"Holiday job search? Companies don’t hire in November and December, right? Maybe it makes more sense to wait until the new year to dive into my search." If this is your thinking, you’re missing out on opportunities to make headway in your job search, when your competitors have taken that …
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The One Skill Every Job Seeker Should Have
The one skill every job seeker needs is one that most people don't seem to possess: Being a good listener Have you noticed that listening well and being truly engaged in a conversation seem to be lost arts these days? Whether in a professional or social setting, so many people mark time …
5 Pivotal Executive Job Search FAQs
Over the years, I’ve kept track of the questions that job seekers ask me and I've written blog posts addressing the ones that come up all the time. Previously, I wrote posts covering executive job search FAQs in these areas: Personal BrandingLinkedInOnline Reputation ManagementExecutive …
Is Landing a Board of Directors Role Like Landing Any Other Executive Job?
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 …
The Power of Volunteering For Your Personal Brand and Executive Job Search
If you’re not already volunteering (either locally or virtually) for an organization that's meaningful to you, think about getting involved. Savvy business leaders like you have so much to offer organizations that are a good fit for your talents, skills and sensibilities. And guess what? Along …