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- Plan for a Promotion - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Charlotte WeeksIn general, most employees hope to get promoted eventually. A more prestigious title, higher salary, recognition of abilities, and excitement at the opportunity to use your talents in a new role is appealing to most people. Still, there are countless numbers of hard-working, capable ...
Views: 984 - How to Leverage Volunteer Experience in Your Career - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Charlotte WeeksWe’ve all heard that volunteer work can enhance your resume. While it certainly can’t hurt, it’s much more effective to be strategic about the opportunities that you take on in the first place. One of the universal “selling points” of volunteer work is that it shows that you’re a giving ...
Views: 987 - The Case for the Cover Letter - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Charlotte WeeksOne of the most common questions I’m asked by executive-level clients is “is a cover letter really necessary?” I can certainly see why they may think it’s not. These letters have gained a reputation for something employers don’t read, many candidates hate writing them, and a lot of people just ...
Views: 1110 - How to Use Recruiters for Your Executive Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Charlotte WeeksWhen looking for a job, many senior-level professionals want to enlist the services of an executive recruiter. Most have been contacted “out of the blue” when happily employed, but are unsure of how to connect with a headhunter when they are ready to actively search for a new position. Plus, ...
Views: 938 - How to Use Recruiters for Your Executive Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Charlotte WeeksWhen looking for a job, many senior-level professionals want to enlist the services of an executive recruiter. Most have been contacted “out of the blue” when happily employed, but are unsure of how to connect with a headhunter when they are ready to actively search for a new position. Plus, ...
Views: 972 - What Goes in an Executive Portfolio? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Charlotte WeeksOther than a resume and a biography, what’s included in your executive portfolio will depend both on your background and on your career goals. With a resume limited to three pages at the most, there may be additional information you would like a hiring manager or board to see. Including ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Nail the Interview in 5 Minutes - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Charlotte WeeksIt’s happened to all of us. You finally get an interview for the job you want. You spend the drive over anticipating questions and rehearsing answers. You give the interviewer your best handshake and then before you can answer the second question, you get that feeling…you are not getting this ...
Views: 1349 - Human Resources Professionals Need Career Coaching Too - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Charlotte WeeksMost people in Human Resources deal with job seekers everyday, and it seems reasonable to expect that they would have an edge when conducting their own job search. They spend their days sourcing candidates, screening resumes, determining (and negotiating) salary, and interviewing. Considering ...
Views: 1269(3 votes) - Seven Tips to Find a Job by Using the Internet - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Charlotte WeeksYour resume is posted on all of the career sites and you read Craigslist job postings everyday, but you are still not tapping into the full potential of the internet to find your job. Statistics show that more people find new jobs through networking than any other method. While the idea of ...
Views: 1088 - It'll Look Good On Your Resume... - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Charlotte WeeksYou've probably heard that phrase a million times. All through high school and college, "it'll look good on your resume" was a bonus to volunteer work, involvement in a sport, or leadership in an organization. Surprisingly, some of these things that you thought could only help you get a job, ...
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