Executives: It’s About Who You Know
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” That’s the key to landing the perfect executive job nowadays, in addition to flawless executive resume writing.With the amount of job boards online, newspapers and employment agencies, it’s...
Job Search Motivator - Silence the Voice That Says You Can't
In a job search, you hear a lot of 'can'ts' and 'don'ts.''I can't apply for that job.''That company is too hard to get into. I can't get an interview.''I can't get hired--I'm too old.''I don't have the right number of years of experience they're asking for, so I can't...
Job Search Technique: Find Managers On LinkedIn
The most effective way to get a job interview (or several) is to find and contact hiring managers directly. (The hiring manager is the person who would be your boss or your boss's boss.) This gives you 2 big benefits:(1) You get to skip HR and leapfrog over all the...
3 Simple Things You Can Do To Strengthen Your Resume
Job seekers always ask: "What can I do to get my resume noticed?" Beyond the basics (easy-to-read, error-free, keyword-filled, reverse chronological format), there are qualities that catch the eye of recruiters and hiring managers. When that happens, they pause to...
Three Quick Tips for Souping up Your Executive LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool for executives. With the high visibility your LinkedIn profile has, even some of the smallest mistakes could be critical. Just like with a resume, your profile has to stand out among the rest if you want to get discovered and...
Job Search Motivator - Go Big!
Go big or go home!That's your job search motivator for the week.I think that when you're in a job search, it's time to pull out all the stops.Go big. Contact hiring managers directly. Contact a LOT of hiring managers (think hundreds).Make the call. Go after the job...
Job Interview Prep: 7 Essential Tips
An interview begins long before you shake hands with the interviewer. Preparing for an interview is critical to your performance because the best-prepared candidate makes the best impression and gets the offer. How's your job interview prep? Here are 7 steps to...
Could a Temporary Position Really Lead to Full-Time Work?
Holding a temporary position is nothing to be ashamed of, whether it’s an entry level or executive level job. Many people who have trouble finding work turn to staffing agencies to help place them in temporary positions. However, if you play your cards right, a temp...
Happy Independence Day America!
We live in the greatest country in the world, with the greatest freedom and the greatest opportunities.Let's all take time to appreciate those who made it possible for us.Then use your freedom to take charge of your job search and career (and your life!). Go after the...
4 Great Benefits of Job Shadowing for Grown Ups
Are you starting a new career? Whether you're coming back into the workforce after a long absence, you're a new graduate, or you're one of the millions of adults switching careers just because you're ready for a change, consider job shadowing to give yourself a boost...
Keeping Your Head Above Water: Our Top Four Secrets for Surviving on LinkedIn
Constructing a professional LinkedIn profile doesn’t have to be extremely difficult. In fact, just by taking a few simple steps, you can make yourself more recognizable without being overly pushy. When it comes to LinkedIn profile development, you have to understand...
Job Search Motivator - Make Your Own Luck
Need a job search motivator to start your Monday? How about this quote:The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we call luck. - Anthony RobbinsI believe we make our own luck. This is an important principle of life, and it especially applies...
Don’t Blow Your Cover: How to Juggle Your Current Job While Searching for a New One
You can really put yourself in a good position by searching for a new job while you’re still employed—if you play your cards right. If you don’t handle the situation properly, though, you could be headed for an employment disaster leading to you being jobless. Many...
The Power to Stand Out on LinkedIn
Does your LinkedIn Profile make you stand out?If you don't get contacted by recruiters or hiring managers about new opportunities, you may not be representing yourself at your best.To shine on LinkedIn, you need a headline that grabs attention (not necessarily just...
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