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December is approaching. Great time to network!

December is approaching. Great time to network

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the significance of December as a prime time for networking during the holiday season. The Importance of Networking: The holiday season, regardless of your faith, is a time for celebrations and gatherings. Networking is the key to executive career management. Building and maintaining relationships is crucial, even when employed, …

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Target Marketing in Job Search Reaps Rewards

Target Marketing in Job Search Reaps Rewards

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 …

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My Current Resume was Prepared in 2020

My Current Resume was Prepared in 2020

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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Not Getting Interviews?

Not Getting Interviews

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!

Treat your Job Search as a Full-Time Appointment

Treat your Job Search as a Full Time Appointment

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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What is the best way to attract an Executive Recruiter in me?

What is the best way to attract an Executive Recruiter in me

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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I was told a resume or CV wasn’t needed anymore

I was told a resume wasnt needed anymore

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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A friend accepted an Interim Management position. What is it?

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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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Applying for jobs, NOT securing interviews

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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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