What’s Holding You Back in Your Job Search? 4 Revealing Strategies.
Job search has changed over the years almost as much as technology. We’re no longer lugging around a cell phone the size of a large sub sandwich or using an electric typewriter. So why are executives relying on ancient techniques to conduct job search?
Don’t Forget These 5 Important Job Search Strategies!
You’ve been down this road before – looking for a new job. Whether it’s been years or fairly recent that you’ve looked for a job, you think you have it covered – updated resume, cover letter, and executive bio (check), refreshed online profiles (check) and reconnected with priority individuals in your network (check). But there’s that […]
7 Most Common Types of Executive Interviews
Preparing for an interview is key. Interviewing methods differ between companies and people. Are you prepared for a non-traditional interview? Phone A phone interview is often one of the first interviews an executive will encounter. Some call this a pre-screen interview when a recruiter picks up the phone and calls a candidate – typically to […]
How to Complete Your LinkedIn Profile To Attract Hiring Managers
You may not have noticed, but more employers are enabling professionals just like you to write your LinkedIn profile to build your network and apply for jobs. LinkedIn is giving job seekers the ability to streamline the job application process tremendously, making it easier than ever to manage their job search. This is the main […]
Getting Interviews, But Not Job Offers?
Here’s the good news – if you’re getting interviews, your resume is doing its job – assuming you’re getting interviews for the types of positions you want. But what you do before, during, and after the interview can increase your chances of getting the offer. Before the interview, do your homework! Review the company’s website […]
Are You Stuck in Your Job Search?
There are plenty of smart, successful executives who struggle with finding a new position and/or a satisfying career. If your job search isn’t working, it’s time to do something different. First don’t think of it as setting out to “find” a job which assumes fitting into an existing job that may or may not be […]
The Truth Behind Pre-Screen, Virtual, And Phone Interviews
There can be some confusion between a pre-screen interview, virtual interview, and phone interview. While they are similar, there are differences. Virtual interviews generally precede in-person interviews. The purpose of this interview is for the interviewer to decide whether to invite you to the next interview. If you do not make a good impression in […]
What You Need to Know About Non-Traditional Interview Questions
What seasoned recruiters have learned: Most standard interview questions are simply not designed to allow an executive to show off their capabilities, ideas, and innovation. Recruiters are bored with cookie cutter interview questions and the answers people give, which don’t reveal what a recruiter really needs to know. Here are a few non-traditional interview questions […]
How To Leverage Your Age As An Asset In An Interview
The chances of job hunters running into age discrimination is likely, and as the population grows older, this issue becomes more of a reality especially since it’s partly about health and money. How do you turn your age and years of experience into an advantage? 1. Be prepared for those inappropriate questions. There’s nothing that […]
Questions Every Executive Job Seeker Should Be Prepared to Ask In An Interview
Job interviews aren’t meant to be an interrogation, however, many times they feel like they are. They are supposed to be a dialogue. An interview is as much about making sure the company is a fit for you as it is that you are a fit for the company. When the interviewer finally gets around […]