LinkedIn has been an excellent tool for my job search clients. It has made it exponentially easier to source and introduce contacts and bridge the gap between candidates and decision makers. Yet whether it is being used for a job search or general sales prospecting, many behaviors persist that run ...
How to Keep Track of Your Network During a Job Search
As a career coach I’ve noticed that my clients often have trouble keeping track of their networking activities or remaining accountable for their search. In an effort to make this process easier, I recently created a tool to accelerate a client’s networking opportunities and expedite their sear...
Five Things You Can Do During the Pandemic to Accelerate Your Job Search
These are not normal times. And job search is no exception. Many of my clients have reported job leads that quickly dried up and budgets for new roles that vanished in the aftermath of the pandemic. While it might be more challenging to secure interviews right now, activity is still happening, and ...
How to Land Your Next Six- or Seven-Figure Job
I'm excited to announce that I recently released a new book, Guide to Executive Search: How to Accelerate Your Search to Land Your Next Six- or Seven-Figure Job. After working with thousands of job seekers and building a practice focused on helping senior executives navigate their job search, I...
How to Persevere in Your Job Search During Times of Uncertainty
We are certainly facing unchartered waters due to the current pandemic, and people in a job search may feel like they are navigating without a compass. The job search process is riddled with uncertainty, and our new normal is creating a level of complexity that most of us have never seen. Some job ...
4 Tips For Getting Noticed On LinkedIn
To get the most out of your LinkedIn profile, make sure you do these four things: Complete Your Profile. Your profile is the “front door” to your LinkedIn account. First impressions matter — so make sure you’ve made your profile as complete as possible. As an added benefit, your Link...
Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes On LinkedIn
Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for People Who Are Looking For a New Job. The best time to build your LinkedIn profile, connect with people, and participate on LinkedIn is now — before you need it. If you find yourself suddenly unemployed and decide that now is the ...
Rx for Creating a Healthy Network
Networking is the exchange of information and the cultivation of productive and authentic relationships. Some people would rather go to the dentist than go to a networking meeting or event. Many avoid it altogether throughout their careers and find themselves in a bind when they are in a job search...
How to Land Your First Corporate Board Role
Many of my executive-level clients have aspirations to serve on a corporate board, either in conjunction with their current role or as part of their career transition into an active retirement. Board seats are exceptionally competitive, and the process for sourcing these roles differs in some ways ...
How Long Does the Average Job Search Take?
This might be one of the questions I am most frequently asked. My answer is always the same…it depends. While it’s not unusual for a senior-level executive to spend six to 12 months in an active search, there are numerous factors that contribute to the length of a search. Here are the biggest on...