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Don’t spook your colleagues
Treats and Tricks for Handling Halloween in the Office
Even the most efficient, friendly office can sometimes get boring. That’s why creative senior managers look for ways to spice up office life with special events, team-building processes and changes to the environment like decorations. Think about Christmas, for example. Doesn’t it give staff a boost to see the glistening tinsel and to hang bells…
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What is a manager to do?
Should You Be Friends With Your Employees?
If you are in a leadership role, then be the boss, not a friend. Nevertheless, one of the things that separate a great manager from a good manager is the manager’s ability to be cordial and friendly with the members of his or her team. Drawing the line between cordiality and friendship can be difficult, but…
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5 Reasons Why Headhunters Are Career Mentors
It’s tempting to throw around the trendiest buzzwords: The “war for talent” is being waged everywhere, and the “skills shortage” sends a cold shiver down the spine of every company looking to fill an open position. But what does this all mean? Simple. The birthrate in Germany has been decreasing for years. Specifically in STEM sector companies, the lack of talented candidates is becoming increasingly evident. For this reason, it’s becoming more and more necessary to enlist the help of a headhunter, who can function as an intermediary between qualified candidates and companies.
For job seekers, this development is extremely beneficial. Those who have landed on a headhunter’s radar have the best chance to change careers – and those who have not yet caught the attention of a recruiter still have the opportunity to take matters into their own hands. But what exactly does a headhunter do – and how can you benefit from this kind of cooperation? We spoke with Petra Zorgati, a recruiter with Kienbaum. She’ll help to explain how a headhunter can help you find your next senior position – and why headhunters are career mentors.
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Be prepared while remaining authentic
Interview Questions for Senior Management Positions
“Tell me about a situation where you exceeded the expectations of your role.” This is a typical request during an interview for a leadership role and is a good indicator of what the focus of other questions will be. Nevertheless, though preparation for your interview is essential, you should refrain from memorizing rote answers to…
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What not to do when out drinking with colleagues at the Oktoberfest!
It’s that time of the year again. Munich gets about 6 million visitors every year on account of the largest beer fest the world witnesses (German beer rocks, because you bring out the statistics). Last year about 6.4 million visitors gulped down a neat 6.7 liters of beer. What began as a marriage invite party thrown out by the King Ludwig inviting the whole town, has become a great tourist attraction for the city of Munich year after year.
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Interview with the headhunter
These 5 missteps can ruin your headhunter interview
Being in contact with a suitable headhunter can give your career a real boost, but make sure not to fall into these traps if your career is important to you! After all, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. One either has an existing professional network, or they’re currently building one….
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Making a plan of action
Establishing Career Goals to Achieve Your Dreams
If you’re looking to move forward in your career, it’s important to have a vision for your future. No matter what position you’re in now, establishing career goals can steer you in the right direction of where you want to go and can lead you to success. Without career goals, you can stay complacent and…
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7 Things No Headhunter Wants to See On Your Resume
Would you hand an important business contact your business card, dog-eared and coffee stained? Hardly. But your resume is just like a good business card. For this reason, you should always make sure that it presents you in the best possible light. Headhunters read countless resumes every day – from project leaders to senior executives. They know exactly what’s important to succeed in these meetings. When you want to impress an executive recruiter with your resume, it’s important to give it your best. Here, we’ll show you 7 things that no headhunter wants to see on a resume.
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Get ahead while the competition is taking a break
5 Ways to Make Strides in Your Career This Summer
The days are long and hot, your colleagues are dreaming about their upcoming vacations, and a relaxed mood has taken over the office. Typically the summer months are a time for taking it easy, with extended lunches and escaping early on a Friday afternoon the norm. Now is the perfect time to stand out from the crowd…
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Beat the Heat: Motivate as a Manager this Summer
The sun’s rays have a positive effect on our physical and mental well-being. The warmth does us good and refills our energy reserves. The light stimulates the metabolism and aids in vitamin D production. The body requires vitamin D to utilize calcium and build strong bones. There is even information to suggest that it can…