An executive job search can be a daunting undertaking. With higher recruiting standards, less frequent advertising regarding openings, and fewer career opportunities on each corporate level, conventional wisdom no longer applies in many career-building situations. To make the most of your executive job search, reexamine these outdated job search tips. Broaden Your Search Whether you’re applying for […]
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It is often difficult for a qualified executive seeking a new career to bypass the established hierarchy of a company’s leadership team and gain a position as CEO. Prior knowledge of the corporation, years of dedicated service, and personal connections with the executive team make internal managers the natural selection for executive positions. In recent
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At some point in the search for a new career, even the most tenacious executives find themselves disheartened. Many professionals juggle unsatisfying careers with weekends of scouring for opportunities better suited to their skills. Others, by necessity, have made the hunt for employment their transitory career. Regardless of whether you’ve been searching for weeks, months,
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LinkedIn is a powerful career-building tool that allows professionals to network, connect, and manage their online reputations. But a large majority of its users—even highly educated, high salaried professionals—mismanage their online presence. Building a distinctive, tailored LinkedIn “resume” is the first step in developing a strong online reputation, but personal branding goes beyond that first
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Since its inception LinkedIn has cornered the market on b2b (business to business) marketing. Its expansive networking capabilities, tailored profile options, and focus on personal branding make it a remarkable career building and job search tool. Social media allows recruiters and job seekers alike to utilize reputation management and shared connections to cultivate new employment
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A common assumption is that November and December are the least effective months for job searching. While opportunities may not be as plentiful, this time can actually create advantages for the industrious job seeker. Consider that many companies are preparing for a new fiscal year (and budget), so many remain focused on staffing through the
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A professional resume coupled with a completed LinkedIn profile can be a winning combination for senior-level executives searching for a new career opportunity. However, a presentation resume (typically a Microsoft Word document presented as an email attachment or in hard copy format during a job interview) and a LinkedIn resume (a component of the LinkedIn
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Are you contemplating changing the trajectory of your career track and transitioning to a brand new field? It can seem like a daunting proposition for an executive who has spent years and possibly decades climbing the ladder in his/her chosen field to consider moving into an unknown realm. The catalysts are varied, ranging from burnout
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Have you pursued executive level positions that seem tailor made for you, and aced the interviews only to repeatedly lose out to other candidates? Have you begun to suspect the source of the problem may be a former employer providing a less than glowing reference to prospective employers? According to Heidi Allison, President and Managing
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net·work·ing [net-wur-king] noun 1. a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest. As a job-seeker, building a network is important. For an executive, it’s critical. Networking enables you to build and maintain connections that may well be the bridge to your next leadership role. Networking well is
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