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Cover letter then and now after 35 years in headhunting

A cover letter in Poland has travelled a long way, from a handwritten document that could be sent to a graphologist to a short message often prepared with AI. It has not disappeared completely, but it has lost its former character. Then and now, it only makes sense when it adds something that the CV does not show.

Dorota Wróblewska

4 September 2026

Leader reviewing a candidate’s competencies based on their CV

Competencies of a C-Level Manager: How to Discover and Include Them in a CV.

C-level manager competencies combine leadership experience, strategic skills and self-awareness. They shape a leader's effectiveness at the highest management level. They also influence how that leader is perceived in recruitment processes and in a CV.

Ewa Borek

12 August 2026

Review of a C-level executive CV during the recruitment process

How to write an effective C-level manager CV? 11 tips.

An effective C-level executive CV should show the scale of your responsibility, the decisions you have made and the results you have delivered, not merely list your duties. In this guide, I show you how to turn years of executive experience into a document that works for both recruiters and applicant tracking systems.

Ewa Borek

11 August 2026

Candidates and Executive Search Consultants. Expectations.

Understanding the Executive Search recruitment process and each other's expectations and needs. Candidate versus Executive Search Consultant. In the rapidly changing and competitive world of executive recruitment, both Candidates and Executive Search Consultants face unique challenges and opportunities. For Candidates, the Executive Search recruitment process can be a mix of excitement, anticipation and sometimes apprehension. Meanwhile, Consultants must navigate a complex environment to identify and attract the best talent that fits their Clients' needs and aligns with their organizational culture. Understanding the Candidates' perspective and keeping in mind the key…

Ewa Adamczyk

11 August 2026

Ideal Candidate for Executive Search Recruitment. 14 Tips.

Ideal Executive Search Candidate and the 14 Qualities That Matter Most An ideal executive search candidate brings more than seniority or an impressive CV. What matters is the ability to turn experience into sound decisions, lead people through change and deliver results in a specific business context. Executive appointments carry consequences far beyond filling a vacant position. A senior leader can influence performance, strategic priorities and the organisation’s ability to respond when circumstances change. This is why executive search recruitment requires a broader assessment than checking whether someone has held…

Ewa Adamczyk

11 August 2026

Review of professional CVs for candidates at different career stages

Professional CV for Different Career Stages

A good CV evolves with your career. Learn how to write a CV when you’re just starting out, as a specialist, a mid-level manager or a C-level executive, and why tailoring it increases your chances of getting an interview.

Ewa Borek

23 June 2026

Long Employment Considerations

Long job tenure can be a real advantage, but the number of years spent with one company tells us very little on its own. What matters much more is what the candidate did during that time, how they developed and whether they are ready to enter a completely new environment.

Dorota Wróblewska

18 March 2024

How to give yourself “career insurance” during uncertain times? Four Tips.

Career security does not come from one secure position. It comes from building relationships, visible expertise and credible career options before you actually need them.

Ewa Adamczyk

25 January 2024

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