12 Places Corporate Recruiters Look For Their Next Hire

I did an informal survey of approximately 20 corporate recruiters asking each of them which sources they use to find qualified candidates. While this isn’t a scientific poll, the results were still reflective of the shift occurring in the job search landscape. For each lead source on this list, ask yourself: Will I be found…

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7 Tips on How to Create Your 30-Second Elevator Pitch

  If you have a career of any kind, you need an elevator pitch (some call it an elevator speech or a value proposition). An elevator pitch is a roughly 30-second sound bite – a response to the question, “Tell me about yourself” or “What do you do?” Has anyone ever actually used the elevator…

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Recession-Proof Your Career

recession-proof career

World events are having far reaching economic impacts, which could eventually trickle down and impact you and your livelihood… if they haven’t already. I can hear you thinking, “Well, aren’t you a ray of damn sunshine, Rangel?’ I may not be a ray of sunshine, but I am shedding light on a reality you must…

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7 Tips on How to Create Your 30-Second Elevator Pitch

elevator pitch

If you have a career of any kind, you need an elevator pitch (some call it an elevator speech or a value proposition). An elevator pitch is a roughly 30-second sound bite – a response to the question, “Tell me about yourself” or “What do you do?” Has anyone ever actually used the elevator pitch in an elevator? While I doubt…

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Should I Quit My Job?

Should I stay at my job or should I quit before starting a job search

Should I Quit My Job? “Should I stay or should I go now?” – The Clash This is an age-old question: Should I quit my job and then look or look for a new job while still employed?

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6 Effective Ways to Customize Your Executive Resume

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Customizing your executive resume is the key to capturing a hiring manager’s attention and inspiring them to call you for an interview. Sending the same resume to every job opening is a sure-fire formula for remaining interview-less. These six effective ways to customize your executive resume will ensure your resume gets to the front of…

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