Executives these days seem to pay less attention to good manners and etiquette in job search networking, and through the entire executive job search process. This makes these positive qualities an even more powerful asset to those who demonstrate them. People with particularly good manners stand …
Executive Networking
12 Ways To Build Personal Brand Evangelism
The term “Personal Brand Evangelism” rubs some people the wrong way. It may even turn you off to the whole concept of personal branding. Don’t let it. We all benefit from, and need, the support of the people who surround us – friends, peers, managers, staff, employees, clients, mentors, …
Targeting, Branding and Networking Get the Job During the Pandemic
With COVID-19 continuing to impact job search, 3 things are more important than ever: Targeting (and research) … Personal Branding … Networking Some employers (maybe your current employer) are furloughing or laying off people. Others are hiring new people. If you've been furloughed or laid …
Dealing with Depression and Negative Mindset in Job Search
These are difficult times for all of us. The pandemic, the heightened focus on racial injustices, and the overriding political divisiveness we're experiencing pushes many people into a negative mindset, or even job search depression. Even in "normal" times, job search can be overwhelming and …
Reset Your Executive Job Search: What Got You There Will Keep You on Top
When you first meet a recruiter, you may think "I'm so perfect for the job. Isn’t it obvious?" But their reaction will probably be "Umm, no. Excuse me, do I know you? It's time to reset your executive job search, if such a chasm exists between your expectation and a recruiter’s initial reaction to …
Work With America’s Best Executive Recruiters
When you’re in a proactive executive job search, you need to take advantage of every opportunity to advance your job search. Along with networking your way into the “hidden” job market, you'll want to work with the best executive recruiters. I don’t recommend that executive job seekers rely too …
ATS and the Executive Resume Black Hole – What You May Not Know
When I speak with my clients for the first time, and we discuss crafting and strategizing their LinkedIn profile and resume, most of them don’t know about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and the executive resume black hole. ATS were developed to deal with the overwhelming number of resumes …
How to Work with Executive Recruiters
The major focus of your job search strategy should be networking your way into the goldmine of hidden jobs. But of course you'll still need to know how to work with executive recruiters. You need to get the attention of recruiters in your niche. You want them to keep you top-of-mind when a …
Ignore the Hype! What Authentic Personal Branding Is and Is NOT
Personal branding continues to be a trending topic on job-search related social media because it’s such an integral part of successful executive job search and personal marketing. But so many people have so many conflicting things to say about it. Some truly grasp what personal branding …
5 Must-Do’s To Land More Executive Job Interviews
When you’re in executive job search mode, landing coveted job interviews is like hitting the jackpot. Sometimes you’re lucky, and job interviews come easily, despite your lack of focused and concerted effort. Most of the time, it takes planning, preparation and a lot of work to position …