- Objective: Determine, do I want a face to face interview?
- Strategy: Create a real connection
- Tactic: Ask questions to demonstrate company knowledge, outcomes they can expect and your serious interest.
Telephone interviews for executive job seekers are daunting, filled with land mines and, the results, difficult to interpret. Make it simple with a clear objective and understanding the interviewer’s objective. Continue reading 'Telephone interview questions to ask'»
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It is not about you. It is about the employer. 
It is most often the case that the job for which you are interviewing is not a perfect fit or worse, doesn’t have a clear path to your mid-term goals. It is human nature to want to get on track immediately, but in an interview for executive jobs, that is the most wrong thing you can do. Continue reading 'How to interview for the job you want'»
They get what they need from their coach or, an homage to my clients…
Some clients invite my support for job search or promotion, others as an ongoing career coach for leadership, problem solving and career refinement. Here’s what I learned from over ten years of coaching executives.
Continue reading 'What makes a successful career coaching client?'»
My friend, Joe [not his real name] is 69 years old. He is advising six start up companies, sits on the board of three. He is routinely sought out for advice, teaching and speaking on entrepreneurship. Continue reading 'Senior citizen still working – no end in sight'»
Don’t spit the dummy.
None of that is important for your job search.
It’s easy to get angry. The media feeds us fodder for frustration. The statistics are horrible. Over 10% unemployment with no end in sight. We hear of bankruptcies, foreclosures and all manner of frightening financial predictions.
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Scale the ‘Overqualified’ hurdle
Few comments by employers are as demoralizing to executive candidates than, “We like you but you are overqualified for this job.” This post addresses what employers actually believe and gives you the career advice you need to overcome their objections. Continue reading 'Overqualified doesn’t mean unemployable'»
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Combat Agism, unemployment, and career stagnation.
Jobs are like busses, if you get on the right one, you arrive at your destination
Abstract: Executive career planning for job security – Visibility, choosing the right employer, your professional brand and importance of a Personal Board of Directors. Continue reading 'Job Security – Advanced techniques'»
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Paul McCartney is 69 years old and still employed. I can’t help help but think that Paul’s success is based on principles any aging professional can use.
Last year he packed former Shea Stadium as he opened the new Citi Field with record breaking arena numbers in his Concert for NY City. This was a three night event and each night saw numbers never before hit for one performer. The concert was interspersed with his 33 record breaking top hits; more hits than Shea ever saw as a baseball venue. Continue reading 'Paul McCartney is 69 years old'»
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Sometimes success is about what you DON’T do.
My friend Phil* is over 65 and a constant reminder to me that age has little to do with enjoying a solid work history. I met Phil when he was COO at a premier software company, just months before the deal was inked to sell the company to a F500 enterprise. I decided immediately I wanted to know more about him because he bragged about his nieces who were both engineers. Continue reading 'Triage your way to success'»
The beauty of it all… I love my job.
I encourage my clients to keep a brag book for their accomplishments, small as well as noteworthy. This simple effort keeps self esteem up and focus high. No reason not to drink my own cool aid. This page is my personal brag book. Come back often to read about new accomplishments.
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Continue reading 'Bragging rights'»
They don’t cost much and yet, they are invaluable.
One of the true benefits of what I normally see as social networking noise is I am presented with myriad links to articles and ideas I would not find on my own. Today, I clicked on Fast Company and met Cofounder of Tumblr and founder of Instapaper, Marco Arment. While his story of founding companies and his lifestyle are interesting, what is provocative to me is what he offers as a Life Lesson: Continue reading 'Executive careers and tiny delights'»
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Layoff blues got you down?
You didn’t do anything wrong and there was nothing you could do to prevent it, but you are unemployed. In fact, you know if you had been running the show, layoffs would not have been an option. But, you weren’t and the decisions were out of your control.
Of course you are angry, maybe even a little depressed. For sure your self confidence has taken a hit. You did a terrific job and you still find yourself out of a job. That just doesn’t seem fair.
Continue reading 'Laid off and demoralized?'»
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Career advice is everywhere. Blogs abound from folks who set themselves up as career and job search experts. Seems like everywhere you look, there’s a new job search slant with a new voice. Some folks charge for it, some folks offer it for free. Price is rarely an indicator of quality. What matters is the adviser’s track record. Have they been an executive? Been involved in hiring executives? How long have they coached? Have they success to point to? Do they work with people with your specific skill set? How do their references check out?
And most important, who is the target audience for all those blogs and newsletters? Executives visit a very different landscape from individual contributors which means most of the online advice is not appropriate.
Hiring a career coach is like boarding a bus; if you chose the right one, you reach your destination. Do you know your objectives? As a career coach I find the difference between success and failure is knowing the objective before you get started. That’s why I start most coaching clients with a go/no-go list to map their real and intangible decision points. Continue reading 'Hire a career coach to soar past the competition'»
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Are you angry because you feel your age prevents you from landing an executive job? Is it your age or is it something else? Many people over 50 have jobs. Even those over 60 are gainfully employed. Why not you?
My friend Phil is over 65 yet he is constantly courted for his expertise and recently accepted a spot as a CEO in an early stage company. He has had no gaps in his career for over 20 years. Why? Because he is well networked and people know of his accomplishments. In a nutshell, those are the keys to continuous employment.
FREE EXECUTIVE COACHING FOUND HERE. What can you do to improve your chances of getting back to work as an executive? Here’s career advice that is field tested and proven to work. The comments made below are not meant to blame the victim, they are honest reflections of what employers see and how they react. I didn’t script them, I only interview hiring authorities and report. Continue reading 'Why Boomers don’t get hired'»
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Other’s over 50 are gainfully employed, why not you?
What did they do that you didn’t? Create your own job security for a lucrative career. Take these steps now.
Over 50 and looking for work can be traumatic. You are told you are overqualified, won’t fit the culture or just overlooked.
Don’t let age discrimination get you down. Look around. Many people with a bit of grey in their hair and long tenure in the workforce are employed in terrific jobs and valued as members of the business community. Continue reading 'Over 50 and no job?'»
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