In this episode of IntelliCast, we sit down with Alex Baranpuria, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Ivy Exec, an elite, private online community of 2.5 million+ global business leaders seeking career advancement support.  With millions of unfilled jobs in the U.S. alone, many strategy & intelligence professionals are thinking seriously about their next professional opportunity. In our conversation with Alex, he shares tips for: The crucial first step to take before jumping into any job searchHow to build a resume that will resonate with the hiring organizationThe real purpose of the cover letterThey key interviewing technique that will help hiring managers remember you long after the interview is overHow to handle the initial salary discussion