4 Tips to Ace the Pre-Screen Phone Interview
When you get that call from the recruiter or a hiring manager that they would like to set up a phone interview, pat yourself on the back. You have made it to the first step. But, don’t think this a relaxed and laid-back conversation. This is a very important phone call because the interviewer will […]
5 Tips On What Executive Job Hunters Can Do During The Holidays
It’s the time of year when people are focused on the holidays and not so much on finding a job or changing careers unless forced to by December layoffs. So you think it won’t hurt to take the month off from job searching. Wrong! The holidays are one of the best times of the year […]
New Job Market – Are You Prepared?
As an executive, you may have experienced many changes in the job market over the years. Predictions have been formulating for some time now about big changes in careers and the traditional workforce. The experts forecast an exponential growth in the number of self-employed, independent service firms, solopreneuers, and temporary workers by 2020 with 40% or […]
3 Things That Will Get You Blacklisted With Recruiters
Executives beware! Recruiters are speaking out about what irritates them and what could get you blacklisted. A survey of 1,500 recruiters by Bullhorn, a recruiting software company, recently shared its results: 1. Applying to positions you are not qualified to perform. 43% of recruiters might blacklist a candidate for continually sending resumes in for different positions. […]
7 Tips to Stand Out in an Interview
During an executive’s career, one might expect to land dozens of job interviews and job offers throughout an average career. “Your job at the interview is to be as helpful as you can,” states Claudio Fernandez-Araoz, a seasoned search consultant and author of Great People Decisions. He comments that most interviewers focus too heavily on […]
Top 5 Things Recruiters Hate
Okay executives, no matter what phase of your job search you are in, a time will come when you will cross paths with a recruiter, whether it is an in-house recruiter, retained recruiter or contingent recruiter. A quick review of the three types of recruiters: In-house recruiter is an employee of the company whose job […]
The Pumpkin Principle Applied to Executive Job Search
This topic is quite timely since it is the fall season and pumpkins decorate the grocery stores, and flourish in roadside stands and fields across the country. I’m betting your first question is “How does the pumpkin principle apply to executive job search?” or better yet, “What is the pumpkin principle?” It is really quite […]
Competitive Intelligence for Executives During Job Search
Wikipedia describes competitive intelligence as the action of defining, gathering, analyzing, and distributing intelligence about products, customers, competitors and any aspect of the environment needed to support executives and managers in making strategic decisions for an organization. How does this relate to an executive in job search? Your competitive intelligence is where you demonstrate to potential employers […]
Aggressive Job Search Tips for Executives
Have you noticed that holiday decorations are already on the store shelves, and it is only October? Before you know it, we’ll be celebrating the new year. And are you prepared for the peak hiring season in January? Now more than ever executives need to stand out from the crowd to compete against the increasing […]
Finally Landed a Job? Now What?
As an executive you understand that in the business world enthusiasm and momentum must continue no matter what the circumstances. People should not rest on their laurels. Maria Shriver is an American journalist winning Peabody and Emmy awards, and author of six best-selling books. She has achieved many accolades in her life. Yet, she is […]