Increasing your marketability with a quality LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn has become the recruiter’s resource, so there are some things you need to know to attract attention. First and foremost, a LinkedIn profile is not a resume, so if you are copying resume text onto the site, you are overlooking a unique branding opportunity....
How to increase visibility to recruiters
The job search climate is very different today than it was just a few years ago. Both internal and external recruiters are spending more time online sourcing passive candidates because using social media for recruitment purposes is quick and inexpensive. Recruiters...
The secret to job security
The nature of my business requires that I do a considerable amount of reading so that I can coach my clients effectively throughout every stage of their careers. The book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, downplays the role of talent and focuses...
Strategies for landing your new job quickly
Having just returned from the 201 Career Thought Leaders conference in Denver, I’ve got some great tips to share. Some surprising research from Career Advisory Board (www.careeradvisoryboard.org) reveals that an amazing 51% of successful candidates (Millennials, Gen...
Words not to use on a resume
From time to time, I come across interesting articles that suggest certain words not be used on resumes. Recruiters see a fair number of these documents in a year, and they have personal preferences based on their industry of specialization and experience. Here are...
The executive resume: your direct path to opportunity
I had an interesting inquiry recently from a senior executive prospect who had emailed me a 3-page document listing employers, various achievements, personal/professional honors and leadership assignments. When he called to ask about my process, I told him that I...
Stellar resume: $800; effective job search strategy: priceless!
Once you’re armed with a resume that reflects your best professional self, what’s the next step? Most candidates will explore the online job boards to see what opportunities are posted there. They’ll continue to apply to jobs that aren’t an ideal fit in a vague hope...
9 Smart reasons not to pause your job search during the holidays
Doing so will cause you to lose momentum and time is of the essence. The early bird catches the worm: you never know when timing and opportunity will intersect to bring you the job of a lifetime! Many candidates think that the holidays are a terrible time to be...
Using brand identity to create competitive differentiation
Personal branding has become essential for savvy candidates with lofty career aspirations. A couple of targeted questions I ask clients as part of my interview process include: “What separates you from run of the mill? When you look back over your career, what do you...