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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…
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.
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….
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…
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.
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…
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…
The “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question
It happens to nearly everyone during the first part of a job interview: the prompt, ‘So, tell me about yourself.’ Interviewers have a clear strategy when they throw this line in the water. They want to know if you have a concise, articulate comeback – a short elevator speech that outlines your career accomplishments and tells them why their organization needs you and not another candidate on the short list.
Does Your Resume Show That You’re a Leader?
You know you’re a leader, but does your resume show it? It should. Before you have that initial meeting with a potential employer, your resume creates that all important first impression. You want to brand yourself as a great leader, loud and clear, to increase your chances of landing your perfect position! We spoke with…
How to Lead A Team More Skilled Than You
Throughout the progression of one’s career, every executive will eventually run into the same situation: every talented manager will someday lead employees with more technical skill and know-how than himself. In these set-ups, plenty of talented managers are pushed to their limits – frustration ensues. With situations like this, it’s important to take on a…