How to bag an executive job
Trying to secure a job as an executive is a much more difficult process than applying for non-executive positions. The level of aptitude and proof of the necessary experience to cut the mustard at the lofty end of the corporate ladder is naturally higher and the required skill set has to be of a level
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Dodging the Age (And Any Other Discrimination) Bullet in a Job Search
Employers are not willing to admit it, but discrimination happens all the time during the search for a candidate to fill an open position. Most candidates don’t realize that there are clues that they provide every step of the way to employers that can ‘tip’ off prospective employers about personal attributes. Sometimes, employers don’t like
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How To Create A Career Management or Job Search Database
Your organization steps do not end at that point. It is critical for the escalation of your career that you continuously build a database of prospective jobs, consisting of contacts at recruiting firms and companies where you would like to work. If you do this, you will be way ahead of the game, during this
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7 Things You Need to Know to Work Well With Third-Party Recruiters During Your Job Search
Third-party recruiters and staffing firms normally charge the hiring company, not job seekers, for their services. This means that it’s not their role to “find you a job” – their focus is to find candidates for their client companies. Are you that candidate? That’s what they want to know. Partnering with a good recruiter or
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How to bag an executive job
Trying to secure a job as an executive is a much more difficult process than applying for non-executive positions. The level of aptitude and proof of the necessary experience to cut the mustard at the lofty end of the corporate ladder is naturally higher and the required skill set has to be of a level
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Take This Job and Shove It! Re-Inventing Yourself in the New Economy
Stressed out from the economy and looking for a new job? Maybe it’s time for you to be your own boss. That’s right – fire your boss! Go on…I dare ya! There are so many considerations when contemplating working for yourself, but taking the time to think ahead and plan can give you a
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Healthy Aging – Fit or Healthy? There Is A Difference!
The older I get the more I realize how important it is to be fit and healthy. Building a foundation of fitness and health is vital for anyone planning to live a long and active life. But is there a difference between being fit and healthy? The answer is yes! Being fit doesn’t mean you
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Joshua Waldman – Author “Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies” [Video Interview]
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Joshua Waldman, MBA, is a consultant and entrepreneur who teaches technology and marketing skills to job seekers to help them get noticed and ultimately find jobs. He has been using social media to enhance his career and the careers of others since 2006 and has worked with unemployment office staff, MBA career center staff, and
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How to bag an executive job
Trying to secure a job as an executive is a much more difficult process than applying for non-executive positions. The level of aptitude and proof of the necessary experience to cut the mustard at the lofty end of the corporate ladder is naturally higher and the required skill set has to be of a level
Take This Job and Shove It! Re-Inventing Yourself in the New Economy
Stressed out from the economy and looking for a new job? Maybe it’s time for you to be your own boss. That’s right – fire your boss! Go on…I dare ya! There are so many considerations when contemplating working for yourself, but taking the time to think ahead and plan can give you a
How To Pick The Perfect Career At 40 And Over
Ever found yourself wondering where you would begin to figure out how to pick the perfect career, something new that you would be really excited and passionate about? Are you thinking “Right… Now that sounds impossible!” Have a job? Do you like what you do for your job? How long have you had this
Are You Using The Best Career Change Strategies?
If you are reading this article, I presume that you have reached the point when you are clear that changing your career is a very potent option for you. Good, realization is only a few steps away from making a decision, which is only a few steps away from taking an action, so you are
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The good news is that you’ve been called in for an interview! But wait just a minute, the bad news is that you’ve been called in for an interview! The long-awaited interview can be your ticket to a new and better job, but it can also be an anxiety producer that keeps you up nights
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You’ve got the interview. You’re ready, willing, and able and pretty excited about the company. They’re a good company with a respected brand. They have an interesting product line – right up your alley. From all indications, they sound like a good employer. The job they posted sounds almost like they pulled the description right
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Once you are established in your field, it can be difficult to make the transition into a second career. However, many people find it is the smartest move they ever made. There are several advantages to career re-training, but the transition takes time, money and effort. If you’re taking this step, start planning as
The 3 Questions You Need to Answer Before Working With a Career Coach
1. What types of clients does the career coach usually work with? If you’re a recent college graduate, although it may be tempting to meet with an executive coach because you want to be an executive, it may not be the best advice for this point in your career. If you’re coming out of
Top 5 Toughest Interview Questions Executive Job Seekers Should Be Prepared to Answer
You’ve worked with an Executive Marketing Expert to create a successful strategy to find a new executive-level job or C-level position. You’ve re-done your resume, and repackaged your skill set to sell yourself to the search committees, HR directors, and recruiters. You’ve been found. You’ve made it through the initial review process and have landed
