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How to Manage Your Job References
Written on October 15th, 2009 | 0 CommentsDealing with job references is often times like dealing with the pink elephant in the room. You know you’re supposed to address and take care of this issue, but because you don’t know where to start, you simply don’t take action at all. Full Article
The New Rules of the Executive Job Search
Written on October 13th, 2009 | 0 CommentsIf you’ve been working at the executive level for some time, you may have been disarmed over the past few years by the changes that have occurred in technology. But if you’ve recently left your job and have been looking for work, you’ll notice that there are entirely new rules in the world of job seeking. Full Article
How Numbers Can Enhance Your Resume
Written on October 8th, 2009 | 0 CommentsDid you know that numbers can make a huge difference in your ability to create a quality resume? It’s true. The more numbers you add to your resume, the more you are enhancing it and increasing your chances of getting called in for an interview. Full Article
Switching Careers at the Executive Level
Written on October 6th, 2009 | 0 CommentsIt may seem like a bit of an impossible task switch careers once you’ve reached the executive level, but it happens more than you think – and it is contemplated even more than that. In fact, according to Execunet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 94 percent of the senior-level executives surveyed would consider switching industries. Full Article
What Your Body Language Says In Your Interviews
Written on October 1st, 2009 | 0 CommentsDid you know that the way you sit, smile and shake hands can speak volumes during a job interview? It’s true. There is no manual to read to determine how you should manage your body language; however, if you make certain gestures, you’re definitely sending a certain message. Full Article
How Volunteering Can Enhance Your Executive-Level Job Search
Written on September 29th, 2009 | 0 CommentsIf you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, you’re probably hoping that you can get back in the workforce sooner than later. There’s nothing like getting the level of responsibility, and financial rewards, you’re accustomed to. However, if the job search is moving slowly, you may be trying to think of ways to enhance your search – one way is by volunteering. Full Article
Executive Interviewing: How to Persuade the Right Way
Written on September 24th, 2009 | 0 CommentsWhen you’re interviewing for a job at the executive level – especially if you’ve been out of work for a while – you may want to try just about any tactic possible to get the job. Because you’re used to being aggressive to get your way, you may want to try to persuade the interviewer to give you the job. But there are lines that should be drawn when using this tactic. Full Article
Cover Letter No-No’s
Written on September 22nd, 2009 | 0 CommentsWriting a cover letter can sometimes be a bit confusing. You simply don’t know what information to add, what to exclude and how exactly to tell your story. For many, this leads to some cover letter mistakes.
If you’re guilty of writing cover letters that just didn’t accomplish what they were supposed to – getting you the job – then you may need to revamp your style. Oh, it would also be good if you took time to read through these cover letter no-no’s. This way, you can avoid making similar – or even new – mistakes in the future. Full Article
What to Do When You’re an Overqualified Executive
Written on September 17th, 2009 | 0 CommentsThe job market is definitely suffering nowadays. With the recession forging ahead and thousands still losing their jobs, it’s a wonder that anyone can get hired. However, as some executives are finding out, there is work available. However, it may not be at the level they’d like to work.
If you’re an executive who has found that you need to seek a lower-level job to get back on your feet, you’re not alone. In your search, however, you may have found the employers are reluctant to give you work because they know you’re overqualified. Full Article
How to Avoid Exaggerating In Your Resume
Written on September 15th, 2009 | 0 CommentsWhen you’re drafting a resume, it is tempting to stretch the truth some so that you appear to be more impressive than maybe your skills might indicate. However, while there is such a thing as packaging your resume in a smart way, choosing words that tell the truth, yet sound sensational, for example, you want to avoid flat-out exaggerating. Full Article
Avoiding Resume Quick Sand
Written on September 10th, 2009 | 0 CommentsThere’s probably nothing more frustrating than getting your resume all “prettied up” to send to a company via an online source, only to realize that when you hit the send button, you don’t know where in the world it’s going. This can be compared to sending your resume in quick sand. It’s being sucked into an unseen, unknown world and you don’t know if it will ever return some type of response for you. Full Article
Going for the Green Job at the Executive Level
Written on September 8th, 2009 | 0 CommentsEveryone knows that “going green” is all the rage nowadays – and it should be. Sparing our environment of all of the pollution and toxic chemicals we’ve thrown its way over the past years should be a definite goal. This is why green jobs are now becoming popular. Full Article
Identifying and Making the Most of Your Transferable Skills
Written on September 3rd, 2009 | 0 CommentsMany times, when we’re applying for jobs, we think about how our skills relate specifically to the position we desire. There’s no doubt that it’s important to show that you already have experience and qualify for the position you want. However, if you’re trying to switch careers, you may not have this luxury. Full Article
Common Executive Resume Mistakes
Written on September 3rd, 2009 | 0 CommentsWhen you reach the executive level in your career, there is no room for error. You must exude perfection with everything you do. This is especially true with your resume, which is why the last thing you want to do is submit a resume with glaring errors. Full Article
Don’t Let Being Over 50 Slow Your Executive Level Job Search
Written on August 21st, 2009 | 0 CommentsJob searches are often difficult enough without throwing curveballs into the equation like age. But age is definitely a factor, even at the executive level where one would think that expertise would be valued over all else. Full Article
Are Job Searches Better in the Summer?
Written on August 13th, 2009 | 0 CommentsGoing Christmas shopping is usually better after Thanksgiving. Going skiing is usually better in the winter after a good snow has fallen. Going hunting for beautiful flowers is usually better in the spring. And some argue that searching for a job is usually better in the summer. Full Article
Thinking about Sending a Cold Cover Letter? Read This First …
Written on August 3rd, 2009 | 0 CommentsHave you ever thought about sending out a cold cover letter to company in search of a job that you’re not sure even exists? The thought of a cold cover letter just may give you cold feet. But it’s good to know that there are plenty of success stories that come out of sending out these types of letters. Full Article
Strengthening Your Executive Resume with the Right Keywords
Written on July 31st, 2009 | 0 CommentsYou’ve probably heard about the various ways to improve your resume so that it can be moved to the top of the talent pool instead of the top of a trash pile. One way that has been suggested in more recent times is the use of keywords, especially with advancements in technology that can capture and categorize resumes based on the keywords used. Full Article
Preparing for Executive Interviews
Written on July 28th, 2009 | 0 CommentsAs an executive, you’ve probably been on plenty of interviews in your lifetime – from that entry-level position to the management positions you’ve held. But nothing quite compares to the executive-level interview; if you’ve been on even one you know this is a true statement. Full Article
How to Write Resumes for Education Careers
Written on July 23rd, 2009 | 0 CommentsThe education field is one of few out there that is still managing relatively well in the midst of the recession. However, this doesn’t mean that snagging a great job will be a piece of cake. It may still require some work, especially in terms of creating a great resume. Full Article
