This is the one question that seems to strike fear in the heart of every job seeker. Not only does it put you, the candidate in an uncomfortable position but the tone of the question itself is deliberately provocative.
However, this is one of the easiest questions to answer if you know the right formula!
First, [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Job Interview Tips – Why Should I Hire You?
Posted in Job Interviews, Uncategorized, tagged executive level interviews, interview questions, interviewing, job interview techniques, Job Interviews on July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Simple Techniques to Key-Word Your Resume
Posted in Resumes, Uncategorized, tagged executive resumes, key-word resumes, keywords, Resumes on July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Are you wondering if your resume best positions you to land the job of your dreams in a parallel market, new industry or higher level position? One area you want to make sure to check is your key-words.
Resume key-words are simply the words used to describe your hard and soft skills. Many companies today use [...]
Resume Writing Tips: How to Create a Powerful Opening Statement
Posted in Resumes, tagged key words, opening statements, resume tips, resume writer on July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Most professionals would love to land their dream job but when it comes to writing a resume that would qualify them to make the jump; they end up stuck with what to say and how to say it.
Not knowing how to create an interest-generating opening statement is a common problem and can quickly lead to [...]
Branding Your Resume: Three Tips to Brand Your Resume for Success
Posted in Resumes, Uncategorized, tagged brand resume, branding, Careers, Resumes on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Have you heard all the buzz about branding yourself? Are you wondering how to make sure your resume is reflecting your brand? Here are three quick tips to brand your resume so it really reflects you at your very best.
Tip Number One: Understand Your Brand
What is your brand? I believe your brand is simply the [...]
Five Things I Have Learned As A Career Coach
Posted in Careers, tagged Career Change, Career Coach, career coaching, Executive Career Management, job search tips, Resumes on July 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Looking back I have probably coached and written resumes for over 400 executives in all kinds of industries. Here are a few things I have learned along the way that I hope you will benefit from.
1. Many professionals worry about things that never happen
Most clients I have worked with, shared with me numerous [...]
Is Your Networking Approach Missing These Three “Must Haves?”
Posted in Job Search Techniques, Networking, tagged Career Change, career management, executive level networking, Networking on July 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Networking is a hot topic. It’s common to hear that the majority of jobs are won through some form of networking. So, if you plan on getting another job in your lifetime then learning about networking is a wise choice!
If you are wondering where in the world to start learning how to network or if [...]
Dream Job Success – Three Simple yet Powerful Tips to Land Your Dream Job
Posted in Career Change, tagged Career Change, dream job, industry change on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Certainly you have seen wildly successful people who achieved a great deal in their careers – all the while making it look easy. Do you ever wonder how they really got to where they are? Perhaps you think they just had that special something or were super-incredibly dedicated or especially gifted and talented which effortlessly [...]
Job Interviews and Money: The Secret to Landing Bigger Job Offers
Posted in Job Interviews, Uncategorized, tagged Job Interviews, job offers, money, negotiating on July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Do you want a simple yet powerful way to secure bigger job offers?
It all starts in the interview – when money comes up.
If money comes up in the first interview or in a phone interview, and you give up information such as how much you made in your last position or what you are [...]
Job Search Secrets – The ONE Thing Every Job Seeker MUST Have To Be Successful, That Virtually No One Talks About
Posted in Job Search Techniques, Uncategorized, tagged executive career search, job search, job search secrets, Job Search Techniques on July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
No matter if you are changing industries, changing-up your position, wishing to relocate or just looking to work for a better company, there is one thing you must have to be successful. It’s a thing that is rarely talked about in direct terms by job seekers, recruiters, resume writers or career coaches. Sure, you can [...]
