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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Executive Job Seekers: Top 4 Things Recruiters Will Check
Where do recruiters go today to get a well-rounded view of an executive job seeker? Before you are even considered as a candidate, a recruiter wants to see that you look competent online. How do they determine that? 1) Reading your LinkedIn profile, 2) browsing […]
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Successfully Career Transition to a New Position After Being Fired
Whether you think you might be in danger of losing your job, or you’ve already been terminated, this blog may help you make the successful career transition to your next job. [Note: Be sure to check out these success stories with clients.] What’s important to […]
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Have You Ever Turned Down a Job Offer? 7 Things You Need To Know!
Executives in job search are generally good evaluators of job offers extended by potential employers. However, sometimes reasoning and decisions can become clouded by prolonged unemployment, financial crisis, or other stressors that become important when in job search mode. Charles Purdy, Monster Senior Editor, recently […]
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How to Succeed in Networking – How to Target Your Networking Efforts
The #1 Way to Succeed in Networking I realize that when professionals network, they want something. So why do I start this blog out with “giving”? It is kind of like the “pay it forward” concept. The theory is if you help people with […]
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How Important Are The First 30 Seconds in a Job Interview?
Have you ever thought about what a prospective employer/recruiter can find out about you in the first 30 seconds of meeting you? They can determine if you: Value the interviewer’s time It is common knowledge that most hiring managers are overworked. You might be one […]
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5 Things Recruiters Expect In Your LinkedIn Profile
Recruiters expect to see a few core things in your LinkedIn profile, not a novel that includes all the details of your life and work history. What is important to note is that you need to write your LinkedIn profile to attract your target audience, […]
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