It may sound like an okay thing to do, and you may need a break, but don’t assume that nothing is happening in the job search landscape during December, or that there’s not much you can do to accelerate your search right now. Understand that job seekers need to be active in November and December to …
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Will Employment Gaps Hurt My Executive Job Search?
With unemployment at around 10% and job search frequently stretching out beyond 10 to 12 months, more and more executive job seekers are stuck figuring out how to deal with prolonged employment gaps on their resumes and other career marketing communications. How do you best deal with these gaps and …
Tom Peters’ Personal Branding Advice for the New World of Work
Tom Peters (@tom_peters on Twitter), the modern business management guru credited with coining the term "personal branding", released a teaser of his latest book The Little Big Things: 163 Ways to Pursue EXCELLENCE. The free compressed 78-page version is a powerhouse in itself. Two gems that …
Launchpad 4 Just Released! Best Job Search Advice From Top Career Experts
Throughout this year, Career Rocketeer published the first three volumes of Launchpad: Your Career Search Strategy Guide. Founder Chris Perry developed the CareerRocketeer blogsite and Launchpad series to help entrepreneurs and job seekers at all levels "launch" their careers to greater …
Executive Job Search: How Recruiters and Employers Find Candidates on LinkedIn
No doubt about it, LinkedIn is a fabulous networking and resource tool for job search. It offers so many features to actively uncover and pursue opportunities. But LinkedIn also sits high on the list of best passive job search practices. A well-built 100% complete profile can be your ticket to …