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 something that is important to them, they will be more […]
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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 of them and understand that time is a very valuable
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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, highlighting skills and talents that are relevant to your target
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Are you doing the same things in your job search today that you did five or 10 years ago and expecting the same results? Have you ever audited your career and job search strategies to determine what’s working, and what’s not? If not, this would be a good time to start. What may have worked
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Well, you are employed and bringing home a paycheck, but are you happy with your position and career direction? Does your employer value your contributions to the company? Are you being paid what you know you are worth? If your initial reaction to the first question, “is your paycheck getting in the way of your
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Capturing the attention of a recruiter with your cover letter is challenging to say the least. It is common knowledge that cover letters need to be customized for each position. But what details do recruiters really want to read in a cover letter? What format do they like best? Customize A cover letter should indicate
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Contrary to Johnny Paycheck’s song “You can take this job and shove it,” many executives want to keep their current job. Even if a great opportunity comes along in the future, an executive looks much more attractive to a prospective employer if he/she is currently employed. 4 power tips: Power of positive thinking. Henry Ford
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It’s the time of year when people are focused on the holidays and not so much on finding a job or changing careers unless forced to by December layoffs. So you think it won’t hurt to take the month off from job searching. Wrong! The holidays are one of the best times of the year
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Executives beware! Recruiters are speaking out about what irritates them and what could get you blacklisted. A survey of 1,500 recruiters by Bullhorn, a recruiting software company, recently shared its results: 1. Applying to positions you are not qualified to perform. 43% of recruiters might blacklist a candidate for continually sending resumes in for different positions.
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During an executive’s career, one might expect to land dozens of job interviews and job offers throughout an average career. “Your job at the interview is to be as helpful as you can,” states Claudio Fernandez-Araoz, a seasoned search consultant and author of Great People Decisions. He comments that most interviewers focus too heavily on
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