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 …
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Do Executive Job Seekers Really Need LinkedIn Premium?
Job seekers frequently ask me whether they should upgrade to LinkedIn Premium. If you’re actively job hunting, the added features could be well worth the expense. First, you need to assess what LinkedIn Premium offers over the free membership, and determine whether you need those added …
5 Mistakes That Can Derail Your Confidential Executive Job Search
If you're like most executive job seekers, you're conducting a confidential job search. Your company may be on shaky ground these days. Or you've decided to move to another company for other reasons. Or maybe you want to pursue a different kind of job. Whatever the reason, you likely want to …
How to Write Personal Brand Content for Executive Job Search
Personal branding for job search is a means to differentiate the good-fit qualities and value you offer your target employers over candidates competing against you. By creating personal brand content, you align your key areas of expertise, driving strengths, passions, and relevant personal …
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 …