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 …
Executive Networking
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 …
How Do I Rebuild My Network for Executive Job Search?
Executive job seekers often ask me how they can rebuild their job search network, now that they're back in a job hunt. We discuss the fact that, by far, networking is the best way to land a job and that job boards yield dismal results. They’re concerned that they neglected their network once …
How to Find Executive Recruiters Specializing in Your Niche
One of the things executive job seekers most often ask me is where and how to find executive recruiters. I caution them not to rely entirely on recruiters to get them into a job. Too many executive job seekers think all they have to do is connect with several recruiters, sit back, and let them do …
How Do I Find a Job in the Hidden Executive Job Market?
You've probably heard about the hidden executive job market, but do you really know what it is, why it exists, and how to take advantage of it? No one knows for sure how many executive jobs are hidden (or never advertised), but it's estimated to be at least 80%. Why aren't more executive jobs …