By 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 »
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Let’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Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced, AI-driven job market, traditional (outdated) executive job search techniques like online posting of resumes are no longer as effective.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 »
Read MoreThis year has started with a dramatic bang. I can only imagine how the rest of the year will unfold! So, beginning with some positive news: The US economy is showing extraordinary staying power as it heads into January 2025, with persistent growth and a lively job market. The best executive resume writers are ready to… Read more »
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WHAT ARE GHOST JOBS?Ghost jobs are job postings that are not real, meaning they were posted with the intention of NOT filling an opening. In some cases, they may represent positions already filled long ago or openings that never were supposed to have been filled in the first place. This is frustrating for those… Read more »
Read MoreYour executive resume is one of the most critical vehicles for conveying your leadership qualities, achievements, and strategic vision. It may be tempting to treat it as a sort of laundry list, touting job titles and their tasks, but really, it’s about showing impact, leadership potential, and success. Executive resume writers (like my team) follow… Read more »
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Getting older is a part of life. In some countries and cultures, aging is revered, and the wisdom gleaned from it is anticipated. Elders are looked upon as having answers to life’s questions and experiences that will benefit the next generation. In the Western part of the world, not so much. Ageism in the… Read more »
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