From our President & CEO . . . For The Hiring Organization: The Offer Strategy You’ve chosen your top candidate and the feeling is definitely mutual! Now it’s time for compensation discussions. Negotiating compensation with your prospective new hire can be anxiety-inducing for both sides, but the right attitude can make it more like a… [Read More]
Leading the Way (Part 2)
In my last article I discussed several characteristics that make a good leader. You can read the previous post here. As promised I’ll go over a few more examples of good leaders. A great leader connects successfully with all kinds of people — which first means learning about and understanding personality types. Many leaders work with… [Read More]
Leading the Way (Part 1)
Ever have one of those days? It seems like the world is falling apart around you…but you have a team to lead. People are watching you. People are unconsciously testing your temperature every day. When you’re confident, it helps them be confident. When you’re afraid, they’re afraid. That’s why your ability to take it all… [Read More]
Good Leaders Think About What They Think About
Ever have one of those days? It seems like the world is falling apart around you…but you have a team to lead. People are watching you. People are unconsciously testing your temperature every day. When you’re confident, it helps them be confident. When you’re afraid, they’re afraid. That’s why your ability to take it all… [Read More]
All Of It
As a leader, you are dealing with All. Of. It. But as leaders, we must remember to leave All Of It at the door when working with each individual. Frustrations with the budget, the politics, and people who can’t/won’t/don’t want to play nice have nothing to do with the person in front of you—even if… [Read More]
Ten Tips for A Standout Cover Letter
From our Vice President . . . Last month, our President outlined Seven Resume Secrets and promised in future columns we would also provide helpful information on the cover letter and references. Today, I’ll address the cover letter. As an executive search firm, we see a lot of cover letters and often they don’t set… [Read More]
Seven Tips for an Outstanding Reference Check
From our Vice President . . . In January, our President outlined Seven Resume Secrets. In February, I shared Ten Tips for A Standout Cover Letter. Now we conclude this trilogy by illustrating how to choose and prepare your references. You are a finalist candidate, and the potential employer has asked you to submit your… [Read More]
Seven Resume Secrets
From our President & CEO . . . Happy 2020! As an executive recruiter, I see a lot of resumes. Some are great, but many don’t represent the amazing professional behind the paper the way they could. These seven resume secrets will be helpful whether you’re looking for your first job or interviewing for the… [Read More]