Do You Have a Solid Job Search Plan in Place? Here Are 5 Easy Steps to Success.
A career action plan is crucial to helping executives reach their goals. Yogi Barra said it best, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” So whether you want to change jobs, transition to a new industry or career, or simply get more out of your current job, you need […]
Executives: Be Prepared for Your Next Interview – Part 2 of 2 Part Series
Thinking about job search during the holidays is probably last on most executive minds, however, January is just a few days away. Are you prepared for interviews in the new year? It is more important than ever to be organized and knowledgeable about the position you are interviewing for, as well as knowing something about […]
Executives: How to Be Prepared for Your Next Interview – Part 1 of 2
It’s a known fact that January through March/April are the biggest hiring months of the year. Employers who have been holding off on new hires towards the end of the year are now ready to fill positions. If your resume has done its job, you should have interviews scheduled for January. Over the next two […]
What NOT to Say On An Interview
Even an executive can be nervous on a job interview. On the other hand, the interviewer has the stress of making sure they hire the right person. So what responses will get you eliminated from consideration for the job? These are the top 5 dumbest things to say: 1. I just need a job. Even if […]
What Hiring Managers Want: 7 Critical Things Executives Need to Know
Knowing what’s important to hiring managers, what they want to hear from a candidate during an interview, and what factors impact their decisions are key. To position yourself as the perfect candidate, consider these seven things: 1. Honesty is critical. Be honest with yourself first and foremost. Is this really the best next career step […]
5 Secrets to Tap into the Hidden Job Market
Did you know that many of the best jobs are never advertised? Going beyond the traditional methods of job search can uncover the executive job you’ve been searching for. Staying focused will help you tap into the hidden job market where there is less competition than when applying to posted positions online. You can’t be […]
Why Didn’t I Get the Job Offer? 6 Interview Mistakes Executives Make
The resume did its job and you are called for a job interview. After the interview, you don’t hear back from the employer or recruiter. You are left wondering what happened. 1. Wait, what time is it? There are no excuses! You can imagine a recruiter or employer has heard them all, and they have. […]
8 Tips for Success In Executive Job Search
Most people have never been taught how to find a job, unless they have had the insight to work with a career coach. Research shows that the average executive spends 4 years in a job — and has as many as 12-15 jobs over the course of a career. You may thrive on variety and […]
Are You Considering a Board of Director Position? Part 3 of 3
Parts 1 and 2 of this series revealed some of the changes that boards are facing in today’s world of business, as well as what they are looking for in possible candidates to fill board positions. Click here to read Part 1 and Part 2. These points may help you decide if pursuing a board […]
Are You Considering a Board of Director Position? Part 2 of 3
Holding a position on a board of directors has appeal for many executives. In Part 1 of this series, I talked about how the boardroom has changed in the past 5 to 10 years. Click here to read the full blog. There are some differences between what boards of directors in the United States and […]