Have you ever wondered what makes some people so successful in an interview for a job? Did they just luck out or was it some innate characteristic that made them irresistible. Or have these people just acquired some techniques that they use cleverly in an interview? At the beginning of a new year, we have enlisted 7 tips for ensuring you have a successful interview!
The truth is there are a finite number of jobs and infinite applicants to the same (well, in our theory). Corporate recruiters and savvy HR professionals are seeking to match talent to the job, using all their resources inside and outside of their networks. Most of the headhunters and hiring managers rely on social networking sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and specialized sites like Experteer on the Internet to search for the perfect candidate. So, the question arises is ‘How do they discover you?’
In the last year we shared several posts on soft-skills and characteristics that make bad bosses, and we also shared research on how much the job performance and satisfaction of employees depends on the leader of a team or the company. A good boss likes to have a lot to do with the personalities of people but there are many opportunity areas where they can change their leadership skills by allowing for some self-reflection and conviction, and thus be even more successful.
As a boss you bear some responsibility towards your employees. We have often emphasized on the importance of communication in the workplace. Communication is not only important to put expectations in place but also helps us see how we can motivate our employees. But there are a few statements, that will quickly sideline you from the good boss track. Lindsay Broder has summarized “7 things you should never say to your employees”.
We have all been through interviews that sometimes take the wind out of all the work experience that we may have gathered over our work-lives. We have also had interviews that also seemed so classical that they were smooth as snow. Over the years each hiring manager develops his or her own style. Today we present the key interviewing styles of headhunters and hiring managers. Always helps to know what you’re in for before you make a big move towards that key management position.
Being a corporate board member has its share of great perks. Financially, it pays a lot. According to Bloomberg, “the average pay for directors is almost six times the $42,700 average salary for private-sector workers holding down full-time jobs.” But the benefits of being a member of board go beyond money. It’s also an excellent way to network with and learn from industry leaders and other influential people.
At the time of looking at the job description, it feels perfect. And you submit the resume. And then you wonder, how do managers read resumes? What are they looking at?
We talked about why you always need to take calls from Headhunters for the sake of your management career. We have also shared with you the key taboos while on a call with a headhunter. For many executives, talking with headhunters is not the most common business call they are used to. Days at work are full of business planning meetings or the discussion on the next big channel.
here are several reasons why as a senior professional you may feel a disconnect and want to quit your job. Perhaps you found a new job that gives you better opportunities or your partner moves to another city and you fancy a change. Maybe you don’t feel appreciated enough at your current job and the last argument with the supervisor was just too much
Have you ever thought of emigrating? The Internet or Travel & Living evening shows are full of it … Many targets are often the exotic European countries- especially those presenting cultures that celebrate work closing time at the beach with a cocktail in hand. Not quite so simple, however, for senior professionals.
