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 MoreYour privacy settings enable only a small coterie of friends and family to view your profile and status updates. But let’s say you are applying for a job, and the interviewer asks for your Facebook username and password, so she can check out what’s on your page or profile. Would you provide the information ...
Read MoreYou wouldn’t take a trip into space without the proper preparation; your very survival might depend on it. Similarly, you wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) go into an interview room without equipping yourself with the proper tools to help you not just survive, but thrive! Look at it this way; it can get mighty dizzying at ...
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 MoreWomen’s History Month in March is a time to celebrate the progress that we as women have made, as well as acknowledge that changes are still needed if we are to grow and succeed as a truly diverse and inclusive society. As a woman influenced by a strong mother and a strong father, I ...
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 MoreNot everyone has a squeaky-clean past. Those things you’d rather not talk about are all accessible in today’s information-rich world. That arrest for protesting, the litigious neighbor who left lawsuits on your record, a publicized DUI, your being fired for sexual harassment – can come back to haunt you during the job search. The ...
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