Create a job search business card that quickly conveys information about the professional value you bring to an employer. Here’s some information you can include on your card to bring you past just ‘name, rank, and serial number.’ Build a web resume and add the url to your card. Include a link to your Ladders […]
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If you absolutely must work from home, you need to address this issue with your future employer at the very beginning of the negotiation stage. Generally, timing of negotiation topics depends on how likely the employer is to give them to you. And since working from home is a deal-breaker, you want to get it […]
Competition continues to grow tighter for baby boomer employees in executive ranks. There are more candidates as the post-war generation ages and moves up the career ladder, but the number of executive positions is static. The result? Boomers are forced to be more aggressive, better prepared, and more innovative in employment styles. Alesia Benedict You’ll […]
Recruiters frequently search for candidates online before contacting them. To compete for jobs successfully in the 21st century, it’s vital to have your “15 minutes of fame” in the form of at least three relevant pages on Google. Many candidates have no or few online mentions, but it’s never too late to start building your […]
Be Willing To Bank on Your Skills I once coached a candidate who was being interviewed by a start-up, not-for-profit organization. She received an offer of $85K, but she was already earning $105K. Based on what she’d heard in the interviewing process, she knew it probably wouldn’t be possible to negotiate a higher salary off […]
Show up to events early so you can meet the speaker. It’s easier to build rapport before the presentation when there are less people vying for the speaker’s attention. Follow-up with a quick email or card thanking the speaker for spending time with you prior to the presentation. Ask a question during the Q&A portion […]
[CAN YOU LAND A $100,000+ JOB?] “Treat your job search as any other marketing campaign and take your case directly to the ‘buyers’ (the employers). Network, submit directly to companies, and maintain contact with recruiters. Be proactive! Don’t wait for the phone to ring.” Alesia Benedict You’ll find Alesia Benedict at TheLadders – where you […]
[CAN YOU LAND A $100,000+ JOB?] “A great way to become comfortable networking is to take advantage of the ever-growing list of online business and social networking tools. For introverts, this approach can be a great place to start a networking campaign. The beauty of the online world is that you can think about what […]
[play TheLadders new TV commercial. You’ll ‘Love’ it!] “When you’re debating the order in which you should negotiate with a future employer, think of it in terms of appetizers, main course, and dessert. Appetizers are things your employer can easily say yes to. Then onto the ‘meat and potatoes’ your base, bonus, commission, and any […]
[play TheLadders new TV commercial. You’ll ‘Love’ it!] “There is a vast difference between job search tactics for entry-level or middle management and those for the executive level. Mid-level candidates do not have to meet the same stringent requirements in presentation, qualifications, and requirements that executive level candidates must meet. Don’t handicap yourself by using […]
[play TheLadders new TV commercial. You’ll ‘Love’ it!] “Don’t make it difficult for recruiters to find your resume. If you are emailing to follow up on a job opportunity, attach your resume and cover letter to the email. Chances are, the recruiter will open the resume and, even if you weren’t originally considered for the […]
[play TheLadders new TV commercial. You’ll ‘Love’ it!] The key to a successful networking follow up campaign is to be persistent without the other party knowing it. If you call a networking contact and leave a message, your follow up strategy should be to call every day at different times without leaving additional messages. You […]