My name Martin Buckland, I manage the careers of senior executives and today’s blog is entitled: Dynamic performance-driven CV resume: can you execute a job search? Consider that job search is an art because you need to learn how to execute an efficient job search. Most jobs remain unseen, in fact, in the United Kingdom, […]
Plan Ahead for Behavioural Interview Questions
Hiring influencers do ask questions from your resume, such as your skills, education, and experience, but they also ask behavioural questions. These are questions about previous situations, the choices you made, and what you learned from the results. You can plan ahead for behavioural interview questions by reviewing a variety, planning which examples to use, […]
6 Successful Social Media Habits
Connect with purpose. Seek to “friend” or “link” with people who are in your industry, do business with you, or those who are valuable network connections for you. Check who sees your LinkedIn profile, who likes your Facebook posts, and consider adding them to your contacts. Connect personally. Never use the form email offered on […]
Show Up and Be Remembered
How to find the best executive networking opportunities, and make a good impression on those who could influence your career.
Fired, Canned, Terminated…
Dismissed, let go, downsized or laid off! It doesn’t matter what term is used to describe it, they all SUCK! Although it is rarely a personal issue, it is impossible not to take it personally! Most will feel alone, rejected and scared combined with shock, disbelief, resentment, anger, overwhelming self pity and shame. All of […]
Are you in charge of your career?
Are you in charge of your career or have you left it on autopilot without a destination? Sooner or later the fuel will be spent and in today’s job market you could risk crashing in a remote area or you could make the choice to take control and ensure you land in an acceptable location. A flight plan, […]
Smile and Have a Nice Day!
When was the last time you were on the phone with someone you were not acquainted with and at the end of the conversation they said, “Have a nice day!” and meant it? Did you smile and reciprocate? It should not be a rare occasion to receive or send a call or message that generates a smile. It’s in everyone’s best interest […]
Linkedin – A Professional Profile
If you had to choose one single job search tool in addition to a professional resume to assist in your career success it should be a professional profile on Linkedin. Over 80% of recruiters are searching online for potential candidates and more jobs are found as a result of networking than all other job search tools […]
Thank You and Best Wishes
Another year is coming to a close and we would like to take this time to thank so many clients, associates, colleagues, new acquaintances and old. The very best of wishes are being sent your way for a wonderful holiday season and a very prosperous career! Please visit our blog and subscribe to our blog posts covering a variety of topics and […]
Still no job interview?
A job search can be an extremely discouraging experience for many people. Sending out a resume over and over again to recruiters, companies and online job boards and waiting beside a phone that never rings. Days go by, and still no job interview? Before you blame your resume, it is important to have a clear perspective […]
Job Search Tools Evolving
A one page bio continues to evolve as the most requested job search tool by HR professionals and recruiters. That’s not to say you no longer require a professional resume. Job search tools have been evolving in response to an increasingly competitive job market and wide spread use of the Internet. Those in career transition are expected to provide further evidence of their […]
Words are a vital component in a job search
What words are you using to sell yourself? If you are in career transition or consulting experts within the career industry, you have likely been asked, “what words describe you?” The consistent use of significant words and a catchy, enticing tagline will help in establishing your brand and increase your visibility to stand out from the competition. As with […]
Online Information Predicting Your Future
If you are a senior professional in 2010, you likely have a web page, a blog post, Linkedin profile, Facebook Page, Twitter profile and a significant Google presence. Maintaining a professional profile is important in managing your career but did you know that the information you post could be used by an employer to predict your future within […]
Job Seekers Over 50
As our “over 50” labour force continues to increase in North America more and more resources are becoming available for job seekers. HR50, is “a new and unique, specialized Canadian employment, career and human resource centre for the 50plus age worker and employers who recruit and retain them.” click on image Here are just a […]
Spam – Don’t Ignore it!
Who is responsible for spam and computer viruses? Is it advertisers initiating mass mailings to sell their products? Is it simply someone hacking your account just to see if they can? Or is it associated with the antivirus software business? Regardless of why we must continue to fight against SPAM, the message here is “Don’t ignore it!” Maintaining […]
Linkedin Network Statistics
If you are one of over 80 million professionals with a profile on Linkedin, have you checked your Network Statistics lately? Linkedin provides an exceptional social media site for professionals to network, share information, join groups, find company information and present a positive impression to HR professionals and recruiters but it also provides some interesting Network Statistics. […]
Executive Career Management Advice
“There are plenty of career opportunities for today’s executives and professionals, if they know the rules of the new job search game. Hear executive expert MARTIN BUCKLAND share the new ground rules. How has the face of resumes changed? Is it enough? What are the key ways we can leverage social media? What else do […]
Offer Advice to Correct Mistakes in Confidence
Millions are now spending time writing, blogging and editing online content and for many the occasional email or call to advise of a typo is very well received. The fact that someone would take time out of their busy schedule to contact you personally and provide you with the opportunity to correct a mistake that could negatively influence your reputation reflects a considerate […]
More Inappropriate Online Comments
The following comment was posted on a professional networking site by a “professional” who chose to respond to an individual email and replied to all for the entire organization to read. “This is not appropriate subject material for a job network group. Use your brain a little and quit thinking through your pants.” Do you […]
Boo! Are you scaring away opportunities or the competition?
Scare away your competition not your opportunities! Successfully managing an Executive Career requires the maintenance of a current resume, establishing a personal brand, career planning, networking, an impressive attire and an updated and professional online photo. If you wish to be noticed and to have a positive influence on those in a position to offer you new opportunities […]
