5 Tough Interview Questions Managers & Executives Need to Master
The toughest interview questions are “floating out there” for today’s executives and managers. Searching for new employment is difficult enough. Unfortunately, you now have to worry about those tricky questions too. For example, a question like “How long are you willing to fail, before you X”? can stump even the most seasoned interviewer. Answering tough interview questions […]
How to Write a Better C-Level Marketing Resume [+Content Examples]
Marketing resumes are a favorite of mine to write. The role of marketing has changed so much in the past years. Marketing professionals are now finding themselves nose-deep in the growing complexities of marketing. The new facet of marketing is the marriage between two unlikely departments: marketing and IT. This new merger between two departments actually […]
8 Hiring & Resume Trends Every Executive Needs to Know
Resume and hiring trends can confuse even executives, especially when they are getting advice from multiple sources, and some information may contradict what others are saying. So what data, specific to hiring and resume trends, can you depend upon? Career Directors International (CDI) created a Global Hiring Trends report after surveying professionals worldwide for their […]
Free Online Guide To Help You Network More Aggressively
Polishing up those networking skills is one of the most successful moves you can make to boosting your job search or business success. Let’s not forget that common saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Although there is truth to this, professionals tend to dismiss how networking can improve their overall success. […]
3 Resume Tips on Page Length, Format & Title From Recruiters
The saying goes, “If you ask 10 people about your resume and resume trends, and you will get 10 different opinions.” So what should an executive job seeker do? Should you heed the advice of voices past and try to keep your resume to one page? Should you be bold with your resume format to grab […]
ATS How-To Guide & Checklist To Help You Get More From Your Resume
Even executive job seekers can’t escape the reality that applicant tracking systems (ATS) are used by companies and recruiters for all levels of potential candidates. [Editorial Note: These tips will optimize your efforts when working with a recruiter.] Because of their efficiency to track keywords and phrases, these ATS systems have an influence in the hiring […]
What Do Recruiters & Employers Really Mean When They Say This…
Do you think that sometimes you are getting mixed messages from a recruiter or potential employer? Well, you may be right! What’s not being said to spare your feelings or avoid a direct answer? Here are 3 Examples of What Recruiters & Employers Really Mean — Help For Jobseekers Who Aren’t “Mind Readers” 1. “We’re still […]
Exclusive Online Guide to Help You Win @ Salary Negotiations
There are generally two opportunities to influence how much money you make: when you get a new job and when you ask for a raise in an existing job. Salary negotiations are generally the most sensitive issue in the hiring process. Discussing compensation often causes anxiety for both employee and employer. Negotiating an initial salary […]
Use This Checklist To Measure Your Work Satisfaction & Boost Career Success
“The world of work ain’t what it used to be. The long-held contract between employers and employees has been ruptured. Since we can no longer rely on “the company” for security, it must come from within. For people who know who they are and what they’re called to do, it will be a world of […]
Career Audit – End of the Year Job-Search & Career Strategies
Benefits of Conducting a Career Audit In the last months of the year, many individuals start thinking about the New Year and go about setting their career goals — what they want to accomplish personally and professionally. But how is your career doing today, months before the end of the year? When was the last time […]