Staying current and up to date will likely be the most influential component in the success of your future career. ExecuNet, GRAY MATTERS: Experienced Executives Gaining The Edge, provides an extensive and valuable career guide for ”senior” executives in today’s job market. Despite the aging workforce, age discrimination in the workplace continues to increase. Identifying it and learning strategies to help limit this age-related bias during the job search are critical to managing an executive career.

Last year, employment descrimination claims increased by 15% but specifically, age descrimination charges increased by 29% according to The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ExecuNet surveyed 287 executives, 71% indicated that age discrimination is a serious problem and in ExecuNet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 44% of senior level executives surveyed agreed that their age will affect their ability to land their next position, an increase of 33% over last year.

Dave Opton, CEO and Founder of ExecuNetshares his own personal experience noting age discrimination is alive and well, but not insurmountable. He says, “What does convince employers (at nearly any age is projecting energy, commitment and genuine interest in the opportunity at hand. An up-to-date shirt, good grooming and eye glasses from this century don’t hurt either.”

Further advice offered by ExecuNet members includes, keeping up to date on practices and new ideas, dress in current and stylish fashion, stay fit, look healthy, keep current with the culture, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and technology. Hiring professionals are more likely to hire someone not unlike themselves so if your attire is more similar to what their great grandfather would wear, you’ve never heard of a tweet and you think American Idol is a reference to Marilyn Monroe, don’t expect a second interview.

Martin Buckland has been facilitating ExecuNet networking meetings in Canada since 1999. For upcoming dates and venues visit ExecuNet.

We are pleased to have Bob Woodcock speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on November 25, 2009.

Bob Woodcock……….Leadership that guides & inspires
Managing Director, Predictive Success Corporation    

“Maximizing Your Behavioural Fit To Your Desired Role”

Further to Bob Woodcock’s presentation, “Maximizing Your Behavioural Fit To Your Desired Role”, he has offered to complete a Predictive Index profile along with complimentary feedback for anyone that will be attending.

“In preparation for our November 25^th meeting “Maximizing Your Behavioural Fit To Your Desired Role” we would like to extend the invitation to have you complete a behavioural assessment called the Predictive Index®. If you would like the opportunity to complete your own profile please contact Julie Cane at Predictive Success Corporation. Her email address is jcane@predictivesuccess.com. Please identify yourself as being a part of the ExecuNet group attending the session on November 25^th. Once you have completed the Predictive Index® survey, Julie will forward a copy of your profile directly to you. We ask that you bring this along with you on November 25th.”   Bob Woodcock 

Bob Woodcock is a high energy and enthusiastic leader! Identified as a high potential leadership candidate with a  multinational, “50 Best Managed Companies” organization, Bob led a team of 100 to record performance levels, using Predictive Index as a talent management tool.

A certified Predictive Index analyst, Bob has successfully increased employee engagement, reduced turnover and built high performance teams working with a variety of companies across a broad range of industries. The lessons learned by managing in today’s business environment and as an entrepreneur for 13 years are transferable and repeatable. Bob’s mandate is to help build new leaders at every level of the organization. He can be reached at bobw@predictivesuccess.com.

Register today for November’s ExecuNet meeting with Bob Woodcock!

We are pleased to  have Steve Prentice speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on June 24th, 2009.

Web 2.0 and its impact on executives in transition.

The age of Web 2.0 is upon us, and this means big changes for the way people network, how they find opportunities and how they stay employed. Author, speaker and work technology expert, Steve Prentice offers a powerful information session that will give you clear guidance and understanding on topics such as: Blogs, Wikis, Facebook, LinkedIn and Ning, and What has changed since Web1.0? For further information and Steve’s Bio.

Steve Prentice is an expert in the relationship between people and technology in the workplace. He is an author of two books, is a frequent speaker in the media as well as at HRPA and related national conventions, and he has consulted to executive outplacement agencies for over 10 years. Steve’s ability is to culturally translate; to deliver useful knowledge about technology and business techniques in a mature, strategic fashion most usable to managers and CEO’s. Visit  www.steveprentice.com and www.bristall.com.

Register today for June’s ExecuNet Meeting with Steve Prentice!

We are pleased to have Brian Bassett speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on April 22nd, 2009.

Brian Bassett, Principal of Bassett Communication Clinics, is a corporate trainer and communication coach. The topic, ”How Prepared Are You For Your Next Job Interview?”, will be a highly interactive presentation that will provide solid suggestions for making all of your responses relevant. Learn what can be done to ensure you communicate, throughout the interview, how you will benefit the employer. This is a great opportunity to personalize strategies for dealing with uncomfortable interveiw questions that can range from the difficult to the bizarre!

Brian Bassett coaches executives from all disciplines and levels of seniority to substanitally improve their ability to win job inteviews, secure buy-in at key meetings and deliver persuasive presentations. Over the past 14 years, he has been working with a number of premier consulting firms to assist outplacement clients in the area of persuasive communications skills. Brian has held management roles in sales, operations and accounting during his more than 35 years in business. Visit www.brianbassett.ca

Register today for April’s ExecuNet Meeting with Brian Bassett!