Today’s topic is Target Marketing in job search reaps significant rewards. When you enter a job search, you are selling yourself; you are a product. Get into the mindset of selling yourself. Sales professionals, they research their targets, they research their potential customers of opportunities. So, you need to research who you want to go …
In this episode of “Tuesdays at Two,” we discuss the critical red flags that can deter career decision makers when they evaluate LinkedIn profiles. As an executive career management practitioner with over 30 years of experience, I’ll highlight the common pitfalls and provide insights into making your LinkedIn profile stand out. Incomplete or Poorly Written …
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Today’s topic is “Should you hire a professional résumé writer?” Now, obviously, I’m very biased, but a recent survey conducted by Top Resume shows that people who hire a professional résumé writer experience a 71% increase in conversion to the application to the interview. So, that is a huge ROI. So, yes, in my opinion, …
Today’s topic is a handshake tip. A bad habit: a limp grasp or an overbearing grasp – overpowering grasp.Never-ending hold suggests aggression and provokes awkwardness. A good habit: a good handshake is firm yet gentle and matches the grip of the person on the other side. Pressure and timely release suggest confidence and professionalism.
In this video, we discuss the benefits and challenges of moving to another country for one’s career. With over 31 years of experience in executive career management, Martin shares insights on the topic and offers guidance to those considering an international move. Benefits and Pitfalls of International Career Relocation Moving to another country for your …
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In today’s session, we’ll explore the essential strategy for career management – promoting yourself and selling yourself confidently. Promote Yourself with Confidence The key to effective career management is the ability to promote yourself with confidence. Don’t shy away from sharing your career ambitions with everyone you meet. It’s a crucial step to success. Maximize …
Today we’re diving into a crucial topic – resume updates. So, let’s get started. Your resume is your gateway to landing interviews. It doesn’t guarantee a job, but it gets your foot in the door. Over my 31 years in the business of writing executive resumes, I’ve seen resumes evolve significantly, especially in the last …
Today’s topic revolves around the issue of not securing any interviews. There could be numerous reasons behind this, but here are my top three explanations for why you might not be receiving interview invitations: Best of luck in your job search!
Today’s topic is your LinkedIn Banner. We humans are highly visual beings. Therefore, it’s crucial to have an engaging banner behind your LinkedIn profile picture. This banner not only enhances your impact but also contributes to your personal brand and attractiveness to profile visitors. So, steer clear of the default, dull gray and blue background. …
Today’s topic is “I have no idea on personal branding.” What is personal branding? And you can ask a hundred different people, and they’ll give you a sort of a hundred slightly different answers. But generically, it’s the process of defining and promoting what you stand for. Now, everybody on this planet is totally different. …
Today’s topic is: Treat your job search as a full-time commitment. If you’re going through a career transition, which is how I prefer to refer to unemployment, you should dedicate all the time you would normally spend on work to your job search. Don’t just wait around hoping that a job will miraculously fall into …
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Today’s topic is the art of building your LinkedIn network. Connect only with people within your audience, specifically with professionals you want to network with or those you can provide value to. Be targeted and specific; this is the key to effective networking. Politely decline connection requests that are outside your audience. Don’t hesitate to …
Today we’re diving into Google Alerts for your career management. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to ask. It’s great to see some of you already joining in. Hello, Morris! Welcome to “Tuesdays at Two.” Whether your questions are related to today’s topic or anything about executive career management that’s on …
Today’s topic is entering salary negotiations. So many people don’t know their value or sell their value. Highlight your unique proposition, your unique skills and experience, and accomplishments that make you a valuable asset to your employer. Present a powerful and resonating example of the money or the accomplishments that you have achieved in your …
Today’s topic is to unlock new skills and open new doors. Investing in your career is not just about investing in your resume it’s learning new skills to broaden your horizons added skills add to your appeal to Career decision-makers so my message to you is always learn
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 …
