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These traits will ensure that you get noticed by hiring managers and executive recruiters. Along with a little humility, there are three important ‘ilities’ that are critical to your candidature. These traits will ensure that you get noticed by hiring managers and executive recruiters. Capability You need to start with skills. Being skilled gets you … Read More

Resources to help senior Wall Streeters who have been displaced by the financial crisis. The Web has an abundance of resources that can help senior Wall Streeters who have been displaced by the financial crisis. Not only does it offer access to job listings and financial analysis, it can also act as a terrific gateway … Read More

These resumes serve as a guide on how you should present your own accomplishments to land your dream job. Job seekers are always asking us for examples of great resumes. We thought that writing resumes for two extraordinary men like Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama would be a great way to demonstrate what … Read More

It’s not your job search, it’s how you’re approaching it. Ever feel like you have a terrific job, but you still don’t enjoy your work? I recently met two professionals whose situations exemplify this situation. Job seeker 1 Sally held a lucrative job at a career development firm. Despite a comfortable salary, plush office, and … Read More

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It is becoming increasingly common for job seekers to meet with panels of three or more decision makers in one interview. Over the past year I have noticed a growing trend toward panel or group interviews. It is becoming increasingly common for job seekers to meet with panels of three or more decision makers in … Read More

Ready examples of your work can help you close the deal. While it’s important to have an outstanding one- or two-page resume, here is a supplementary credentials strategy for your job search. In addition to your resume, create a world-class executive portfolio. I know, I know; virtually every book on resume writing and almost every … Read More

Connect Your Way to Your Next Job Advertising Week in New York City was, once again, a fantastic meeting ground for hiring managers and job seekers. Every industry assembles together at least once a year, and these gatherings are prime spots to advance your search agenda. Events like IAB MIXX and the Relay Sports Sponsorship … Read More

The Must-Have Features of a Winning Resume The possibility – or necessity – for a career change can arise at any moment. New opportunities and new challenges could be around any corner. New priorities and new ambitions could also dawn within you! So whether it be to seize your suddenly available dream position or avoid … Read More