If you’ve been in the workforce for 20+ years and you’re targeting a VP, Director, or C-suite role, here’s something worth knowing: the resume that got you where you are today probably won’t get you where you want to go next. That’s not a knock on your career. It’s just the reality of executive-level hiring,… Read more »
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Executive Recruitment Has Been Completely TransformedLong gone are the days when a CEO search consisted of a few rounds of calling up the right contacts. The search process has been transformed in recent years, becoming much more data-oriented and focused on strategic planning. Most importantly, today’s candidates are aware of their worth and don’t settle… Read more »
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20 years of success and still unable to articulate it. Marcus had founded companies. He had led teams across three continents, executed two acquisitions, and turned around a business that others saw as lost. His career story was truly impressive–perhaps intimidatingly so. And yet, when it came to selling himself to a board or interviewing… Read more »
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How Executive Resumes Have Changed — And What Companies Expect Today
Read MoreBy now, you know the drill: as the year winds down, so do your energy levels, holiday parties beckon, travel looms, and the thought of launching a job search feels like climbing a stepladder while wearing snow boots. But if you’re an executive (or senior-leader-in‐waiting) who’s contemplating a move, this is actually one of the… Read more »
Read MoreLet’s do a quick exercise. Pretend you’re on the other side of the table. You’re not the candidate—you’re the CEO, a board member, or a retained search partner hired to fill a critical executive role. You have a stack of resumes in front of you. Time is short. Expectations are sky-high. You open your own… Read more »
Read MoreLet’s dispel one myth right here: not every breakup is forever. The previous employee who departed for “a new challenge”? They could very well be the ideal candidate– again. Welcome to the era of the boomerang hire—the increasing practice of rehiring former employees who departed from your business and (gasp!) wish to return. It isn’t… Read more »
Read MoreThis job market sucks. No point in sugarcoating it. That being said, we’ve noticed with our clients that even in a tough employment landscape like the one we are in, mid- and senior-level professionals are succeeding in landing roles by doing a few different things, like responding to changing industries, using strategic methods, and taking… Read more »
Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced, AI-driven job market, traditional (outdated) executive job search techniques like online posting of resumes are no longer as effective. The reasons why these techniques no longer function (um, hello… people are mass-applying!) and how you can shift your strategy for job search success are discussed here. This is why old school… Read more »
Read MoreThe employment landscape is changing at breakneck speed, and if you are serious about keeping up, let’s talk informational interviews. They are a great way to see what’s happening at the companies you are interested in. Informational interviews (as opposed to conventional job interviews where the objective is to get hired) are a lot more… Read more »
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