Career Advice & Insights

You met with a recruiter, but now she’s not responding to your e-mails. Maybe your background is perfect but you don’t make it past the phone screen. How could it be that you’re “not a good fit” when you’re so clearly made for the position? … Read More

Six ways to be more memorable at networking events and holiday parties from recruiters who have been on the meet-and-greet circuit. Recently, I attended what was billed as the “largest networking party of the year.” There were more than 1,600 people at this event in New Jersey, run by the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce. … Read More

It’s not impossible to compete with industry vets, even if you’re coming from a different trade. Are you thinking about making a move from your traditional field? Branding yourself as a subject-matter expert can give you an edge. If you’re competing with candidates who have experience within the industry or function, you’re going to need … Read More

Cincinnati CFO John Renner wanted to ease up a bit in his next position. He was flexible in location, but held firm on scaled-back responsibilities. Read More

Improve the chances of getting the job by showcasing the right credentials on your resume and during the interview. Every job has a different set of requirements, and every hiring manager has to justify the salary you’re asking them to offer you. Help them by building enough evidence to make it clear you’re worth the … Read More

There are too many names to keep track of: recruiter, agent, headhunter, executive recruiter, search consultant. Which is which? And most importantly, which is right for your job-search campaign? Do you expect your recruiter to be your agent? If so, you have confused an executive recruiter and an executive agent. There is an unmistakable distinction: … Read More

Five steps to managing your online identity and ensuring that when someone Googles you, they see the personal brand you build. In 2004, I delivered a personal-branding presentation that, for the first time, included a slide that asked the question: “If you don’t show up in Google, do you exist?” That slide got a huge … Read More

Tactics job seekers can use to work more effectively with recruiters. Here’s a short list of tactics to make the recruiter’s life easier — and increase your chances of landing that job. Don’t try to be a square peg in a round hole. If the hiring company is looking for a candidate with 10 years … Read More

A step-by-step guide to how recruiters and job seekers partner together. In a recent editorial package, “How to Work with Executive Recruiters,” on working with executive recruiters, Elizabeth Bennett explored the frustrations Ladders hears from job seekers confused and angry about a lack of responsiveness from executive recruiters. “Nobody has the professional courtesy to get … Read More