Are You Considering a Board of Director Position? Part 1 of 3
In the past the boardroom was, let’s face it, a “good old boys” club and only in recent years have a few women been added to the mix. Boards are introducing diversity (gender diversity in particular) and new lines of thinking. CEOs were the decision makers, but that too has changed in the past 10 […]
Top Industries To Find Jobs
No matter where you are in your career or job search, these statistics are worth your attention. In previous years, we’ve seen job industries increase and decline. The length of periods of unemployment between jobs is also on the rise. So, what industries are looking for and hiring employees? Health Care Given the aging baby […]
Executive Job Seekers: Top 4 Things Recruiters Will Check
Where do recruiters go today to get a well-rounded view of an executive job seeker? Before you are even considered as a candidate, a recruiter wants to see that you look competent online. How do they determine that? 1) Reading your LinkedIn profile, 2) browsing your Facebook page, 3) looking for a blog or website, […]
Wrongfully Terminated? Should You Sue?
You may feel that you were wrongfully terminated from your job. And you may be correct. You can’t be fired for being a whistleblower (filing a compliant about a company’s illegal activities), or for not being willing to commit an illegal act for an employer.You can’t be fired for discriminatory actions — for example, because […]
Successfully Career Transition to a New Position After Being Fired
Whether you think you might be in danger of losing your job, or you’ve already been terminated, this blog may help you make the successful career transition to your next job. [Note: Be sure to check out these success stories with clients.] What’s important to remember is that you can be great at your job […]
Have You Ever Turned Down a Job Offer? 7 Things You Need To Know!
Executives in job search are generally good evaluators of job offers extended by potential employers. However, sometimes reasoning and decisions can become clouded by prolonged unemployment, financial crisis, or other stressors that become important when in job search mode. Charles Purdy, Monster Senior Editor, recently posted an article “Seven Employer Danger Signs: When to Turn […]
How to Succeed in Networking – How to Target Your Networking Efforts
The #1 Way to Succeed in Networking I realize that when professionals network, they want something. So why do I start this blog out with “giving”? It is kind of like the “pay it forward” concept. The theory is if you help people with something that is important to them, they will be more […]
6 Tips to Navigating a Mid-Life Career Change Successfully
Whether you are young or old, new to the job market or approaching retirement, you should know your career goal. At least one-third of executives has made at least one shift in their career. The most common reason given: a desire to do something different. “From a practical point of view, midlife may be a […]
Mid-life Career Change: It May Not Be What You Really Need
Just like Peggy Lee’s song, have you ever wondered “is that all there is” in relationship to your work? In my work as an executive career coach, I meet many people who think they need a career change. They’ve been successful, however, they are now at a crossroads for a variety of reasons. For some, […]
How Important Are The First 30 Seconds in a Job Interview?
Have you ever thought about what a prospective employer/recruiter can find out about you in the first 30 seconds of meeting you? They can determine if you: Value the interviewer’s time It is common knowledge that most hiring managers are overworked. You might be one of them and understand that time is a very valuable […]