What has cemented the doom of many job seekers, including executives, is their inability to wrap their minds around marketing themselves with a unique identity as if they were a product. As a ‘product,’ you must clearly articulate your executive brand and unique value proposition (UVP) and promise a return […]
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How to Conduct a Stealth Job Search
Is there a “perfect” time to start looking for a new job? Yes! The best time to look for a job is while you still have a job! In-demand candidates are usually already employed. Hiring managers consider this a major factor when searching for desirable candidates, so take advantage of […]
Read MoreIt’s Yours: The 2013 Hidden Job Market
The “traditional” 2013 employment market will be much more challenging than you might anticipate. Many companies are doing more with less. They can afford to be highly selective because they always receive a large number of qualified applicants for one job vacancy. So what can you do to increase your […]
Read MoreThe Ideal Executive Resume Writer is a Partner
Partnership with a resume writing expert is instrumental Launching a successful executive job search requires strategic planning and management. While most of the steering once your actively searching is up to YOU– hiring the right coach and resume writer is crucial in underpinning your success. What you must understand is that […]
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The Perfect Holiday Job-Search Recipe
What are you fixin’ to do this holiday season? Relaxing? Priming a turkey? Watching football? How about preparing your job search? No? You see, many job seekers think the holiday season is a time to ‘refrigerate’ their job search campaign. They are mistaken. In fact, the holiday season is the perfect time […]
Read MoreStop Scaring The Gatekeepers
Trick or treat? Though it is Halloween, give recruiters the treat, please, and leave the tricks out of your job hunt. I doubt that scaring away recruiters is the type of job search goal you had in mind. So, stop it, now! :-) I had the pleasure of interviewing Wendy […]
Read MoreResume Branding Works!
Brand Your Resume with Distinction and Soar Your personal brand is your image, reputation, and distinction. A branded resume is a dossier that is unmistakably marked with superiority and distinction from start to finish. When your personal brand is knitted into a cohesive message and woven throughout your resume, it summarizes […]
Read MoreActive Steps for a Successful Career Transition Into a Fortune 500 Company
Making a career move is no easy task. It is even more challenging to make a career transition when you have zero experience working within a Fortune 500 company. So what can you do to make your dreams of a new career a reality? Don’t despair. I brainstormed with a […]
Read MoreYes, Of Course! Follow Up After an Interview, Pronto!
In my past life, when I use to hire employees, on rare occasions, a candidate followed up with me–and I loved it! A strategic follow up effort can ‘ensnare’ a hiring manager, especially if you are qualified. [Reality check: No amount of seduction will help you if you are NOT […]
Read MoreLinkedIn’s Great Slideshare Presentation
How is that job search coming along? I am sure you’ve heard the buzz—LinkedIn has become the #1 social media tool to professionally network, gain job search leads and penetrate the hidden job market. Mmm-hmm, glad you are aware! Now what can you do to stand out from the crowd of executives […]
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