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  • 18 Oct

    How To Spend Less Time Unemployed After Unexpected Job Loss

    Job Search / Job Transition / Working with Recruiters

    You never know when you’ll find yourself unexpectedly out of work. It’s happened to me more than once.

    I had a variety of full-time jobs while earning my BA. I’ll never forget the day I lost the job that paid all my bills, including rent. Since I was the company’s bookkeeper, I knew the business was struggling.,

    But when they gathered the staff and told us they were closing the next day, I was stunned. Each of us would receive a few days of pay.

    I quickly landed a restaurant gig, but other employees, some married with kids, weren’t so lucky.

    The average severance is 1 or 2 weeks for each year worked. If you’ve been there for 5 years that’s 5 to 10 weeks.

    In September, however, 34.5% of the unemployed had been out of work for 27 weeks or more, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation.

    While you can’t predict the future, you can take steps to shorten your job search if you do find yourself suddenly unemployed.

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    LinkedIn Engagement
    10 Oct

    Six Tips To Help Increase Your Engagement On LinkedIn, Find A Job, And Advance Your Career

    Career Advancement / Job Search / LinkedIn Profiles / Personal Brand

    LinkedIn is your face to the business world. It’s often the place recruiters looking for candidates will meet you. It’s the place recruiters and employers who are impressed with your resume will go to learn more about you. While LinkedIn is considered a business platform, it’s important to remember that it’s also a social network. Like many things, you’ll get as much out of LinkedIn as you put into it.

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    02 Oct

    The Biggest Executive Resume Mistake You Don’t Realize You’re Making

    LinkedIn Profiles / Resume Writing

    There are hundreds, if not thousands, of articles on executive resume do’s and don’ts.

    Make sure there are no misspelled words or typos, Take out the Objective Statement. Put in a Summary Statement. Don’t forget to include complete contact information.

    I’ve probably written over a dozen myself.

    However, there is one executive resume mistake that many job seekers make without realizing. It’s an error that can raise questions with a potential employer. I don’t see many posts about this, although it’s one of the easiest errors to avoid.

    The mistake is inconsistency.

    Consistency Matters

    Your first introduction to 99% of recruiters and potential employers is either your resume or LinkedIn profile. If a recruiter sourcing you LinkedIn likes what he or she sees they will contact you and ask for your resume. If you send in a resume, an interested recruiter or potential employer will check out your LinkedIn profile.

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    Executive Resume Writing
    27 Sep

    Executive Resume Not Getting Results? This Is Probably Why

    Career Advancement / Career Change / Personal Brand / Resume Writing

    You may get away with updating the resume you’ve had since college or hastily putting together a resume on your own early in your career. However, once you reach the executive level or are targeting senior executive roles, you need a results-driven executive resume that tells a powerful career story.

    The Career Ladder Myth

    Most people think of climbing a career ladder. But the career ladder is a myth. It’s a career pyramid. Competition isn’t as tough for early careerists or even mid-level managers because there are a lot of jobs at those levels. As you move into Director, VP, SVP, and the C-Suite roles, however, there are not as many jobs.

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    best and worst resume words for resumes
    16 Sep

    Words That Turn Hiring Managers Off (And Words They Love)

    Career Advancement / Career Change / Personal Brand / Resume Writing

    I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen someone describe themselves as a team player on their resume. I can say it’s way too many.

    However, descriptors like team-player and out-of-the-box thinker make hiring managers cringe according to a 2021 CareerBuilder survey* of hiring managers and human resources pros.

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    10 Sep

    How To Write An Executive Resume That Gets Results

    Job Search / Resume Writing

    Over the years I’ve looked at a lot of resumes. Some are dreadful. Those that are not as bad need work to get a recruiter’s attention. Particularly, once you reach the executive level.

    Common Resume Mistakes

    While the resumes are lacking in different ways, they all have some combination of the same problems.

    Weak Content

    Boring task-focused bullets (managed teams, developed new markets, etc.) or tons of metrics (reached 110% of quota, generated $8M revenue) with no story.

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    Business Networking
    24 Aug

    How To Successfully Navigate Networking Events (When You Dread Them)

    Career Advancement / Career Change / Job Transition / Networking

    People like to hire, work with, work for, etc. people they know and like. The best way to have a wide circle of people who can recommend or refer you for whatever is to have a wide circle of people who know, like, and understand the value you bring.

    Networking on business and social platforms like LinkedIn and, more recently, Clubhouse is a wonderful way to expand your circle. But as in-person networking resumes, it’s time to start preparing for that as well.

    For many, in-person networking events means stepping out of our comfort zone. Stepping into a room full of strangers can be a little scary. If we’re fine with that, we may not be quite sure what to do when we get there.

    While reading this may not make you eager to sign up for an association dinner, mastering the following techniques can help you become more comfortable and, as a result, become a better connector.

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    30 Jul

    Cover Letters and Thank You Notes: Why You Need To Send Them

    Cover Letters / Thank You Notes

    Do you send cover letters?

    How about thank you notes?

    If you’re serious about your job search, you should.

    I’ve read quite a few posts about cover letters and thank you notes. I’ve written several myself.

    If you’re serious about your job search you need to take every opportunity to sell yourself to recruiters and employers.

    Yes, an achievement-based resume and compelling LinkedIn profile that demonstrate your value are essential.

    But don’t discount the value of cover letters and thank you notes.

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    25 Jul

    Highlight YOU With A Career Portfolio

    Job Interviews / Job Search

    Differentiating yourself from other candidates with similar backgrounds is essential in today’s job market. One way to do that is by creating a portfolio.

    Portfolios are not just for creative folks. Wherever your field or industry, a career portfolio can help set you apart.

    If you haven’t heard the term, a career portfolio is used to showcase your accomplishments, training, and experience. Your current career level and target position will help determine the contents.

    Certainly, if you’re in a creative field, you want to have samples of your work. If you’re an executive a summary of ventures you designed, implemented, and led might prove valuable. Copies of articles and/or white papers you’ve authored can be a good addition too.

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    20 Jul

    Is Your LinkedIn Profile Photo As Good As You Think?

    LinkedIn Profiles

    Like most of my colleagues, I tell my clients that having a photo on their LinkedIn profile is essential. For one thing, it improves your visibility. Profiles with profile pictures can get up to 21 times more views than profiles without them, according to LinkedIn.

    A strong, engaging profile photo can help you get a job. It’s the first thing recruiters see when searching LinkedIn for potential candidates. It’s the first thing people look at when they click on your profile. If you don’t have a photo, many people will wonder why.

    Your LinkedIn profile represents you on the business world stage. So, it’s important to post a headshot with a professional yet approachable look. While “professional” varies by industry, smiles are universal.

    While I know all this and preach it to my friends and clients, I was surprised at the impact things like a photo’s background had on people’s opinions. Although, I’m not big on sharing photos of me, I thought sharing this example was worth it.

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