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SOCIAL MEDIA: RECRUITING IN THE DIGITAL AGE --Charles Herman, Managing Partner
In today’s highly digital world, social media not only affects how we personally interact with others but also professionally. The executive recruiting industry has witnessed a shift in the market as social media has become a game changer in recruiting...
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NEGOTIATION TACTICS FOR EMPLOYEE
Getting into negotiations with a potential employer can be nerve-wracking. Here are some negotiation tactics for employees to use when considering a job opportunity. Let the company start the money discussion. Consider asking them what they think is fair...
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THIS IS WHY YOUR COMPANY SHOULD SIMPLIFY ITS DAY-TO-DAY TASKS --Jon Carter, Corporate Information Technology
THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY HOURS IN THE DAY. SO HOW CAN YOU MANAGE YOUR TIME AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT AT WORK? Managing employees’ time to make them more efficient is a constant challenge that companies face. To address this, there...
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NEGOTIATION TACTICS FOR MANAGERS
Negotiation Tactics for Managers: Know the top range of what you’re willing to pay for the position. Go into a negotiation setting with a clear number in mind. Be familiar with the market. It’s important to know what other companies are paying similar...
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FIVE TIPS TO WRITING A GREAT JOB APPLICATION FOLLOW UP EMAIL --Elliott Breit, Senior Partner
The follow-up email to a job application is one part of the job search process that many candidates tend to fumble. Either they don’t follow up at all for fear of being a pest or they follow up repeatedly and actually are a pest. But, in my experience...
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WANT TO WIN IN SALES? FIVE BEST TIMES TO COLD CALL --Scott Smith
Cold calling gets a bum rap. That’s too bad, because the phrase’s built-in negativity only fosters a salesperson’s dread and a prospect’s skepticism. Rather than being “un” anything (unwelcome, uninvited, undesirable), I choose to view cold calling through...
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WHY RECRUITERS DON’T SHARE COMPANY NAMES AND SALARY INFORMATION RIGHT OFF THE BAT --Jessica Lalka
THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS WHY RECRUITERS WITHHOLD A COMPANY’S NAME AND SALARY INFORMATION BEFORE HAVING AN INITIAL CALL WITH A CANDIDATE. While candidates may be anxious to learn more details about a potential career move, there are very important reasons...
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HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR CAREER PASSION --Bob Carignan
PROFESSIONALS OFTEN FIND THEMSELVES IN NEED OF A NEW CHALLENGE TO RECHARGE THEIR INNER FIRES. Switching to a new industry or finding a new career passion can be daunting, and you need to have a strategic action plan in place in order to make a seamless...
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3 REASONS RECRUITERS AREN’T CALLING YOU BACK --McNair Tornow
You sent your resume to a recruiter, had a great conversation with him or her about what you’re looking for in your next role, and then… crickets. You’ve heard nothing for weeks. It’s a frustrating experience, but one that unfortunately is not uncommon....
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HOW TO SEARCH FOR A JOB: 4 BASIC JOB SEARCH SKILLS TO MASTER --Rey Hernandez Senior Executive Search Consultant
WHILE YOU MAY NOT BE IN CONTROL OF A TOUGH JOB MARKET, YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF HOW YOU SEARCH FOR YOUR JOBS. MAKE SURE YOU’VE MASTERED THESE BASIC JOB SEARCH SKILLS. In today’s highly competitive job market, learning how to search for a job can be a job...
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THE VALUE OF STORYTELLING IN AN INTERVIEW --Marc Wall, Senior Partner
If hiring managers could learn everything they need to know about you from your resume, then there would be no need for interviews. An interview is your opportunity to convey all the intangibles your resume can’t: your personality, how you overcome challenges,...
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COMPARING JOB OFFERS: HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN TWO (OR MORE) JOBS --Justin Laliberte, Managing Partner
First of all — congratulations! Comparing job offers and choosing between two jobs or more is a great problem to have. After making sure that you have all of the offers in writing, now you just have to figure out how to compare job offers to come up with...
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NEGOTIATING SALARY: TOP TIPS FOR GETTING WHAT YOU WANT --Shirley Ray
You’re ready for your dream job. You’re already picturing your business cards. Then comes the big salary question. Are you ready to negotiate? As an executive recruiter , I’m regularly negotiating salary on a candidate’s behalf. It’s not always easy,...
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4 MUST-DO JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES AFTER AGE 50 --Gareth Benson
A JOB SEARCH CAN PRESENT DIFFERENT CHALLENGES FOR APPLICANTS OVER 50. FIND OUT HOW TO STAND OUT IN A POOL OF YOUNGER APPLICANTS. Candidates closer to retirement face unique challenges when looking for their next professional position. By reframing these...
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MAKE WORK GOALS PART OF YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS --Lucy Le, Executive Senior Partner
It’s that time of year again when many of us start thinking about how the new year will be different, better, than the one we just finished. Ah, the dreaded New Year’s resolutions — complete with the requisite guilt we feel when we don’t keep them! But...
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DID YOU CATCH THAT? TAKING NOTES DURING A JOB INTERVIEW --Lindsay Wills, Executive Senior Partner
Many professionals go back and forth about whether taking notes during an interview is a good idea. On one hand, jotting down information reinforces the fact that you’re interested, engaged and invested in what the interviewer has to say. However, some...
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WHY YOU MUST GIVE TO GET --Tanya Sexton
These days, everyone is busy. With so many demands on our time, it’s easy to fall into the mindset of “Time is money,” “Don’t work for free,” or “What’s in it for me?” But over the 18 years I’ve worked as a recruiter in the Denver area, I’ve learned that...
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MY BOSS IS A BULLY… NOW WHAT? --David Bumagin, Senior Partner
How do know your boss is a bully? Many people may experience a difficult boss or two during their career, but verbal abuse or a hostile work environment is what separates a challenging boss from a bullying boss. It’s a difference you can feel, though...
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THREE REASONS WHY YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL MENTOR --Lindsay Wills, Executive Senior Partner
Whether you’re searching for a new career opportunity, looking to expand your role at your current company or need guidance through a challenging work situation, mentors can be a great resource for professionals at any level. Research shows that mentoring...
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HOW YOU CAN MAKE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT A DAILY PRACTICE --Clay Bateman
Do you find yourself going through life reacting to one crisis after another, rather than purposefully setting a course of action? Do you feel busy, stressed and overwhelmed, yet don’t feel like you’re actually accomplishing anything? You’re not alone:...
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3 TIPS TO STRENGTHENING YOUR NETWORK, EVEN WHEN HAPPILY EMPLOYED
So you’ve landed your next job — Congratulations! That’s certainly a thrilling feeling, and also can be a relief. You’ve likely worked hard to build your network during your job search, whether it was your first, third or fifth, including touching base...
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4 LINKEDIN MISTAKES HURTING YOUR CREDIBILITY --David Armendariz
A PROFESSIONAL HEAD SHOT IS “LINKEDIN 101.” BUT COULD OTHER SIMPLE MISTAKES BE IMPACTING YOUR LINKEDIN CREDIBILITY? While scrolling through my LinkedIn feed last week, I was surprised to see multiple posts sharing personal details – vacation photos, a...
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FOUR SECRETS FOR BETTER CLIENT DIPLOMACY --Dana Lawson
No one likes playing the role of a collection agency. But sometimes a gentle reminder is necessary to flag outstanding invoices for clients. In these situations, diplomacy is key if you want to retain the client’s business in the future. Mastering the...
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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE “FRIENDING” YOUR BOSS --Robyn Brennaman, Senior Partner
FACEBOOK AND WORK: HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE SEPARATION? Depending on your personality type, your desire to network, or even your generation, it may seem like a good idea to add the people you work with to your Facebook friends list. As a recruiter and an...
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MENTORING IN THE WORKPLACE: YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS --Christian Novissimo
People in your corner can lend you the experience you need to navigate everything from career path to office politics. Here’s how to find a mentor that’s right for you. What to Look for in a Mentor First ask yourself what you want out of the mentoring...