Time management is the demon that destroys a carefully executed job search. One client of recent memory spent seven hours a day at the computer sending emails, requests for introductions and participating in various LinkedIn groups. After three months he had only made five new connections that referred him to opportunities. And not one of the opportunities was right for him. He was demoralized. The demon was elated. Continue reading 'Six tricks to subdue your job search time management demon'»
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I published this blog last year and it resonated with a lot of senior executives who, in their private moments, admit to feelings of being an impostor. Yesterday, I mounted my first photography exhibit and when it was finished, I was overwhelmed with feelings of self doubt. What made me think I had any right to pass myself off as a photographer? In dealing with these feelings, I confronted my own ‘impostor.’
Continue reading 'Are you a Fraud? Silence your internal critic.'»
- 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'»
Commonly accepted wisdom says, if you want to succeed, you need to know your competition. As with most things common, it is rarely true for those who want to excel rather than merely participate. There are those who say, it is good to know what your competition knows, work as smart as your competition, and find an edge over (an offering which is better than) your competition. Continue reading 'Competition doesn’t matter'»
Get promoted, fast.
TEN STEPS TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
It’s not rocket science. Many people master the art of strong leadership, mostly by trial and error, some through mentors and others by way of a career coach. Here’s a primer of basic leadership techniques. You still may want a coach to help you implement, but this heads-up will alert you to where to put your effort. Continue reading 'Fast track to successful executive leadership'»
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Just because you are vulnerable doesn’t mean you have to be a victim.
One estimate of job openings filled by recruiters is over 35%. The percentage is higher for executive-level positions in the $100,000+ salary range. Clearly, cultivating a professional relationship with a recruiter or two is an excellent career development strategy. But how do you avoid exposure to the wrong ones? I believe knowledge is power. The more you know about how and why recruiters set traps for you, the easier you can avoid getting caught. Continue reading 'Clues to spotting bad recruiters and scams'»
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Control your resume. A friend of mine expressed disbelief than any executive would even consider using a job board. He knows job boards don’t work. He maintained that no executive is so naive to believe an anonymous resource like a job board could be considered as a tool by any executive who has ever hired anyone. I couldn’t agree more. Continue reading 'Why employers post on job boards'»
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'»
Advice for LGBT Job seekers
Objective: Work in a GLBT friendly environment
Strategy: Look before you leap
Tactic: Learn if the company values diversity
“Be yourself. People like people with self-confidence. Be honest. If you disagree, then disagree. Take the track that you are who you are because of your experiences. Approach the interview not as black or white, gay or straight, but as a candidate who wants to learn as much about the job as possible.” Teresa T., VP Human Resources
Gail, an out lesbian, loved her work and her team. She knew a promotion to Director was right for her and she refused to accept the company’s intolerance of her sexual orientation as an obstacle. She felt if only she put in more hours, solved more key problems, they would see the error of their ways. Instead, they assigned her an escort for trips to the rest room. She finally quit. Continue reading 'LGBT Career support'»
A powerful new job search tool.
The newest job search tool to hit the job search community was fought tooth and nail by job boards. They accurately divined that the tool could put an end to their scams and upsells. The new URL extension, .jobs, could eventually wipe out any need for either job boards or job search engines in their current guise. Continue reading 'Job search tool could be death to job boards'»
Manage your job search while you are employed.
“I can’t afford a protracted job search with no income. I have to look for a new job while I am working and make the transition as quickly as possible so my finances do not take a hit.” Joel P. VP Marketing.
The time has come to make a change. For whatever reason, you are ready to find a new job. When you opt to remain employed while searching, you make decisions about how you will conduct yourself, the ethics of your situation and when and how to tell your current employer. Continue reading 'The stealth job search'»
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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TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR JOB SEARCH FOR 2011.
The new year looms and seems only moments away. 2011 can be your best year ever. All it takes is good planning and assessing what works and getting rid of what doesn’t. Ok, and some luck and the stars aligning. But do your part. Recognize that what you have been doing is not working or you’d have a new job or promotion. Time to revise your process and control what you can. Continue reading 'Get control over your job search'»
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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'»
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