Today’s topic is Personalize. Personalize Your LinkedIn Connection Requests. Don’t send a generic or empty connection request on LinkedIn. Take a few moments. Just a few moments to personalize all requests. Give a reason why you want to connect with that person in that request. It’s courteous and raises the chances of acceptance.
Where To Find Your Next Job in 2021
I have a question for you. Assume you are in a job search mode, where do you think your next job is going to come from? I’ll give you three choices. Do you think it’s going to come from an online job board or print media, an advertised job in other words? Do you think […]
Accidental Nekkid Networking!
You never know when there’s an opportunity to network…network everywhere, including the sauna.
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 […]
History of Toronto ExecuNet Speakers
Toronto ExecuNet meetings were originally held at the Toronto Board of Trade with the first meeting taking place in September 1999. Over the years we have had the pleasure of introducing more than 80 inspirational speakers. In September 2008 a new venue was chosen at the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel offering a location minutes from the Toronto […]
Online Networking
Are you one of the 10 million active subscribers on Twitter? Or maybe you are one of the 266 million currently using Facebook? Perhaps you are one of the 47 millionactive users on Linkedin? These and other online networking sites continue to attract users at a phenominal rate. LinkedIn members increased by 143% in one year and you can be assured that […]
Clear Signs of a Recovery
Mark Anderson, ExecuNet President and Chief Economist says, “Conditions have clearly changed. We can now see the first clear signs of a recovery indicated by responses, (from recruiters) that are similar to what we saw coming out of the last recession in the second quarter of 2003. Executive recruiters expect hiring to increase as we move toward the […]
Social Media Status
Who do you know? Who do they know? Who knows you? If you have invested the time to utilize the vast number of social media resources available today, you may find the answers to these questions quite remarkable, even extraordinary. The opportunity to create an extremely valuable and influential network of people to establish your “social media status” has never been […]
LinkedIn Address
If you have a professional career or are looking for one, chances are you have a LinkedIn profile. When you created your profile you also generated a URL address that consisted of numbers and dashes, www.linkedin.com/in/m-buckland-749/729/75. You have the opportunity to maintain this address to consist solely of your name instead of the numbers and dashes that were automatically […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, David Perry
We are pleased to have David Perry speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on September 23, 2009. David Perry is a renowned author, speaker, recruiter, husband and father! Named the “rogue recruiter” by the Wall Street Journal, David is managing partner of Perry-Martel International. It will be close to a year since David Perry last […]
Professional Recommendations
Have you been active in securing professional recommendations from your boss, peers, coworkers, associates, clients, etc? Acquiring recommendations is an ongoing process, one which should be a consideration at every opportunity whether you are in a career search or secure in your current position. Networking is the most successful tool in any job search so it is critical to […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, Bob Woodcock
We are pleased to have Bob Woodcock speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on November 25, 2009. Bob Woodcock……….Leadership that guides & inspires Managing Director, Predictive Success Corporation “Maximizing Your Behavioural Fit To Your Desired Role” Further to Bob Woodcock’s presentation, “Maximizing Your Behavioural Fit To Your Desired Role”, he has offered to complete a Predictive Index profile along with complimentary […]
Does your Company have an Online Profile?
Maintaining your online profile today is a critical element in managing your career. But does your company have a completed online profile? Recently I was searching Linkedin for a specific company and although I found the organization, there was no company information, which would not be so bad if there was a link to their website. NO, not […]
Job Search Advice From Lessons Learned
Job Search advice is available from a variety of mediums and many an expert but none seems as valuable or as heartfelt as the advice provided by those after they’ve landed their new job based on lessons learned! HAPPEN is a leading Canadian Networking organization providing an excellent venue for those seeking employment to share leads, advice and eventually the celebratory events of landing the job! […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, Linda Ockwell-Jenner
We are pleased to have Linda Ockwell-Jenner speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting October 28th, 2009. “To be a successful speaker is not to read from a script, but to talk from the heart. My passion is helping others understand that challenges are just a visitor in our lives.” ~ Linda Ockwell-Jenner An International Professional […]
Popular Pink-slip Parties
PinkSlipParty brings in over 200 people for first Canadian event in Toronto! The Toronto Star reports “Pink-slip Party sign of times”and quotes Sharon Ledwell, recent pink slip recipient describing the event as, “a mosh pit for the underemployed”. Colour-coded bracelets; pink for those seeking jobs, blue for their friends and green for recruiters, were worn by all in attendance […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, Steve Prentice
We are pleased to have Steve Prentice speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on June 24th, 2009. Web 2.0 and its impact on executives in transition. The age of Web 2.0 is upon us, and this means big changes for the way people network, how they find opportunities and how they stay employed. Author, speaker and […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, Bryan Webb
We are pleased to have Bryan Webb speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on May 27th, 2009. for Job Search Success! LinkedIn is a professional, networking web application, and Bryan Webb will explain why it is, “a major tool that must be a part of your job search arsenal”. Being connected through LinkedIn immediately indicates to employers that […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, Mandeep Grewal
We are pleased to have Mandeep Grewal speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on March 25th, 2009. Mandeep Grewal, Client Partner with Korn/Ferry International, Toronto is a member of the Firm’s Global Financial Services Market. Mr. Grewal has deep expertise in executive recruitment for banking, real estate and private equity clients of all sizes, in addition to finance […]
Online Resources for Your Job Search
Your job search must entail a wide range of methods and strategies if you are going to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Job search tools that will elevate your visibility include a professionally written resume, extensive networking and utilizing online resources. If no one knows who you are or that you are looking for a job, how will you be found? You […]