In part one of this article, we looked at the facts and fallacies of the hidden job market including why you should consider tapping into it, why you should consider sending your resume to a company that has not advertised positions matching your skills and the level of experience you should be at in order [...]
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What Exactly IS the Unadvertised Job Market and WHY Should I Care? Part II
Posted in Job Search Techniques, tagged hidden job market, unadvertised executive jobs, unadvertised job market on October 2, 2008 | 3 Comments »
3 Powerful Tips For Using The Internet To Find Your Next
Posted in Job Search Techniques, Uncategorized, tagged executive jobs, internet job search, internet jobs, job search tips on September 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
When I talk with new clients one thing I almost always hear in our first conversation is that they have been sending out countless resumes over the internet with nearly zero response from potential employers.
The internet can be a successful way to find jobs but if you do it wrong you can find yourself [...]
What Exactly IS the Unadvertised Job Market and WHY Should I Care? Part I
Posted in Job Search Techniques, tagged Executive Job Search, hidden job market, hidden job opportunities, unadvertised job market, unadvertised jobs on September 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Ahhhhhh….the mysterious unadvertised job market.
I dedicate this article to all those professionals out there who have heard about the hidden market but wonder why you should concern yourself with it.
This is not only a topic I love because I specialize in showing my clients how to succeed in landing a job using the [...]
What Motivates Companies to Hire You?
Posted in Job Search Techniques, tagged career management, hiring, Interviews, job search tips, what companies want on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Knowing what triggers a company’s interest and quickly motivates them to sit up and take notice of you is powerful knowledge that you can use over and over again.
Of course, each situation is different but the running themes that connect them are the same. Here are several motivators you can begin using to increase [...]
Job Search Got You Down? Take the Day Off!
Posted in Job Search Techniques, tagged job search blues, job search tips on September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today so far has been one of those rare days I look up to the sky and ask “could we just start this day over again please?”
At 5 am today, I was snuggled up with my 7-month-old daughter when I felt something crawling on my neck (cringing already, anyone?).
I jumped and woke up my [...]
5 Ways To Get You And Your Job Search Out Of A Slump
Posted in Job Search Techniques, tagged job search, job search activity, job search slump, job search tips, stay motivated on August 26, 2008 | 2 Comments »
One of the key areas you may be struggling with as a job seeker is a feeling of rejection. This can cause a real slowdown in your job search activity. This downward spiral can happen for a variety of reasons including:
· A poor response from companies and/or jobs you have submitted your resumes to
· [...]
Online Job Board Tips: Are You Applying But Getting Zero Response?
Posted in Job Search Techniques, Job Search Tools, tagged internet job search, job boards, job search on August 6, 2008 | 3 Comments »
If you are like so many of my clients, you begin your job search with a great zeal and a boundless enthusiasm. You probably found a handful of jobs PERFECT for you on the internet. So you put together your resume and a cover letter for each job, meticulously sending out each electronic application one-by-one. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
5 Job Search Shortcuts for Busy Professionals
Posted in Job Search Techniques on June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A job search can quickly become a time consuming and frustrating experience, without the right tools, planning and resources. Making one mistake such as using “surfing the internet” as your main medium for job hunting, can lead to countless hours of wasted time each week. Here are five simple steps you can take to save [...]
