About
Monique Montanino began her tech sales and marketing career in Dallas before migrating like a salmon to Seattle. After an early retirement as a Fortune 200 tech sales executive, she transitioned to serving as a career consultant empowering her executive clients to reach their full potential within the tech industry. Based upon the weather, she splits her time between Austin and Seattle.
She’s a proud Texas-Ex with a BBA in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA in Marketing Research from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.
Her book Clicks, Tricks, and Golden Handcuffs: 5-point Roadmap for Tech Execs to Land Big-Impact Roles debuted on Amazon in 2021.
Since global travel restrictions are lifted, you can find her searching for a global sunshine destination in Europe or Asia. In between travel planning, you can reach her at www.resumetech.guru or by email at monique@resumetech.guru. Follow her travel adventures at instagram.com/resumetechguru.
Featured Work
Clicks, Tricks, and Golden Handcuffs: 5-point Roadmap for Tech Execs to Land Big-Impact Roles
If you are at a crossroads in your technology career and struggle with how to prepare for your next big-impact role, you have arrived at the right place.
By reading Clicks, Tricks, & Golden Handcuffs, you will gain insight on how to become an online click magnet for executive recruiters. Plus, you will learn the strategic tricks for making your job search journey a success.
Clicks, Tricks, & Golden Handcuffs is an anthology of more than 80 LinkedIn articles and blogs that have reached an executive audience of more than 20,000. The foundation is based upon in-depth research, the author’s executive experience, and her consulting with hundreds of tech clients. The book is a 5-point roadmap.
1. Career Path: develop your vision, confront indecision, evaluate corporate versus startup roles, and consider remote positions
2. C-Suite Advice: think like a CEO, benefit from mentor and coach collaborations, invest in your continuing education, and join boards
3. Personal Brand: harness your superpower, identify your top skills, create an elevator speech, embrace social media, and address diversity and inclusion
4. Job Search Tools: investigate the best practices for executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviews, and compensation
5. Strategy Implementation: create a project plan, take a potential sabbatical, focus on job search execution, and make yourself a priority!
If you are interested in securing your pair of golden handcuffs—an equity position—at a technology company, start your journey now!
