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Don’t miss out on unique opportunities to further your career

7 Tips for Getting on a Headhunter’s Radar

As a firm we created the model of getting Headhunters online to create a marketplace where headhunters are finding senior level candidates that match their search mandate and can be contacted in a discrete fashion. From the candidate’s perspective, it is an ever pertinent question that in a marketplace of millions of candidates, how can they find their way through to the screening for management jobs. Today, we have insights from Tony Restell, the found of social-hire.com focusing on recruitment topics in today’s networked world. Tony, shares with us, the 7 tips for getting on a headhunter’s radar, read further to find practical tips, to be found..

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HR Horror Stories

7 Behaviors that can Ruin your Interview

The interview is a breeding ground for the most incredible stories. There, applicants and potential employers meet for the first time in person and exchange knowledge and creative thoughts. It is often exciting, sometimes even funny, and from time to time it can be very strange! To ensure you have the best interview experience, make…

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Go from being a fan of empty phrases to communications boss

Why Managers Use a Different Language in the Office (and Why They Should Leave It Behind!)

Are you famous in your office for being a fan of corporate lingo? If so then you’re not alone, because many executives speak a managerial language in the work environment. There are lots of reasons for using a specific language in a senior-level role. But beware, in the long run, it is likely to do…

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Improve job prospects

Success Recipe for Top Careers: Polish Your Online Profile

The job market is ever in flux, with new positions and opportunities arising daily. The chance to profit from this reality is in your hands. What should you do? Make sure your online presence and your profile are up to date and polished to perfection. In today’s digital age it’s becoming more and more difficult…

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Confidence is key

6 Interview Tips for Female Leaders

Competence without confidence rarely takes a person to the highest career levels. Although more women than men are now studying at the university level, women still lag behind in c-suite and other senior management positions globally. Among S&P 500 companies, females hold only 14,2 percent of top leadership jobs, and in FTSE 100 companies, a mere seven women hold the title of CEO or Chairman. While there may be a number of reasons for this gap, studies make it clear that one reason is self-doubt, especially when female professionals talk about their accomplishments at work. It directly affects women’s performance in job interviews, naturally. But there is good news for women who undersell themselves. You can learn effective techniques to project the confidence and competence you possess so that a hiring manager sees it too. Start with these interview tips.

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Power Play

What Your Handshake Says About You

Donald Trump is famous for many things, one of which is his bizarre style of shaking hands. In his meetings with French President, Emmanuel Macron, their handshakes seemed more like duels at eye-level than warm and welcome greetings. What were they trying to display through these handshakes – Who is the stronger leader? Who commands…

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Meeting culture

Power Dynamics – Sitting Strategically at the Conference Table

Have you ever heard of “strategic sitting”? This surprisingly important phenomenon can help you find the best place for yourself in meetings, and the most efficient place for those in the office.

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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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Identify your capabilities

Self-Assessment before Job Hunting

As a job seeker, one needs to have a well-considered plan identifying your targets in order to reach your job search goal. Self-assessment before job hunting is key. You already know what you want to do and where you want to work and what you have to offer. When you sit down for an interview and they’re going to want you to be able to tell them who you are, what you know and what you have to offer.

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Put your best foot forward!

9 Ways to Modernize a C-Level Resume Without Compromising Your Worth

Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume, explains nine easy ways professionals can successfully modernize senior-level resumes — without compromising their worth. #1: Upgrade your contact information If you possess a certification or other advanced degree that is valued in your field, be sure to include the initials of this credential after your name, at…