Job loss ranks among the top 10 most stressful events in life. Getting fired – even if it was anticipated – still comes as a shock. If you’ve been through it, you know the angst. Personal letters and phone calls go unreturned. You stop posting status updates on Facebook. You ignore well-intentioned friends and ...
Read MoreWhat exactly would you say if you found yourself on an elevator or at a cocktail party with the hiring manager for a job you really want, or the president of your company? You must be able to tell someone about yourself in a minute or two – in essence, the length of an average ...
Read MoreAdvisors, mentors and sponsors aren’t just important as you work your way up the corporate ladder. They can be a rich source of insight and expertise for job-hunters. The ideal advisor, mentor or sponsor will have expertise in an area you want to learn more about. They are willing to get to know you ...
Read MoreNetworking is an art that is nuanced. People who do it best understand unspoken rules and demonstrate generosity, reciprocity and respect. When I was an executive recruiter, I was always popular at parties. People would sidle up to me and say (sometimes in a whisper) that they wanted to send me their resumes. ...
Read MoreThe short answer is yes. For many executives, being a member of a corporate, not-for-profit or advisory board is a step that will advance or enhance their career opportunities through skill building, visibility and access. Whatever your motives, it is important you understand what boards are seeking in a director, member or trustee, and ...
Read MoreUntil recently, Edward Schrank had spent his entire career in the military and government sectors. He is a decorated leader with 14 years of active duty in the Marine Corps with dual MBAs. For several months, he used Ginny Clarke’s Career Mapping process to identify and create a new career for himself. At the end ...
Read MoreDue in large part to layoffs and investment losses, an increasing number of people over 50 find themselves in a role they never expected at this stage in their life – that of a jobseeker. If that’s YOU, finding a job can be an uphill battle as you combat ageism, and a perception that ...
Read MoreAs a veteran executive recruiter, I’ve probably read more than 10,000 resumes and interviewed countless job seekers. Not surprisingly, I’ve seen the good and the not-so-good ways that job-hunters present themselves. The good often land a new position quickly, in part because they are talented, self-aware and resourceful. So how do you make sure ...
Read MoreLooking for a job during the holidays can be tough. Employers are often distracted with year-end deadlines, holiday shopping and planning personal travel time. As a job seeker, you can use the time to strategize, doing more homework on companies and people you want to approach in the New Year. Or, you can take ...
Read MoreIt’s the time of year when we start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. If one of yours is finding a new job, run – don’t walk – to sign up for my “Career Mapping Live Seminar for Executives” at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management in Chicago on Saturday, December 10. I promise you’ll leave with ...
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