Posts Tagged ‘resume’
Go from Great to the Ideal Job Candidate
It’s the one question every job hunter wants answered: How do I make myself stand out from all the other applicants? How can I outsmart everyone else?
Read MoreI surveyed 100 subscribers. Here’s what happening (or not happening) in their job hunts
2015 is in full swing and after multiple conversations with you as well as your peers, you fall into one of three buckets. 1. A handful of you are dreading having to polish your résumé yourselves or looking for a professional to take that burden off of your shoulders — either way your résumé is not yet a document that…
Read More[DARE #13] – Get Unstuck – Delegating
“The true goal of leadership is to make yourself unnecessary.” -Geoffrey James Think about it – how else will you ever ascend to a higher leadership position (i.e. out of your current role) if you don’t figure out ways to train your team (or anyone) to eventually takeover your existing responsibilities?
Read More[DARE #11] Get Unstuck – Draft a Roadmap
Santa did it! I was having so much fun this past weekend that I forgot to send over this Sunday challenge. Obviously, my three boys were also having fun. Can you see each one’s huge and joyous smile? Okay, you’re a busy executive so let’s cut to the chase. Dare #11: Draft a roadmap…
Read More[DARE #7] Get Unstuck – Clean Up Your Online Brand Presence
Last week I took the plunge and enrolled in a one-day course. While the idea sounds simple, it takes a great deal of orchestration to pull off such a task when you have little children. But I did it and truthfully it was fun.
Read More[DARE #5] Get Unstuck – Be introspective
I have to confess that I did not complete my OWN dare last week? What was the dare? To initiate a thoughtful or provoking conversation within one LinkedIn Group. I’m not ashamed. There is no regret. I am actually happy that I decided not to participate.
Read More[DARE #4] Get Unstuck – Start a LinkedIn Conversation
Last week I asked you to “ask for more.” The rationale behind that dare was three-fold, to get you to: Think through what you might need more of to live a more manageable life Identify who holds the power in giving you this need Persuade that decision-maker in a way that focuses on their needs
Read More[DARE #3] Get Unstuck – Ask for More
How did last week go? Did you complete Dare #2? Or did you try your own dare? I spent last week asking folks about my newsletters and blogs. The 4 things that I learned where: You get a crapload of emails so career guidance from different sources blends together You want to receive relevant content that includes…
Read More[DARE #2] Get Unstuck – Survey Your Customers
There are 52 Sundays in 2014. 13 are left INCLUDING today. That means you had 39 chances to reset your circumstances. So, how did you net out? In case you just joined us, I am on a mission to change the Sunday Blues by focusing on Sunday To Do’s!
Read MoreHave an Interview Coming Up? Tips for Prepping with a Partner
We all get nervous before a big interview! Your hands turn clammy, your heart starts thudding and the thoughts in your mind are going a mile a minute. This is me being interviewed on Varney & Co., however right before Varney launched his first question I was experiencing all of the above. It’s not a…
Read More[DARE #1] Get Unstuck – Write a Love Letter
Introducing a daring Sunday series meant to embolden you so that you start spending more time enjoying life instead of just enduring life. There are 52 Sundays in 2014. 14 are left INCLUDING the one on September 28th.That means you had 38 chances to reset your circumstances.So, how did you net out?
Read More4 New Ways to Answer the Weakness Question
Whether you’ve been on a few interviews or many, chances are you’ve come across this dreaded question: “What is your greatest weakness?” Job candidates often fear being asked this and consider the weakness question to be one of the hardest parts of the interview process. They don’t want to say something that will take them…
Read MoreShould I Put That On My Resume?
Writing a great resume is hard. To condense your background and accomplishments into 1-2 pages and have it stand out amongst hundreds of resumes is painful but necessary. Crafting a top-notch resume requires being thoughtful and knowing what to include to help you get your foot in the door.
Read MoreSample Resume Summary Statement (s)
SUMMARY 1 X-plus years in business-development career includes: · Selling online solutions for X-plus years in start-ups to selling offline offerings in conglomerates · Turning weak ties to long-term ties with Fortune 500 firms (ex: MSFT relationship exceeding 10 years) · Forging win-win partnerships (ex: Company X deal that influenced Company Y buyout by Company…
Read MoreEffective Networking: 4 Easy Steps to Stay Top of Mind
Whether or not you’re looking for a job, informational interviews are beneficial to your career. Not only do they give you an opportunity to learn about a different job function or industry outside of your own, they also help to grow your network in unforeseen ways. For job seekers, informational interviews are particularly beneficial because…
Read MoreLinkedIn Challenge TIP 5: How to Take Back Control of Your Digital Reputation
How can you easily impact your “professional brand” via LinkedIn? Let’s continue the ultimate LinkedIn Challenge. But first, here’s a brief recap of the LinkedIn Challenge for all the new readers: Your peers have participated in a free tutorial on how to optimize their LinkedIn profiles: · They have taken their LinkedIn headlines from ordinary…
Read MoreLinkedIn Challenge TIP 4: Find the Keywords that Hiring Managers are Searching
How can you read the minds of hiring managers and use this knowledge to become more “findable” via LinkedIn? Let’s continue the ultimate LinkedIn challenge. Since launching the Ultimate LinkedIn Challenge your support has been astounding! Here are some of the remarkable results I have heard so far from a handful of participants. Side note:…
Read MoreLinkedIn Challenge TIP 3: How to Fill In the LinkedIn Experience Section
Do you wonder if you should just copy and paste your resume on LinkedIn? Let’s continue the ultimate LinkedIn challenge. Open for TIP #3. Let’s continue the ultimate LinkedIn challenge. LinkedIn Challenge TIP 3 out of 5:
Read MoreChange Your Career Outlook by Q1 2014
You are back on the job market. Perhaps, it’s been a few years since the last time you hunted for an opportunity or the last time you found yourself facing the job hunt was during an upswing in the economy. Either way, there is something different about this job hunt.
Read MoreLinkedIn Challenge TIP 2: How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Summary
Does your LinkedIn summary tell a good story about your accomplishments, motivations, and future interests? Has it made anyone want to meet you? Let’s continue the ultimate LinkedIn challenge. LinkedIn Challenge TIP 2 out of 5: When a recruiter or potential employer reads your summary statement, they want to learn about the person beyond the great professional…
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