“If you were an animal, what kind of animal would you be?” Or how about, “What is your favorite song and can you perform it for me now?” Actual interview questions, you ask? Yep. They’ve been asked in real live interviews. Once I got, “Sell this Read More >
6 Critical Reasons Hiring You Is a Corporate Risk
Over the years in my private executive coaching practice, my clients have come to me time and again for customized job interview coaching. Regardless of whether they have been recruited by an organization or they are pursuing opportunities on their own after a corporate downsizing, the questions and concerns follow Read More >
Are Interview Shortcomings Killing Your Job Search?
Your topnotch executive resume has opened the door to job interviews, but you’re not reaching the second round. What’s wrong? 3 Interview Stages—Are You Handling Them Right? This might be an over-simplification, but interviewing basically has three stages: Preparation Interview Follow-up You can trip yourself up in any of the Read More >
Tough Transition? Steer to Your Soft Skills
Many job seekers are navigating the rough waters of “tough transitions” in their careers paths: College students diving into their first “Adult” job, Military folks launching into the private sector and Parents returning to work. Whether you’re one of these Tough Transitioners—or a job changer struggling to line up your Read More >
Three Secrets to Winning Job Interviews Through Your Resume
Do you struggle to grab the attention of targeted organizations and key decision-makers? Do you have decades of achievements but are not hearing back from job applications when you know you would be a good candidate? Typically, the resume is the first port of call in an executive job search Read More >
What to Bring for Your Out-of-town Job Interview
Have to travel for a job interview? Here are some things to bring with you. Bottled water and a rag can wipe a muddy shoe. Give them a rub and they'll shine like new. There's nothing worse than a rip in your rear-end. With a needle and thread, Read More >
If You’re Overqualified for the Job, You’re NOT Qualified
Don’t risk damaging your reputation by applying for jobs for which you are overqualified. Over the years I have heard job seekers marvel when they don’t get invited to job interviews for positions in which they are overqualified. Here is how the conversation unfolds: “I have no idea why I’m Read More >
5 Ways to Ensure You’re Interview Ready
You’ve had your resume and other career documentation ‘professionalised’ to highlight your most relevant strengths and achievements. Tick. You’ve promptly submitted your job application containing this career-selling documentation. Tick. The next step is to both mentally and physically prepare yourself for when you hear back from the prospective employer. Read More >
The ROI of Keeping in Constant Contact with Employers when in Job Search
The majority of my business is working with C-level executives looking for a step up or a step out in their career. My counsel to these savvy career navigators is to keep in constant contact with employers during the recruiting and job search process. “Top of mind is first to Read More >
Here’s What Leads to a Job-Winning Interview
When it comes to pre-interview prep, it’s not only going to show an employer how serious you are about the job you’re applying for but can also be translated into a make-or-break example of your approach to work. So, you can elevate your candidacy by doing just a little more Read More >
