When you first meet a recruiter, you may think "I'm so perfect for the job. Isn’t it obvious?" But their reaction will probably be "Umm, no. Excuse me, do I know you?" It's time to reset your executive job search, if such a chasm exists between your expectation and a recruiter’s initial reaction to …
Executive Networking
How to Network Into the Goldmine of Hidden Executive Jobs
If you're in executive job search, I’m sure you’ve heard and read that networking plays a role in landing a good-fit gig. But do you know how to network optimally? Most of my executive job-seeking clients understand the value of networking. They know they need to connect with the various people …
Work With America’s Best Executive Recruiters
When you’re in a proactive executive job search, you need to take advantage of every opportunity to advance your job search. Along with networking your way into the “hidden” job market, you'll want to work with the best executive recruiters. I don’t recommend that executive job seekers rely too …
Best Ways and Places to Research Your Target Employers
Savvy executive job seekers know that targeting and job search research are the very first steps in landing a great-fit new job. TARGET, say, 10-15 employers that you feel will provide the kind of job you want. RESEARCH each one for industry and company market intelligence. Don't even think …
ATS and the Executive Resume Black Hole – What You May Not Know
When I speak with my clients for the first time, and we discuss crafting and strategizing their LinkedIn profile and resume, most of them don’t know about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and the executive resume black hole. ATS were developed to deal with the overwhelming number of resumes …
