The job search emails you send, and the way you communicate in them, matter a lot. Everyone you deal with in job search (your network, recruiters, other hiring professionals, etc.) will appreciate your strong written communications skill. And the fact that you stay in touch and top-of-mind …
Executive Networking
Best Ways to Answer “What Is Your Greatest Weakness” in a Job Interview
Answering "What is your greatest weakness" in a job interview can be a slippery slope. On one hand, you want to be respectful and honestly answer all interview questions. On the other hand, a weakness is generally considered to be a negative. It's not a good idea to offer negative information …
How to Land a Board of Directors Job. Is It Like Any Job Search?
Many c-suite and senior-level executives focus their job search efforts on landing a Board of Directors role. They’re the kind of candidates Boards typically covet. Executive job seekers often ask me what they need to do differently in their job search to land a Board role. The Difference …
Best Ways to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in Job Interviews
Chances are you've been hit with the "Tell me about yourself" question in job interviews. That exact phrase may not be what is posed to you. It could instead be: What makes this a tricky question for some is that it's so open-ended. You can really go anywhere with it: What's the best …
How to Connect on LinkedIn with People You Don’t Know . . . and Get Action
Networking your way into companies you’re targeting in job search is the best way to land a great-fit job. To build your network, connect on LinkedIn with all kinds of people. Get back in touch with those you’ve neglected – as so many of us do when we’re busy in our professional lives – and …
How to Write the Best Cover Letter for Executive Job Search
I've written many times here about why you should always include a cover letter or cover email when you send your resume to various people. And I've written about what the experts say about cover letters. Cover letters really do matter. How to Write the Best Cover Letter for Executive Job …
Tips To Beat Age Discrimination in Executive Job Search
Along with things like employment gaps and lack of skills or other credentials, age discrimination is the major concern for most of the senior-level executives I work with. No surprise. Although ageism can kick in as early as age 40, it really starts making an impact at around age 50 and over, …
14 Reasons Why You Didn’t Get the Job and How to Fix It
If you're experienced with executive job search, you may feel you know what to do to get the job you want and deserve. So you have a routine that you stick to: But you're not hearing from the companies you want to work for. And when you do get interviews, you rarely get past the first …
Build Winning Relationships with Executive Recruiters
How much do you know about finding and working with executive recruiters? In my initial "let's see if we're a good fit to work together" consultation with prospective clients, I always ask those who are job seekers what they've been doing to accelerate their search. When we address networking, …
Employee Referrals: The Best Way to Land an Executive Job
When discussing executive job search strategy with my clients, I lay out the critical 3 initial steps that get the best results – targeting, research and personal branding. I explain that, by starting with targeting, they'll focus their job search and personal marketing efforts on specific …