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- Creating a Web Presence for Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Heather EagarMany people don’t realize just how important it is to create a positive web presence when in the midst of a job search. Unfortunately, it is almost inevitable that a major employer will spend some time Google-ing you before they decide whether they want to consider you as a candidate. So instead ...
Views: 1269 - Why Twitter Is Great for Executive Job Searches - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Heather EagarYou’ve probably been hearing people rant and rave about how great Twitter is for job searches for a couple of years now. But it’s hard to imagine that this one site could make a difference when you only get to use 140 characters to post your thoughts. On the contrary, the site has made ...
Views: 1029 - What Should be Included in Your Executive Resume - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Heather Eagarn. Writing executive resumes can be a challenging project, especially when you don’t write them on a regular basis. One reason this is the case is because they are so much more entailed than other resumes. Indeed, there are more key components that should be included in executive resumes to ...
Views: 1198 - Surprising (And Not-So-Surprising) Things That Hurt a Job Search - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Heather EagarA job search can be a complicated beast, partially because technology and individual industries have evolved to an extent that we don’t know how to keep up with their changes. Unfortunately, some of those changes, whether surprising or not-so-surprising, could hurt us along the way if we aren’t ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - Why Formatting Your Resume for Technology is Crucial - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather EagarAs you know, conducting a successful job search is an ever-evolving process. In the past, you needed to make sure you rounded up plenty of newspapers, found some good resume paper and had plenty of stamps and envelopes in order to apply for jobs. Then as technology changed, the process of ...
Views: 1169(2 votes) - How to Supercharge Your Executive Resume - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Heather EagarIt’s not always easy to know what to do with your executive resume when you realize that it’s not getting you jobs, but you don’t exactly know why. Sometimes your resume requires a few minor tweaks and sometimes it needs a complete overhaul. Then there are times that it just needs a boost to ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Saving Time in Your Job Search is Easier than You Think - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Heather EagarDon’t you sometimes wish that you could just cut out hours in your job search? Sometimes it seems to take so darn long to research and apply. But the good news is that it really doesn’t have to take very long if you know how to fine-tune your job search. Done correctly, you could easily shave a ...
Views: 996 - Give Social Networking Some of Your Busy Executive Time Daily - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Heather EagarYou’ve probably heard over and over again how important it is to get yourself on the Internet and begin the process of social networking when you’re in the middle of conducting an executive job search. Well, even more than keeping a social networking profile alive during this time is doing it ...
Views: 1068 - Are You a Determined or Desperate Job Seeker? - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you’re anxiously awaiting your next job opportunity, sometimes it’s easy to walk the fine line between being a determined job seeker and desperate one. Of course, it’s not uncommon to feel desperate when you’re ready to get a job, but being desperate is something that should be practiced in ...
Views: 1357 - Are You Ready to Build Your Executive Network? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Heather EagarSometimes the most difficult part of the job search is finding the right people to help you out along the way. As an executive, having help - also known as an executive network – is very often vital to getting your next big opportunity. But how do you go about building your executive network? ...
Views: 1092 - Is Hiring a Resume Writer for You? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Heather EagarAre you ready to write your next resume only to realize that you’re really not that ready? It may be that you’re not sure what to add to the resume. Or it could be that you’re now sure how to pull together all of the information that you do have in a way that shows you’re the right person for ...
Views: 1041 - Unique Tips for Helping Executive Recruiters Find Your Resume - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Heather EagarWith more people than ever vying for the same executive job opportunities, it’s important that you take every unique step possible to make sure that recruiters can find your resume among the many others out there. But how exactly can you get this done? Here are some tips to make sure to help ...
Views: 795 - Avoid Making Your Resume Look Unprofessional - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Heather EagarIt can be frustrating to put a lot of work into a resume only to realize that it is not bringing back any interviewing opportunities. While this feeling isn’t a good one, it is good to know that there are a number of reasons that this could be occurring. One is that there is a large pool of ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Does Your Executive Resume Scream Visionary? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Heather EagarIt seems that when it comes to being an executive, some ideas should be already understood. For instance, people should understand that you’ve worked very hard to get to where you are in life. Also, people should understand that you intend to continue your journey in the same direction as you ...
Views: 2716(3 votes) - Ways to Make Your Online Executive Brand Come Alive - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Heather EagarAs you probably already know, creating an executive brand that flourishes online is just as important as developing your brand in the offline world. More and more recruiters are making their way to the Internet to find their next great talent – and of course, being that talent, you want to make ...
Views: 1023 - Job Search Tips: How To Create Your Ideal Position - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Heather EagarAre you looking for the next great position, but can’t seem to find a job that matches your qualifications – or what you’re looking for in a position? For most people, this isn't a great place to find yourself. However, it’s not the end of the world. With a well-thought out approach, you may ...
Views: 1045 - Using The Internet To Get The Most Out of Your Executive Resume - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Heather EagarAs you may know, the Internet is now a major factor in any executive job search. Whether you like it or not, it's important to conduct at least some parts of your job search online. With that said, there are a number of great places to get your resume information out there so that if ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Keeping Your Executive Brand in Order - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Heather EagarIt’s not easy to come up with ways to remain relevant as an executive who is in between jobs. It's critically important for executives to work on (and update) their brands, especially when they're between jobs. While it’s not exactly easy to build and nurture your brand, it’s easy as pie to ...
Views: 1138(6 votes) - How Children And Parents Can Shorten Their Job Searches Together - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Heather EagarAre you and your children out of work at the same time? In bad economies (and the current economy is certainly troubled), it's unfortunately fairly common for several family members to be out of work simultaneously. However, it's often possible for parents and children to drastically decrease ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - How To Update Your Executive Resume While Still Working At Your Current Position - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Heather EagarThe standard protocol for working on a resume is to work on it when you’re ready to find your next job. It does make sense. Why would you work on your resume when you’re not looking to move on from your current employer? However, even if you’re not quite looking to move on, you never know ...
Views: 2206(1 vote) - Improving a Job Search By Customizing A Resume To A Profession - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Heather EagarIt may seem that a resume is a simple sheet of paper that tells prospective employers who you are, why you want the job and why they should hire you. However, a lackluster resume will destroy your chances of getting a job, so a good amount of thought is needed when you're putting the document ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Why Executives Should Consider Trends When Planning A Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Heather EagarThe New Year has brought on many new trends in the job search world – and the same is true in the executive realm. Executives need to stay up to date, because otherwise they'll fall behind when searching for a job and might not consider some of the newer tactics that professionals use to find ...
Views: 689 - How To Write a Resume That Shows Your Ability to Solve Problems - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Heather EagarSometimes it feels that your resume is supposed to introduce you to a company that will solve all of your problems. When you’re hired, you will be able to pay your bills, work in an environment you enjoy and take another step in the right direction toward creating the career of your ...
Views: 5218(2 votes) - The Best Ways To Format A Resume And Get Hired - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Heather EagarMany job seekers have no idea that their resume’s formatting is just as important as the content on the resume. In other words, if you don’t have a decent setup, many hiring managers won’t give your resume a second look. Really, though, is there anything that you can do about it? Actually, ...
Views: 2887(1 vote) - How To Keep Your Executive Professional Brand Strong - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, the last thing you want to do along the way is destroy what you’ve work so hard to build. The things you have built include confidence in your abilities, your networking base, and your professional brand. Of the three, the latter is ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Ways To Avoid Missing A Fantastic Job Opportunity - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Heather EagarDo you sometimes feel that despite all of your efforts to find work, you may be missing out on some great job opportunities? In many situations, this common concern can be extremely accurate. But how can you avoid missing out on great jobs? What can you do differently? There are a few ways to ...
Views: 716 - Executive Job Search Isn’t Panning Out? Here’s What to Do Next - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Heather EagarThere is often nothing more frustrating than spending many hours each day searching for a job only to find that your hard work doesn’t seem to be paying off. Of course, most people are aware that job searches (and particularly executive job searches) take some time, but sometimes, you just want ...
Views: 957(3 votes) - Thinking Out A Great Job Search Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you're looking for a job, you might think that a good strategy is to wait and see what develops, and trust that fate will bring you the career that you want. But usually, job seekers who take this approach miss out while more focused job seekers score great opportunities. There’s ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - How To Clean Up a Cluttered Resume - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you begin to look for a new job, it's imperative to update your resume with exciting and valid new information. Most likely you were able to gain a great deal of experience in your latest position, so you should have plenty to add to your resume. However, this can lead to a very specific ...
Views: 2481(1 vote) - How To Keep Your Executive Job Search Going Strong In The New Year - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Heather EagarNow that the New Year is upon us, it’s time make some choices regarding your executive job search that could help offer you a fresh start. You've likely developed some very effective habits to find a job, but the beginning of a new year is a great place to take a look at your methods and ensure ...
Views: 841(3 votes) - How To Make Your Job Search More Successful By Improving Your Hire-ability - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Heather EagarRegardless of whether you're just starting to look for your first job or you've been involved in a long job search for several months, it's very important to make yourself as hire-able as possible. This is something you can do even if you don’t have a lot of experience. So if you’re ready to ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - How (And When) To Approach Your Company's Competitor For A Job - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Heather EagarSay that you've been looking at a new prospective employer for quite a while. You're ready to apply, because this company has, quite simply, everything you've ever wanted. However, there’s only one problem, the company is your employer’s direct competition. This can seem like a problematic ...
Views: 5843(2 votes) - 6 Great Executive Resume Writing Tips - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarIt’s easier said than done to create a great resume when you’re under pressure to get it done. This is especially true when you don’t know what to focus your energy on because you have accomplished so much from working your way to the top. But, of course, ultimately there’s no excuse for ...
Views: 1040(3 votes) - Creating a Twitter Resume - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarAre you as excited about Twitter as the rest of the world? You can not only find out what’s going on with your friends on an hourly basis, but also peak into the lives of your favorite celebrities. People have definitely embraced Twitter as a major form of communication; however, because it ...
Views: 1665(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Your Executive Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarOf course, no one is looking for a way to sabotage their executive job search. However, it’s pretty easy to do it unintentionally by taking a few missteps along the way. If you’re concerned that you may be on the wrong track with your executive job search based on your response, of course, ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - Dealing With a Second Layoff in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarConducting a job search is tough enough when you know you’ve been laid off of one job, so you can imagine the challenge of searching for work after being laid off from two. Unfortunately, many job seekers are facing this reality on a daily basis. Of course, the economy is very often to blame ...
Views: 883(6 votes) - Tips to Lengthen Your Executive Resume - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarBy the time you reach the executive level, you have undoubtedly racked up a ton of skills and accomplishments. However, it’s not uncommon for your massive list to not translate well on the resume, leaving it too short. As an executive, you want to make sure that your resume fully represents ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - Should I Add LinkedIn to My Resume? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarThe social networking world has become a major part of daily life. You can meet new people, catch up with old buddies, join groups, and even play games with others. One major aspect of the social networking realm that has become vital to workers is job seeking. On sites like LinkedIn, you can ...
Views: 2375(5 votes) - How Numbers Can Enhance Your Resume - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Heather EagarDid you know that numbers can make a huge difference in your ability to create a quality resume? It’s true. The more numbers you add to your resume, the more you are enhancing it and increasing your chances of getting called in for an interview. Of course, adding numbers doesn’t simply ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Switching Careers at the Executive Level - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Heather EagarIt may seem like a bit of an impossible task switch careers once you’ve reached the executive level, but it happens more than you think – and it is contemplated even more than that. In fact, according to Execunet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 94 percent of the senior-level ...
Views: 862(2 votes) - What Your Body Language Says In Your Interviews - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Heather EagarDid you know that the way you sit, smile and shake hands can speak volumes during a job interview? It’s true. There is no manual to read to determine how you should manage your body language; however, if you make certain gestures, you’re definitely sending a certain message. So how can you ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - How Volunteering Can Enhance Your Executive-Level Job Search - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, you’re probably hoping that you can get back in the workforce sooner than later. There’s nothing like getting the level of responsibility, and financial rewards, you’re accustomed to. However, if the job search is moving slowly, you may ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Executive Interviewing: How to Persuade the Right Way - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen you’re interviewing for a job at the executive level – especially if you’ve been out of work for a while – you may want to try just about any tactic possible to get the job. Because you’re used to being aggressive to get your way, you may want to try to persuade the interviewer to give you ...
Views: 1026 - Cover Letter No-No's - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Heather EagarWriting a cover letter can sometimes be a bit confusing. You simply don’t know what information to add, what to exclude and how exactly to tell your story. For many, this leads to some cover letter mistakes. If you’re guilty of writing cover letters that just didn’t accomplish what they were ...
Views: 1383(2 votes) - What to Do When You're an Overqualified Executive - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Heather EagarThe job market is definitely suffering nowadays. With the recession forging ahead and thousands still losing their jobs, it’s a wonder that anyone can get hired. However, as some executives are finding out, there is work available. However, it may not be at the level they’d like to work. If ...
Views: 839(2 votes) - How to Avoid Exaggerating In Your Resume - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen you’re drafting a resume, it is tempting to stretch the truth some so that you appear to be more impressive than maybe your skills might indicate. However, while there is such a thing as packaging your resume in a smart way, choosing words that tell the truth, yet sound sensational, for ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Avoiding Resume Quick Sand - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Heather EagarThere’s probably nothing more frustrating than getting your resume all “prettied up” to send to a company via an online source, only to realize that when you hit the send button, you don’t know where in the world it’s going. This can be compared to sending your resume in quick sand. It’s being ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Going for the Green Job at the Executive Level - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Heather EagarEveryone knows that “going green” is all the rage nowadays – and it should be. Sparing our environment of all of the pollution and toxic chemicals we’ve thrown its way over the past years should be a definite goal. This is why green jobs are now becoming popular. Typically, however, we hear ...
Views: 880(3 votes) - Common Executive Resume Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen you reach the executive level in your career, there is no room for error. You must exude perfection with everything you do. This is especially true with your resume, which is why the last thing you want to do is submit a resume with glaring errors. So what can you do to make sure yours ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Identifying and Making the Most of Your Transferable Skills - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Heather EagarMany times, when we’re applying for jobs, we think about how our skills relate specifically to the position we desire. There’s no doubt that it’s important to show that you already have experience and qualify for the position you want. However, if you’re trying to switch careers, you may not ...
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