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...
How to Avoid Networking That Goes Nowhere
Mobilizing your network during a job search is a lot of work with many ups and downs. People don’t always react to your requests for guidance and information as you'd like them to, and many report learning who their friends really are during a search. After coaching hundreds of job search clien...
On the First Day of Christmas, My Network Gave to Me…
Despite popular belief, the holiday season is a great time to continue your job search efforts to accelerate potential activity in December and the New Year. Here are 12 networking tips for the holiday season. Attend holiday parties. Many professional associations host holiday parties. This is a ...
How Strong is Your Network?
When you start a job search, reaching out to people you know for introductions and leads is critical. But it can be challenging to get a handle on and mobilize your network, particularly if it is large or if you have been out of touch with key contacts for a while. A great place to begin assessin...
The 27 Mistakes Jobseekers Make In Their Job Search
Are you making these mistakes in your job search? Chances are, you’re making at least one or two — if not more! Go through this checklist and mark which mistakes you’re currently making — and then follow the suggestions to learn how to stop making that mistake! Mistakes Checklist [ ] L...
Tell a Story Interviewers Can’t Forget
During an executive job search, several tools and strategies can be used to weave together a compelling story of your value to an employer. Resumes, interviews and networking meetings should be rich with memorable information about you and the problems you have solved for organizations. Your story...