So few have heard of this technique that sometimes it seems to be a secret. As an jobseeker, it is a good idea to be prepared with questions when you walk into an interview. You’ll want to research the company ahead of time and be prepared to ask about…
Read MoreJob seekers may be stuck in a slow job search for one or more of the following reasons: · They never took time to complete branding exercises and hence cannot articulate their strengths or why someone should hire them; · Their resume fails to highlight the candidate’s strengths and why…
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A stellar LinkedIn profile is key to being found by recruiters that are looking to fill positions. If your profile is not optimized to be found by those searching to fill positions, it will be invisible and you won’t get calls for related positions. Here are the top 5…
Read MoreYes, true story – a recruiter and a resume writer discussed top tips for getting hired – while meeting up on a hike and then walking into a bar together. Last Sunday I (resume writer / career coach) had the good fortune to meet up with a recruiter named Pamela…
Read MoreThese 5 common resume mistakes can easily cost the job interview for manager, directors, VPs and executives. At this level in your career, you should know how to write a killer resume that not only lands you an interview, but one that highlights your strengths and positions you as the…
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As a former Market Research / Competitive Intelligence professional now turned Resume Writer and Career Coach, I’m wired to look at products, companies and now people with the ability to pinpoint their unique strengths and selling points – or what is known as their “unique selling proposition” (USP) – and…
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5 Common Mistakes Career Leaders make on their resumes that can cost an interview These 5 common resume mistakes can easily cost the job interview for manager, directors, VPs and executives. At this level in your career, you should know how to write a killer resume that not only lands…
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Who works with a Career Coach? Now that we have explored why to work with a Career / Job Search coach, who actually works with one, and when is a coach engaged? Following is a list of those who should engage with a Career / Job Search Coach: The job…
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A Career Coach is a smart investment, not a luxury! (Or what does putting a grill together have to do with conducting a job search?) True story. On a Memorial Day weekend, just after graduating from college, I bought a grill. I decided I was going to save the $100…
Read MoreIf you truly want to jump start and accelerate your job search, you may need a different approach. You’ve heard it said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing but expecting different results. If what you’re doing in your job search is not working, you need a…
Read MoreWhat do you think of when you hear the word “Brand”? Perhaps Nike with their infamous “swoosh” mark and the “Just Do It” tag line. Did you know that YOU are a brand? Yes, that is correct. You are a brand! A brand is a product, service or concept that…
Read MoreShort answer – leave it to a professional and go enjoy your time off. As an executive, you probably have someone to do your landscaping and housekeeping, in addition to an administrative professional helping you on your job. Yet, many executives still conduct their own job search campaigns. With very…
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