5 Things Recruiters Expect In Your LinkedIn Profile
Recruiters expect to see a few core things in your LinkedIn profile, not a novel that includes all the details of your life and work history. What is important to note is that you need to write your LinkedIn profile to attract your target audience, highlighting skills and talents that are relevant to your target […]
4 Tips to Respond to Questions/Objections Regarding Layoff
Recruiters and hiring managers can be concerned about executives who are unemployed and looking for another job. Some may assume if you are not working there must be a problem. Thankfully, not everyone has that attitude, however, you need to be prepared for the negative thinkers and turn them around to believe you are the […]
Top 6 Reasons to Audit Your Job Search Strategies
Are you doing the same things in your job search today that you did five or 10 years ago and expecting the same results? Have you ever audited your career and job search strategies to determine what’s working, and what’s not? If not, this would be a good time to start. What may have worked […]
Are Executives Over 50 Facing Age Discrimination?
Face it, the world is experiencing the biggest aging workforce population in many decades. And if you are in denial that age discrimination exists, I hate to tell you, it does. Employers are looking carefully at executives that are approaching “too old” – meaning “too expensive.” When considering new hires, some employers are seeking younger […]
You’ve Been Fired. Now What?
According to Harvey Mackay, author of “Swim With the Sharks” and “Fired Up!”, “If you’re under 30, the likelihood you’ll be fired in the next 20 years is 90%.” If you are an executive over 30 you have possibly already experienced being fired at least once. So the question here is, how do you explain […]
Is Your Paycheck Getting in The Way of Your Success? (Part 2 of 3-Part Series)
Have you talked yourself out of looking for a new job because it’s too much work? As we all know, looking for a job can be a full-time job. Or, it may be so overwhelming to even think about embarking on the job search path that you decide to stay with your current employer even […]
Is Your Paycheck Getting in The Way of Your Success? (Part 1 of 3-Part Series)
Well, you are employed and bringing home a paycheck, but are you happy with your position and career direction? Does your employer value your contributions to the company? Are you being paid what you know you are worth? If your initial reaction to the first question, “is your paycheck getting in the way of your […]
Warning Signs of a Dysfunctional Company
Scenario: you are thrilled that you have a job offer and are excited to start your new position. What’s wrong with this picture? Nothing really, except that sometimes executives are so ready to jump into their new job, they may ignore the red flags that exist. Of course, no company is perfect, but before you […]
What Recruiters Look For in a Cover Letter
Capturing the attention of a recruiter with your cover letter is challenging to say the least. It is common knowledge that cover letters need to be customized for each position. But what details do recruiters really want to read in a cover letter? What format do they like best? Customize A cover letter should indicate […]
Keep That Job and Hug it! 4 Power Tips
Contrary to Johnny Paycheck’s song “You can take this job and shove it,” many executives want to keep their current job. Even if a great opportunity comes along in the future, an executive looks much more attractive to a prospective employer if he/she is currently employed. 4 power tips: Power of positive thinking. Henry Ford […]