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Toronto ExecuNet Meetings in 2010
There are only 4 more Toronto ExecuNet meetings in 2010! Don’t miss the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on Wednesday, June 23rd, our last meeting prior to summer break. Meetings will follow on the fourth Wednesday in September, October and November. All meetings are held from 6pm-9pm at the Marriott Toronto Airport, 901 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON […]
Executive Career Management – Staying Current
Managing a successful, executive career requires staying current with industry news and trends. This information is necessary to provide a solid foundation and assist in the decision making process for targeting specific companies within viable industries. CB Online is an excellent source for business news in Canada and is the online home of Money Sense, Canadian Business and PROFIT. The PROFIT 100 Canada’s Fastest-Growing […]
Networking for Job Opportunities
The most dramatic changes we have seen in networking for job opportunities are related to Internet use and specifically, social media. Gone are the days when your entire network consisted of friends, family and co-workers. Today we are able to connect with millions of people and target specific industries, companies and people opening up a whole […]
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 […]
Stay Current and Up to Date
Staying current and up to date will likely be the most influential component in the success of your future career. ExecuNet, GRAY MATTERS: Experienced Executives Gaining The Edge, provides an extensive and valuable career guide for “senior” executives in today’s job market. Despite the ageing workforce, age discrimination in the workplace continues to increase. Identifying it and learning […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, Ray Pons
We are pleased to have Ray Pons speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on February 24, 2010. “You were created to achieve excellence; there is greatness within you, waiting for you to find it!” Ray Pons “Finding Your Way To Greatness” “Positive thinking doesn’t always work – but stinkin’ thinkin’ never fails.” Ray Pons […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, Randall Craig
We are pleased to have Randall Craig speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on January 27, 2009. Networking: Fish where the fish are Networking is not about schmoozing, and it isn’t about collecting business cards. Networking is about growing your relationships so that others can help you achieve your goals. In this presentation, Randall Craig shares […]
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 […]
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 […]
Toronto ExecuNet Speaker, Paul Copcutt
On Wednesday, January 28th we are pleased to have Paul Copcutt of Square Peg Solution to speak at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting. Paul Copcutt of Square Peg Solution is Canada’s leading personal brand consultant, combining a passion for people with a realization that strengths and specialization are the keys to success, he guides his clients […]
Little Evidence of 2000 Bell Canada Managers Online
According to a Financial Post article, BCE insiders say more than 2,000 people out of approximately 15,000 managers will lose their jobs during a “100-day plan” unveiled by new chief executive George Cope, to change the public image of BCE’s main unit, Bell Canada. Despite this announcement, I am surprised to see, or I should say, […]
Networking Nets Positive Results!
We are pleased to congratulate Anna Mikus on her new postition as Area Operations Manager! In a recent email, Anna said, “This positiion is purely as a result of NETWORKING. I am proof that networking really does work!” Thanks were extended to Martin Buckland for facilitating the ExecuNet meetings, “providing excellent networking opportunities”. Anna went on to say, “In fact, […]
Networking and Your Career
Are you actively networking? If not, you are in the minority. You are likely missing out on opportunities for advancement in your current career and if you are searching for a job, you are facing a much greater struggle than necessary. Recruiters list networking as one of their most effective means of finding senior managers and more than two-thirds of executives listed networking […]
Am I me yet?
Authenticity, Corporate Pressures, and Values-Based Careering. You have worked arduously over many years to achieve your career success. Now you’re a true executive. With all the well deserved perks and pleasures. A lovely home in a prestigious part of town. The respect of your peers. And admiration from those who know they will never quite […]
2008 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report
Each year ExecuNet publishes a comprehensive report on the current status of the executive job market. As always these surveys make for interesting reading, especially the 2008 survey which suggests that even though our minds are constantly being directed to a slowdown in the economy, some key points from this report suggest otherwise. ¬ “Thanks in part to […]
Are you a Guerrilla job searcher?
Last week at ExecuNet, Toronto, myself and 35 other senior executives were fortunate to listen to a dynamic and informative speaker. David Perry, Managing Partner at Perry-Martel, an executive search firm based in Ottawa, spoke on “Guerrilla Marketing for Job Searchers”. This topic that related directly to his best selling book, “Guerrilla Marketing for Job […]
ExecuNet Fall 2007
Finally the Fall rolls around again, what a great time to source and secure a new position! The job market is picking up big time. Many new positions will become available in the next few weeks. In short, the Fall and Winter 2007/2008 look good for job seekers of all levels. With the pick up in […]
