You didn’t get the job. All factors point to you being the perfect candidate for the job too, which can be the most angering of the job-search process. You have the right experience, exude leadership talent, possess above-average interview skills—but you didn’t get the job. It’s likely that even if you ask the recruiter or […]
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Best impression cover letters are still an important document in an executive job seeker’s collateral materials. They provide a good opportunity to build rapport with a recruiter or prospective employer. Comments expressed by more than 75% of hiring managers range from “somewhat valuable to very valuable” when evaluating an executive candidate for a position who
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What NOT to Include in Your Resume – List of 5 Resume Exclusions. Resumes have evolved over the decades. In fact, knowing what to EXCLUDE from your resume (the “bad apple” details) is just as important today as what you should INCLUDE. Yes, figuring out what to include in your resume can be confusing. Deciphering the contradictions
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