Posts Tagged ‘job search’
Economy-Proof Your Career
Play Video Hi everyone! Welcome to this final episode of the Pretend You’re Fired Today podcast series. It has been such a joy sharing and engaging with you each week. I sincerely hope you’ve found the information we’ve discussed over these last 52 episodes to be valuable – it certainly will be if it helps…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About How Recruiters Get Paid (And How It May Affect Your Job Hunt)
There is some confusion out there as to how recruiters get paid for their contracted job placement services. Furthermore, there seems to be even more confusion about how a recruiter’s contract with an employer may affect job seekers. External Recruiters are contracted by companies to find them the best candidate for an open position. The…
Read More5 Common Executive Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You an Interview
Not knowing how to properly format your executive resume can easily cost you an interview. Simply put, at this stage in the game you should know how to write a killer resume, but there’s so much confusion out there that even the most experienced professionals fumble. Five of the most common mistakes are: Including a…
Read More3 Ways Having Gratitude Improves Your Job Search Results
I’m the type of person who needs to be shown why it pays to be grateful, happy and optimistic. Are you like that? I hated to admit it, but it is true—and yet I am still an optimist and I think most people would say so. Why the change? I have learned the hard way…
Read MoreShould I Quit My Job?
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?
Read More6 Effective Ways to Customize Your Executive Resume
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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