Today’s topic is ‘Let’s demystify an interview.’ A lot of mystique about an interview. So, what is an interview? I’m going to break it down to the basics, break it down to the bits and pieces. It’s basically a conversation between two people or a panel of people. It’s to see if there is a […]
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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
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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.
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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
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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 you won’t win every interview don’t expect to win every interview don’t take rejection personally rejection doesn’t define your worth or your capabilities focus on the fact that you put yourself out there you at least got an interview and you gain valuable experience during the process.
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Today’s topic is “I am receiving zero replies in my job application.” There are many reasons that perhaps you aren’t getting the traction that you really want. So when a client or potential client calls me and says they aren’t getting traction in their job applications. I ask them to come forward to me with
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Today’s topic is whether a resume is still needed in the current age. There are various opinions on this as technology and application tracking systems (ATS) have evolved. However, a resume is needed more than ever before. A resume is still very relevant, but it needs to be updated and ATS-friendly. It should be a
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Today’s topic is a friend accepted an interim management position. What is that? So interim management is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s recruitment. It’s more for the more mature professional. So somebody may be at the latter end of their career who is wanting to accept a embrace, a new challenge. So basically
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Welcome to another Career Tips for a Crazy World, A one minute quick career tip. Today’s topic is “Applying for jobs, NOT securing interviews.“ Did you know 75%? Yes. 75% of resumes go into a black hole. Why? Because they aren’t ATS friendly applicant. Tracking system friendly. Is your resume ATS friendly? Perhaps you better
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Have you been in the same company for more than six years? That is long enough. You need to think about a career transition and moving on to a new challenge for more than six years and that could damage your career way ahead into the future.
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Do you remember snail mail we’re in the age where everybody uses the internet email or some other platform to communicate? Yes, that’s fine, but you want to make yourself stand out. Here’s one tip to make yourself stand out at the end of a job search. May I suggest you get quality? Thank you
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It is essential, in a job search to sell yourself. How do you do that? Brag, brag, brag!
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Always look at the camera, not the screen Dress for the interview. It is another stage in the interview process, so do not be in your PJ’s or don’t be in something that’s very casual. Dress as if you are at an in-person interview. It gives a professional presentation but also it uplifts you and
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Hello, my name is Martin Buckland. I’m an executive career management practitioner and it’s my job to get people to the interview stage. Then it’s over to them. My colleague, Diane Hudson, who does a lot of interview coaching and interview tutoring is going to give you tips. So Diane, what is your number one tip for interviewing?
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A recruiter can provide insight and guidance that will help you navigate your executive job search. To optimize the outcome of working with a recruiter, it is imperative you prepare for meeting with the recruiter similar to the way you would an interview with a hiring manager to make the best impression and further your career.
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Getting ready for a job interview takes preparation and practice. Walking into an interview when you feel underprepared only adds to your nerves and anxiety. An interview is your place to shine; therefore, you want to ensure you walk into the interview ready for whatever might be thrown your way.
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One of the most common interview questions you will be asked is, “Why should we hire you?” Are you prepared to answer?
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Technology and telecommunications are a major component in screening candidates today. Telephone and Skype interviews are used as a cost and time effective pre-screening tool.
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