Staying Motivated During Your Executive Job Search
If you haven’t looked for a job in several years, the way to conduct an executive job search in today’s market may be much different than the last time you looked. There are so many different aspects to think about, and it can be difficult to keep them all straight. Of course, starting by working […]
5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Calls for Interviews
Sooner or later, every resume writer hears this refrain from the job seekers she or he speaks to, “I’ve applied to (insert number) of jobs in the last (insert timeframe), but I’m not getting calls for interviews.” Why is that? There are several reasons why this happens, but while one likely has nothing to do […]
3 Root Causes Why 3rd Party Recruiters Don’t Call You For Interviews
Candidates get frustrated when third party recruiters don’t call them back. So I have outlined my top 3 reasons why recruiters don’t call you back. (1) Just because YOU think you can do the job, does not mean they think you are QUALIFIED for the job. Search firms are paid a significant fee to find […]
5 Tips to Nail the Interview in the First 5 Minutes
It’s happened to all of us. You finally get an interview for the job you want. You spend the drive over anticipating questions and rehearsing answers. You give the interviewer your best handshake and then before you can answer the second question, you know you’re not getting this job. Despite the lengthy conversation ahead, most […]
Writing a Resume That Matters
Writing your own resume can be a real challenge. Most people find it difficult to glorify themselves, and even when they do, they reread it and think to themselves, “Am I this good?” “No way—this sounds totally pompous and overblown!” Why is it then that when you read someone else’s document, you are impressed (sometimes)? […]