Frequently, when I speak with younger executives about advancing their careers, we inevitably discuss their career aspirations and the importance of a strong personal brand. Senior executives and CEOs, too, must be conscious of their brands. A strong, ...
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As people continue to work remotely and replace high-fives with fist bumps or wave-like gestures from a safe distance, chances are high your big job interview will get moved from in-person to video. What do you do? How do you prepare differently than ...
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Your age can be a huge advantage in your job search. Trying to hide it is unnecessary. Trying to defend it or explain how it's not a problems becomes a problem. Companies want employees who add value. If you focus on the value you will bring to the next ...
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Viewing your presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media sites is often your unofficial first interview. Does your social media presence help or hinder your ability to set up interviews?
To answer that question, conduct a simple ...
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Executive search firms have always needed to be sensitive to the changing needs of their clients and of industry in general, but now, because of the pandemic and the changes that we have made to how we live and work, search firms are finding they need to make ...
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Beyond the normal interview best practices and the basics of a video — a working camera, internet connection and audio connection (all of which you tested before the meeting) — what else matters? Here are my best tips for video interviewing. The good news ...
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Around the world, a number of countries are taking steps to encourage or mandate improved gender diversity in the boardroom. Those efforts vary by country, as does their effectiveness and impact. This paper takes a look at what is occurring in six countries, ...
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While every executive and board search is unique, "speed to close" is still one of the primary factors that hiring managers and companies are focused on when evaluating the success of the process. On average, most executive-level searches take three to five ...
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