Today’s topic is what not to have on a resume or CV. I’ve got to keep your brevity till breakfast tomorrow morning. There’s a whole long laundry list of stuff not to put on your resume or your CV, but I’ve slimmed it down somewhat to the most pertinent, the most important points that if …
Today’s topic is “Are you an EMBA or an MBA?” Many EMBA graduates and candidates fail to distinguish between the two on their resume, CV, and LinkedIn profile. If you are an EMBA and you’re going through an EMBA program, show and be proud that you’re going through an EMBA program, not an MBA program. …
Today’s topic is the key to career management: relationship management. Once you form a relationship with a career influencer, maintain that relationship. Retain it. Never drop dialogue with industry peers or executive recruiters while employed. This is the key – while employed, keep the conversation going, keep it live and frequent.
So today’s topic is, and I hear this a lot, “I am ambitious, I want to get to the C-suite fast.” Yes, you can get to the C-suite fast today faster than I’ve ever seen it in my 31 years in helping people manage their careers. For many reasons, there is a huge talent shortage, …
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Today, we’re going to talk about a topic that can truly transform your personal and professional life: networking. Networking is not just about collecting business cards or making small talk at events. It’s about building meaningful connections that can open doors, create opportunities, and enrich your life in countless ways. So, why should you make …
Today’s topic is your email address. Don’t have an employer’s email address on your LinkedIn profile or on your resume (CV); it’s considered highly unethical and frowned upon. Don’t count yourself out of an opportunity because you’ve got your business address on your LinkedIn profile or your resume. Likewise, don’t have a Hotmail address either; …
Today, I’m talking about 6 key LinkedIn tips. Now let me preface this: if you aren’t on LinkedIn, you are committing career suicide. You have to be. It’s part of a package for good career management today, to be on LinkedIn. And not just to be on LinkedIn, but to be active on LinkedIn. 1. …
Today’s topic is a job search is a marketing campaign. A marketing campaign. When you enter a job search, you are marketing yourself just like a professional marketer does. Plan that campaign, plan that attack, make it aggressive. Target your audience, know your product, and know your value. Go for it.
Today’s topic is sharing content on LinkedIn. You need to brand yourself as an expert on LinkedIn. Post articles, presentations, create videos, even post your resume or your CV if you feel comfortable. The more you post, the higher you’ll rise in the LinkedIn profile rankings. Plus, you’ll market yourself as an expert, providing you …
Understanding the Purpose of Cover Letters: So let’s get a little bit of perspective in this. A cover letter takes you from today forwards, written in the personal pronoun, the word “I,” “my,” “he,” or “she.” And a resume or a CV takes you from today backwards. It’s basically a historical document documenting your career …
Today, we’re talking about the panel interview. The panel interview – prepare for a panel interview just as you would for a regular interview. With a one-on-one meet, bring extra resumes, CVs, and try to find out using LinkedIn if you have the names of the interviewers before. Try and find out about their career …
Today’s focus: getting more involved on LinkedIn. Don’t remain passive on this platform, whether you’re currently employed or in transition. Concentrate on adding two to three meaningful connections per week within your target audience. Additionally, engage in groups – comment, share, and participate in discussions. Consistent activity here brings impressive returns on investment for your …
So today’s topic “My age, I am over 50, is stopping me from landing a new position” is very interesting. So let’s talk about this issue. It’s a very pertinent issue, particularly as the career population across the world ages. Baby boomers are the latter part of their career, and they are actually going off …
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Today’s topic is: ‘All Leaders Have to Start Somewhere.’ Of course, they do. Now, clients asked me, ‘Well, I have no leadership experience.’ Well, you need to gain that experience, but you need to start off from rock bottom. Neither did any of your leaders, your current bosses, your current leaders. And neither did any …
The topic for today is “Don’t Hide in the Closet.” Good career management involves becoming visible, being visible 24/7, 365 days a year. Thus, you must allure career decision-makers towards you, for you are a product. Your objective is to elicit calls from them. To achieve this, you need to proactively engage on LinkedIn. LinkedIn …
Today, we’ll delve into the crucial aspect of attracting executive recruiters to enhance your career prospects. Managing your career strategically is essential if you aspire to advance your position, achieve financial success, and even retire earlier. Let’s explore the best ways to attract executive recruiters to your profile. Embrace Executive Recruiters: The Key to Career …
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Today’s topic is finding your career purpose. Strategic career planning is about finding your purpose. When you are looking forward to work the next day, what is it about the work that motivates you, that excites you? What are you most proud of in your career? Find your career purpose.
Are you considering taking your career to the next level? Have you heard about the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program and wonder how it could benefit your professional growth? In this blog, we will delve into the world of EMBA and explore how it can significantly advance your career prospects. As a global …
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It’s Monday morning, happy Monday! But, unfortunately, for many, it’s not a happy Monday. For me, it’s a happy Monday because I love what I do. But sadly, so many people don’t like what they do. They wake up on Monday morning, and they don’t want to go to work. It’s tough for them to …
Today, we’re going to talk about your LinkedIn Banner. Now, I see so many bland and unattractive LinkedIn profiles. We are very visual creatures, and we have to stimulate the human mind instantly. So, first impressions count. A LinkedIn profile without a banner is definitely very bland. Do yourself a favor and select a visually …
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