Continuing with my mission to introduce job hunters to bloggers they may not know about — but should — I’m focusing today on Tim Tyrell-Smith (@TimsStrategy on Twitter). If you want to catch up with the other posts in this series, here are the first two: → The Career Sherpa: Job Search …
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Twin Twitter Executive Job Search Tips
You've got a good handle on today's executive job search. You know what you need to do to land your next job, and you've set about doing it. You've already done the following: Compiled a list of 15-20 target companies that are a mutual good fit. Researched each company's current needs and …
Executive Job Search & Branding Ebook PRICE CUT!
Many people look forward to catching up on reading over the summer. Light novels and other diversions are popular. But if you're in a job search, or think you're headed there, summer is a great time to strategize your search, do some career planning, and actually get a foothold and gain some …
Interviews: The Power of Thank You Notes
Old-fashioned good manners are surprisingly powerful these days. Maybe because so many people lack them. If you’re in a job search, or even contemplating one, here’s a piece of advice to position yourself above your competition: Buy a few boxes of quality thank notes and plenty of postage stamps, …
Surprise Someone with a LinkedIn Recommendation
Twice earlier this year I opened my email inbox to unexpected LinkedIn recommendations awaiting my approval or revisions. What a thrill! Two lovely testimonials from colleagues in support of me and my work. Needless to say, their kindness made my day. Conversely, I’ve done the same for others. …
Power Your Executive Job Search with Google Alerts
Do you realize that when job-hunting you’re in a sales and marketing campaign for your company of one – BRAND YOU INC.? Your mission is to pitch your value proposition to prospective employers and get them to choose you over your competition. But how can you know what messaging (through your …
2011 Executive Job Market Outlook
According to ExecuNet's annual Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, business growth should continue through 2011 and executive recruiters are expecting double-digit growth, compared to the double-digit drop most of them experienced during the economic downturn. Significant pockets of …
How To Write a LinkedIn Invitation to Connect
I receive lots of requests to connect on LinkedIn. That’s very nice. I’m glad people are interested. I'm selective about who I connect with, and go by quality over quantity. Typically people inviting me don’t bother to actually write a message. They use the lifeless default, "I’d like to add you …
Executive Job Search: Update Your LinkedIn Network
Get yourself into a regular routine (say, once a week or a few times a month) of posting status updates to your profile. Your updates sit at the top of your profile, so will likely be one of the first things people see when reviewing your profile. Your LinkedIn network is notified of your …
Working with Recruiters For Senior Executives Over 50
One of the exercises my clients work on as part of the executive branding process is doing a SWOT analysis (Strengths - Weaknesses - Opportunities - Threats). Because, as c-level and senior-level executives, they're typically in the 45 to 55 age range, many list their age as a weakness. As long as …