Navigating the Networking Nightmare
The importance of networking has not diminished, no matter what you think you’ve heard. Online networking associated with social media like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have certainly moved into the networking arena and taken a strong hold but need to be kept in perspective when looking at the whole networking dynamics. Face-to-face or personal networking […]
5 Steps to Keep Your Network From Getting Stale
Start by identifying who is in your network. Everyone knows at least 10 people. Think of the old AT&T TV commercial where they talk about one person knows 10 people and those 10 people know 10 people and soon you have a screen full of hundreds to thousands of faces. How many people do you […]
High-Growth Jobs in The Next 5 Years – Executives Take Notice
At the crest of a new year, executives should be carefully examining what industries are showing growth. This will not only influence current positions but also potential career moves over the next five years. We now face new technology, baby boomers retiring, and global markets that are having a huge impact on what jobs have […]
Being Thankful: Tips for Improving Job Satisfaction
Growing research on gratitude shows that the more thankful people are, the happier they are. Thanksgiving in the U.S. conjures up visions of turkey dinners and pilgrim costumes. It is also a reminder to all of us how important being thankful is, not only for ourselves but to those around us. There is always something to […]
5 Myths About Executive Recruiters
Whether you’ve been an executive for one year or ten years, more than likely you’ve been contacted by or worked with an executive recruiter. There are many myths and misconceptions about recruiters, and it’s important to separate fact from fiction in order to get the most benefit from your relationship with recruiters in general. #1 […]
Are Recruiters and Hiring Managers Really Using Your Age Against You?
I’ve had many mature executive clients tell me they have experienced some form of age discrimination in their careers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stated that record levels of age-discrimination lawsuits have been filed in the last five years. One contributing factor: millennials are moving into junior executive or executive positions and some may not […]
3-Part Strategy To Beat Your Competition To The Job
The statistics prove the results – more than 75% of jobs are filled before they are formally advertised. At one time or another, you may have even experienced finding a job through a resource other than by submitting your resume to a job board for an advertised position. Executives have all heard about the hidden […]
Recruiter’s Radar — How To Be On It!
As an executive, whether you’re trying to advance in your career, find a seat on the board, or transition to another new position, knowing how to capture the attention of executive recruiters is an important part of your search strategy. Executive search firms often receive hundreds of CVs and resumes for every vacancy they have […]
Ace The Recruitment Process With These Active Listening Tips
As an executive and leader, the art of listening is a key component in every aspect of your communications. It’s especially important when it comes to navigating your executive job search – whether you’re talking to a recruiter or a company insider. Judith Glaser of Benchmark Communications writes about navigational listening: “the style of listening […]
5 Key Tips to Wow Recruiters
Companies are awash in resumes, even at the executive level. Somehow you have to find that special angle – or, more realistically, a collection of angles – to set yourself apart. What does it take? Here’s what recruiters recommend. Professional presentation Let’s start with the obvious… your physical appearance. Are you wearing something appropriate to […]