Applying on-line is the first step of a lengthy recruitment process to join another organization. Social media can help advance your candidacy.After identifying the position that is right for you on-line through either a job board or a company web site, you sit back and wait for a response. For most applicants, you wait and wait and wait. This is due to the vast number of qualified applicants for most postings.In one instan...

A key tool in the process of securing another opportunity is via a resume. As an executive recruiter, we typically receive hundreds of resumes per week. There are over three million resumes on the larger internet sites. Thus, it is important to breakthrough the “clutter” to communicate your capabilities to the reader/potential hiring authority.The first element of the strong resume is to state your objective. This will...

As a retained executive recruiter, I read many resumes and speak to talented executives daily. One of their key challenges is to determine how they use their many talents and interests in the future career pursuits. While there is a desire to be broad and keep "all options open", the better path is to decide on a path and stay focused. This challenge of choice applies to many executives regardless of industry or functiona...

Networking is a critical component to any job search. A recent survey shared by a national outplacement firm suggested that networking was nearly five times more effective than recruiters and 14 times more effective than the internet for securing managerial positions.Networking is powerful and simple when you consider two options:1) the hiring manager has a stack of 50 or more resumes from the company web site or 2) a colle...

One of the most exciting opportunities for a marketing leader is making a positive difference. A tangible means of measuring your impact is to reverse negative business trends.This shares learning from one of several business reversals that I've led. In this instance, the example is a confectionery product. The brand was a long term consumer favorite, particularly in the movie theatres. However, over time, cost savings and...

Seven steps to take to get your next opportunity.In today's business environment, many people have been laid off, given early or forced retirement or been the casualty in a merger or acquisition. In addition, there are several persons have been terminated, "let go" or fired by their employer.You are not alone; this is and has happened to millions of Americans over the past several years. So the issue is less about "why me"...

There a few things we want from our career experience, pay increases, recognition, greater self confidence and career advancement. What is critical is to embrace is that your success at work begins-and can end-with your boss. I have a boss. You have a boss. Everyone has a boss. With that point established, it is important to strive to have the best possible relationship with "the boss".Here are five keys to developing that...