Even executives are not above a few glitches in their career. These five things are challenges you may have encountered during your career. Recruiters can sometimes form biased opinions based on these issues and therefore throw a chink into your job interviewing plans. Here are some helpful tips to overcome the recruiter seeing “red flags.” […]
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It’s common knowledge that about an average of 75-150 executives apply for every job opening. It’s not a surprise that half of the people who apply for a job are not qualified. In the mind of the executive recruiter or hiring manager, a referral is more likely to be a qualified candidate. When it comes
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Significant changes in the leadership roles of CEOs are evident globally. Companies need executive leaders with: • Long-term vision, strategy, and ability to adapt to change • Deep understanding of their industry and competitor industries that will have an affect on their industry, as well as lead and inspire transformation • Ability to engage and
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In the past the boardroom was, let’s face it, a “good old boys” club and only in recent years have a few women been added to the mix. Boards are introducing diversity (gender diversity in particular) and new lines of thinking. CEOs were the decision makers, but that too has changed in the past 10
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Simply schedule a consultation to tell us about yourself. From there, we will tailor a plan for your unique situation and needs.