Whether you're in interviews now, or you've been reading about them or experienced the process in the past, you know how challenging it can be to ace job interviews. There's so much involved with nailing interviews – from preparing for them, to performing well in them, to following up, to landing …
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How to Survive a Layoff or Furlough
Jobs that once seemed to have long-term security can fall away. People who never expected to suddenly be unemployed, can be suddenly hit with the reality that they have to survive a layoff or furlough. Job search is difficult enough at any time. But to have your livelihood pulled out from …
How to Network on LinkedIn Like a Pro
If you've read anything about executive job search best practices, you know that networking is the best way to land a great-fit gig. You also know that includes building your LinkedIn network and staying active there. What you may not know is how to actually do it: Who do you connect and …
Adopt an Abundance Mentality To Land Your Next Great Executive Job
What is an abundance mentality and how can it impact your executive job search? First let's look at the opposite condition, a scarcity mentality. With a scarcity mentality, you focus on the thing or things you're lacking, which can be anything – money, friendship or love, time, or a rewarding …
How to Write a Dazzling LinkedIn About Section or Summary
Over the years, I've reviewed many LinkedIn profiles of executive job seekers. And, even though plenty of evidence is stacked against it, way too many have NO LinkedIn About section or a severely anemic one. These job seekers are neglecting a golden opportunity to tell their personal brand …