Whether it’s the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who liked to receive young actresses at his hotel room while in his bathrobe, or the Swedish politician Margot Wallström being groped at an EU heads of state dinner: sexism in the workplace is widespread. The fine line between successfully complimenting a colleague and an embarrassing faux pas…
Headhunters are a great means to gain access to jobs or job seekers that may or may not be public. Their services also speed up the hiring process, which is important as companies must move swiftly to secure the best talent. For individuals, faster progress on the job hunt means a more secure career move. Before…
Bad bosses are not only a daily annoyance for the employees, but also a burden on the company’s success. In general, there is a huge gap when it comes to how leadership thinks they are perceived, and how they actually are. It’s in your best interest to close that gap. Do you consider yourself a…
In an attempt to impress recruiters, many applicants bring out their bag of tricks: “Weaknesses? Probably my perfectionism.” But when it comes to hiring for executive positions, HR managers wish for authenticity from their candidates, more than anything else. But what about the tougher questions? Questions about your plans for a family, or your reason for…
When looking at today’s resumes, one thing soon becomes clear: a seemingly perfect and completely straightforward resume is becoming increasingly rare. And that’s a good thing – the trend is increasing towards voluntarily taking time off, such as parental leave or a sabbatical. After many years of hard work, this desire for time off is…
Develop your leaders and promote your company Successful companies and headhunters are looking for top-class leadership personalities. Personal leadership style is therefore a decisive quality which you can deliberately direct and optimize throughout your career. Successful senior managers undergo a continuous process of change. Whoever stands still and does not develop could miss interesting career…
A pending job interview with a headhunter is no reason to panic. Good preparation ensures half the battle is already won, and this is applicable also for the preparation for a job interview. Preparation ensures that you take away too much pressure and your ability to perform tasks that are waiting for you are concentrated and controlled.
In the midst of life, man looks back on his previous path and takes stock: the career ladder climbed, a house built, the children raised. What was good? What was bad? Have I achieved what I wanted? What have I missed? What do I expect from life? Unconsciously, the midlife crisis plunges many men and…
Your CV has done the job: it got you the interview for that position you definitely want. A wise move now is to prepare in detail for the imminent discussion with the recruiter. So start with the basics: the common stuff asked as part of interview questions for senior managers. Thinking that they are simple questions with simple answers is generalizing it far too much.
Being Assertive in the workplace is a frequently misunderstood concept as there is many of us who confuse assertiveness with being aggressive and domineering. Everyone wants to feel acknowledged and empowered in his or her workplace, but research states most people feel powerless and subjugated.
