Executive job seekers want to know which social media platforms – LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. – are the best ones for them to use, to accelerate their job search. LinkedIn and Twitter are the ones I recommend most. I typically advise that, if they have time for …
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Tips To Beat Age Discrimination in Executive Job Search If You’re Over 50
Along with things like employment gaps and lack of skills or other credentials, age discrimination is the major concern for most of the c-suite and senior-level executive 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 …
How To Network Better
Before you can network better, you'll need to do the digging deep targeting, research and personal branding work to uncover what things about you make you valuable to your target employers. With this knowledge you'll do a better job of communicating your good fit qualities as you network. One …
3 Reasons I Won’t Connect with You on LinkedIn
I’m fortunate and grateful to receive lots of requests to connect on LinkedIn. Heeding the same advice I give my executive job seeking clients, I connect with most people who ask me. Expanding my network on LinkedIn means more people to learn from and communicate with . . . more people who may …
How to Find and Connect with the RIGHT Recruiters on LinkedIn
Recruiters are a major source of executive jobs and LinkedIn is a haven for them. They’re busy networking there, posting updates, and sourcing and assessing candidates. It only makes sense to connect and network with the right recruiters on LinkedIn. And if you have even a minimal profile, …