Archive for the ‘Networking’ Category
Use Research and Networking to Obtain the Right Contacts
In Tip 1 I discussed writing your ideal job description and researching potential companies who may offer such a role. Now you need to narrow your list of preferred employers to 1-3 companies and do some research and networking to find out the best way to contact them. There are a number of ways [...]
How to Think Like a Headhunter!
Want to get an interview? Then begin to think like a Headhunter or Recruiter! Ask yourself specifically what is the position and exactly who are they looking for to fill it? What qualities do they appreciate in a candidate? Is company mission oriented “all hands on deck until the job is done” culture? Perform enough [...]
Advanced LinkedIn Job Search Strategies
Many professionals understand the importance of LinkedIn in your job search and how to start pursuing job opportunities using this professional networking platform. Once you have these basics under your belt, you are ready to move forward to more advanced LinkedIn job search strategies listed below. Note: Even if you are not actively seeking an [...]
Running a Secret Executive Job Search
“I’m afraid if I post my resume online, my current employer will find it.” “The position sounds like a perfect fit, but I can’t risk submitting my resume.” “What if word gets back to my employer that I have been looking for another job?” “I found a blind ad that describes exactly the position [...]
Secrets to Success in Your Career: Get Moving and Do It NOW!
Are you happy with your job? Do you have the tools that you need to be successful? Are you prospering in your career – or do you feel held back? There is one key to success in any profession or career – that key is YOU! Let’s begin with a paramount truth: You are responsible [...]
Avoid These Job Hunting Mistakes
Job Hunting is a difficult, stressful experience for anyone. Unsurprisingly, many people approach job hunting incorrectly and end up with an unsatisfactory job, or no job at all. Here are some key mistakes to avoid when looking for a job. Waiting for something good to happen. While it is not unheard of for a job [...]
You, Inc.: Creating Integrated Career Positioning Messages
Navigating the unpredictable economic winds and stormy job search seas, today’s executive and professional career explorer must don the appropriate foul weather gear, plot out a meticulous course, shore up his resources and set sail for what may be a longer-than-expected journey. While charting a course and preparing with all of the necessary equipment are [...]
4 Key Strategies To Attract Executive Search Firms
There are a wide range of strategies that a person can deploy in order to attract executive search firms, too many to mention in fact! Well, it’s always good to start from somewhere, isn’t it? It can be hard at times to attract the attention of executive search firms, but even if you know a [...]
Use Technology in Your Job Search
Like many other things in life, your job search has been impacted by the advance of technology. Embracing these changes can greatly enhance and accelerate your ability to find your next employer. Fight against it, and you’ll quickly find that your competition has quickly outpaced and outmaneuvered you. In today’s job market, you need to [...]
How to Create a Job Search Elevator Pitch
You may have come across the term ‘elevator pitch’ recently during your job search. Basically, this term refers to the brief sixty-second speech that people use to describe the product or service they offer to others. And while this speech may not be part of your regular discourse, it must be delivered in a very [...]


