gratitude Edition](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67975-the-gratitude-edition) by Ian Christie (Nov 21, 2007)
- [Quiz Results Reveal that References are your Biggest Job Search Challenge](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67984-quiz-results-reveal-that-references-are-your-biggest-job-search-challenge) by Ian Christie (Aug 22, 2007)
- [Your Job Search Should Never End](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67960-your-job-search-should-never-end) by Ian Christie (Jun 19, 2007)
- [Book Recommendation: The Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67950-book-recommendation-the-brazen-careerist-by-penelope-trunk) by Ian Christie (May 30, 2007)
- [Take the "Are You Market Ready?" Challenge Quiz](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67925-take-the-are-you-market-ready-challenge-quiz) by Ian Christie (Dec 21, 2006)
- [Looking for a New Job or Career Change? Are you Market Ready?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67926-looking-for-a-new-job-or-career-change-are-you-market-ready) by Ian Christie (Dec 15, 2006)
- [Six Reasons Executive Recruiters will Talk to You](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67930-six-reasons-executive-recruiters-will-talk-to-you-2) by Ian Christie (Oct 27, 2006)
- [Clarity & Precision](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67931-clarity-precision) by Ian Christie (Oct 19, 2006)
- [When a Bad Reference is a Good Thing For Your Career](https://boldcareer.com/blog/when-a-bad-reference-is-a-good-thing-for-your-career) by Ian Christie (Oct 19, 2006): Received a bad reference? It would be natural to assume that if one of your references didn’t wholeheartedly recommend you for a job, it was a bad reference. Actually, they may have done you a favour. When is a bad reference a good thing for your job search and career? 
- [Avoid the Clichés](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67933-avoid-the-cliches) by Ian Christie (Oct 10, 2006)
- [Making Work Life Balance a Priority in Your Job Search](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67936-making-work-life-balance-a-priority-in-your-job-search) by Ian Christie (Aug 1, 2006)
- [How to Connect with Executive Recruiters](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67937-six-reasons-executive-recruiters-will-talk-to-you) by Ian Christie (Jul 20, 2006)
- [Make Summer Career Progress](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67942-make-summer-career-progress) by Ian Christie (Jul 14, 2006)
- [Diagnosing Zero Results on Resume Database](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67943-diagnosing-zero-results-on-resume-database) by Ian Christie (Jun 26, 2006)
- [Truth Based Job Search](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67944-truth-based-job-search) by Ian Christie (Jun 15, 2006)
- [The Truth and Your Career](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67905-the-truth-and-your-career) by Ian Christie (Jun 1, 2006)
- [Truth Inspired Resume Writing](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67922-truth-inspired-resume-writing) by Ian Christie (May 25, 2006)
- [The Marketing Mind-Set for Career Management & Job Search](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67906-the-marketing-mind-set-for-career-management-job-search) by Ian Christie (May 12, 2006)
- [How to Follow-Up after Interviewing](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67923-how-to-follow-up-after-interviewing) by Ian Christie (May 5, 2006)
- [How to Handle Contract Work on Your Resume](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67924-how-to-handle-contract-work-on-your-resume) by Ian Christie (May 4, 2006)
- [Resume Writing: The Magic Formula for the Professional Experience Section](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67907-resume-writing-the-magic-formula-for-the-professional-experience-section) by Ian Christie (Apr 20, 2006)
- [Nail that Interview Presentation](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67908-nail-that-interview-presentation) by Ian Christie (Apr 19, 2006)
- [Positioning Yourself with Executive Recruiters](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67909-positioning-yourself-with-executive-recruiters) by Ian Christie (Apr 13, 2006)
- [Resume Writing: Transform Your Objective Statement](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67910-resume-writing-transform-your-objective-statementhtml) by Ian Christie (Apr 6, 2006)
- [Talking about yourself](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67911-talking-about-yourself) by Ian Christie (Mar 27, 2006)
- [Can Blogging Help Your Career? An introduction...](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67912-can-blogging-help-your-career-an-introduction) by Ian Christie (Mar 24, 2006)
- [Are You Ready to Take on an Executive Role?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67913-are-you-ready-to-take-on-an-executive-role) by Ian Christie (Mar 23, 2006)
- [Preparing your resume for a promotion](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67914-preparing-your-resume-for-a-promotion) by Ian Christie (Mar 23, 2006)
- [Disclosing Personal Reasons for Departure in Cover Letter](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67917-disclosing-personal-reasons-for-departure-in-cover-letter) by Ian Christie (Mar 9, 2006)
- [Resumes: Handling In-Progress Education](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67918-resumes-handling-in-progress-education) by Ian Christie (Feb 15, 2006)
- [Industry Specific Resumes](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67919-industry-specific-resumes) by Ian Christie (Feb 15, 2006)
- [Resume: Handling Jobs that Didn't Work Out](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67920-resume-handling-jobs-that-didnt-work-out) by Ian Christie (Feb 15, 2006)
- [The Effectiveness of Interview Follow-up Letters](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67885-the-effectiveness-of-interview-follow-up-letters) by Ian Christie (Feb 9, 2006)
- [Resume Length: How Long Should My Resume Be?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67886-resume-length-how-long-should-my-resume-be) by Ian Christie (Feb 9, 2006)
- [Out-of-the-box Candidates](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67887-out-of-the-box-candidates) by Ian Christie (Jan 26, 2006)
- [Don't Give Up on Your Professional Development Goals](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67888-dont-give-up-on-your-professional-development-goals) by Ian Christie (Jan 25, 2006)
- [Should You Customize Your Cover Letters?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67889-should-you-customize-your-cover-letters) by Ian Christie (Jan 25, 2006)
- [Self-employment blogging](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67893-self-employment-blogging) by Ian Christie (Dec 28, 2005)
- [Career Development During the Holidays Series: The New Beginnings Phase](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67896-career-development-during-the-holidays-series-the-new-beginnings-phase) by Ian Christie (Dec 14, 2005)
- [Career Development During the Holidays Series: The Reflective Phase](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67898-career-development-during-the-holidays-series-the-reflective-phase) by Ian Christie (Dec 14, 2005)
- [Career Development During the Holidays Series: The Social Phase](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67899-career-development-during-the-holidays-series-the-social-phase) by Ian Christie (Dec 13, 2005)
- [Career Development During the Holidays Series](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67900-career-development-during-the-holidays-series) by Ian Christie (Dec 13, 2005)
- [Dear Boy: Letters from Lord Chesterfield to his Son](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67901-dear-boy-letters-from-lord-chesterfield-to-his-son) by Ian Christie (Dec 9, 2005)
- [On Thank-You Notes](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67904-on-thank-you-notes) by Ian Christie (Dec 8, 2005)
- [Pamphleteering: Finding your voice](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67868-pamphleteering-finding-your-voice) by Ian Christie (Dec 7, 2005)
- [The 6-figure job](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67869-the-6-figure-job) by Ian Christie (Dec 5, 2005)
- [Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67870-getting-things-done-the-art-of-stress-free-productivity) by Ian Christie (Nov 29, 2005)
- [Why Shouldn't They Hire You?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67872-why-shouldnt-they-hire-you) by Ian Christie (Nov 23, 2005)
- [Are you fresh?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67879-are-you-fresh) by Ian Christie (Sep 27, 2005)
- [Asking for a raise](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67880-asking-for-a-raise) by Ian Christie (Sep 19, 2005)
- [Why are you interested in this job? In our company?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67881-why-are-you-interested-in-this-job-in-our-company) by Ian Christie (Sep 15, 2005)
- [The Problem with Career Decisions](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67882-the-problem-with-career-decisions) by Ian Christie (Aug 31, 2005)
- [What's Holding You Back in Your Career?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67846-whats-holding-you-back-in-your-career) by Ian Christie (Aug 15, 2005)
- [How to Get Unstuck - 5 Steps](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67847-how-to-get-unstuck-5-steps) by Ian Christie (Aug 8, 2005)
- [First job offer not your first choice?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67851-first-job-offer-not-your-first-choice) by Ian Christie (Jul 25, 2005)
- [Analyze Your Career with a Personal SWOT](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67860-analyze-your-career-with-a-personal-swot) by Ian Christie (Jun 15, 2005)
- [Your Physical Work Environment](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67863-your-physical-work-environment) by Ian Christie (Jun 2, 2005)
- [Make the most of key career moments](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67825-make-the-most-of-key-career-moments) by Ian Christie (May 16, 2005)
- [My Mom said get your foot in the door...](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67826-my-mom-said-get-your-foot-in-the-door) by Ian Christie (May 2, 2005)
- [When to Take a Lower Position](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67827-when-to-take-a-lower-position) by Ian Christie (Apr 29, 2005)
- [Making work personal](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67828-making-work-personal) by Ian Christie (Apr 28, 2005)
- [6 Steps to Answering Why Should We Hire You?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67832-why-should-we-hire-you) by Ian Christie (Apr 14, 2005)
- [Portfolio Career](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67836-portfolio-career) by Ian Christie (Mar 16, 2005)
- [Tell me about yourself](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67838-tell-me-about-yourself) by Ian Christie (Mar 7, 2005)
- [Bad recruiter networking](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67840-bad-recruiter-networking) by Ian Christie (Feb 23, 2005)
- [Jump-Start Your Career Change](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67843-jump-start-your-career-change) by Ian Christie (Feb 11, 2005)
- [Stop Undermining Yourself at Work](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67806-stop-undermining-yourself-at-work) by Ian Christie (Jan 15, 2005)
- [The Bold Career Theme](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67808-the-bold-career-theme) by Ian Christie (Jan 4, 2005)
- [Resume writing](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67809-resume-writing) by Ian Christie (Dec 30, 2004)
- [Be the Star Attraction of Your Own Network](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67810-be-the-star-attraction-of-your-own-network) by Ian Christie (Dec 20, 2004)
- [What I am working on with my clients](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67812-what-i-am-working-on-with-my-clients) by Ian Christie (Dec 20, 2004)
- [An Ideal Career for Everyone?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67813-an-ideal-career-for-everyone) by Ian Christie (Nov 30, 2004)
- [Managing Internal Transfers](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67814-managing-internal-transfers) by Ian Christie (Nov 15, 2004)
- [Creative Networking 1](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67815-creative-networking-1) by Ian Christie (Nov 8, 2004)
- [Dealing with Career Setbacks](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67816-dealing-with-career-setbacks) by Ian Christie (Oct 18, 2004)
- [360 Degree Evaluations](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67817-degree-evaluations) by Ian Christie (Sep 29, 2004)
- [Globe & Mail Article](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67818-globe-mail-article) by Ian Christie (Aug 13, 2004)
- [Marketing, Marketing, Marketing](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67823-marketing-marketing-marketing) by Ian Christie (May 19, 2004)
- [References & Relationships](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67787-references-relationships) by Ian Christie (Apr 29, 2004)
- [10 Reasons to Invest in Your Career](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67792-reasons-to-invest-in-your-career) by Ian Christie (Mar 31, 2004)
- [A Brief Guide to Personal References](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67795-a-brief-guide-to-personal-references) by Ian Christie (Mar 17, 2004)
- [Dog Walkers and your Career](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67797-dog-walkers-and-your-career) by Ian Christie (Mar 16, 2004)
- [You are a Talent Investor](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67800-you-are-a-talent-investor) by Ian Christie (Mar 15, 2004): A talent investor is an individual or entity that strategically allocates resources and support to identify, nurture, and develop the skills and potential of individuals, often in the fields of business, technology, or the arts, with the aim of maximizing their long-term success and impact.
- [Cultivating Relationships](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67804-cultivating-relationships) by Ian Christie (Jan 12, 2004)
- [Are You Working on Your Masterpiece](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67766-are-you-working-on-your-masterpiece) by Ian Christie (Jan 12, 2004)
- [Job Search Tune - Up](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67767-job-search-tune-up) by Ian Christie (Jan 12, 2004)
- [7 Career Questions to begin the New Year](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67768-career-questions-to-begin-the-new-year) by Ian Christie (Jan 12, 2004)
- [6 Job Search Strategies for your Next Career Move](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67776-job-search-strategies) by Ian Christie (Sep 5, 2003): Need a job search strategy for 2024? Thinking about a change, or need to make one quick? 
We cover the top 6 ways to start a job search for your next career move!
- [The core challenge of self-employment](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67777-the-core-challenge-of-self-employment) by Ian Christie (Sep 4, 2003)
- [How Do You Define Career Success?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67782-how-do-you-define-career-success) by Ian Christie (Aug 26, 2003)
- [A Plea for Boldness](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67784-a-plea-for-boldness) by Ian Christie (Aug 7, 2003)
- [Are You Engaged?](https://boldcareer.com/blog/67779-are-you-engaged) by Ian Christie (Aug 5, 2003)

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