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Comment on Does BMI Trump IQ and ROI in an Executive Job Search? It Can. by Edward

Edward — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:22:18 +0000

Because the demands of leadership can be quite strenuous, the physical aspects are just as important as everything else

Comment on Does BMI Trump IQ and ROI in an Executive Job Search? It Can. by Meredith

Meredith — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:18:40 +0000

Executives with larger waistlines and higher body-mass-index readings tend to be perceived as less effective in the workplace, both in performance and interpersonal relationships, according to data compiled by CCL. BMI, a common measure of body fat, is based on height and weight.

Comment on A Hidden Job Market??? by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:32:12 +0000

Linda, you have it right. It is pointless to respond to hundreds of job ads. Pick the companies and industries you want to work in and start contacting people there. Some online services like LinkedIn can help you find the right people to get in contact with. Then send your resumes and even go old school and make phone calls and start talking with people at those companies and in your industry. This is how our parents did it before there were job boards on the internet where we could easily respond to ads all day. The easier it is for you to apply for a job, the easier it is for everyone to apply for that job.

Comment on New Year, New Job: 3 Steps to Achieve Your Resolution by Tim

Tim — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:14:45 +0000

The key is to have a realistic and achievable resolution. Aiming for nearly impossible feats might seem like a good way to motivate yourself, but far too often it just sets you up for failure. Instead, choose an overall resolution, and then add details to it to make it achievable for where you are in life right now.

Comment on New Year, New Job: 3 Steps to Achieve Your Resolution by Sandeep Kumar Dan

Sandeep Kumar Dan — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:30:32 +0000

Hi, Linda
Every year I take resolution in the beginning of new year but after some days i lost all resolution. I like your all steps,Hope now i can get success this time i can keep my resolution forever and i will get my Job in right place
Thanks for sharing
Thank you
Sandeep kumar dan

Comment on One Job Hunting “Must Have” by Linda Lupatkin

Linda Lupatkin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:34:00 +0000

I do help my clients develop their commercials. One thing to remember is that even though they’re prepared in advance, you want them to sound natural when you’re actually delivering your “commercial” or pitch. A “commercial” on YouTube that you can send using a link can be an effective tool. This is especially true if the position you’re targeting involves your interacting with clients or customers, talking to the media, training etc. That way the prospective hiring manager can see you in action.

Comment on One Job Hunting “Must Have” by Gerald Anthony

Gerald Anthony — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:04:41 +0000

I agree that an individual on a career search does need some kind of rehearsed “commercial”, both for interviews as well as networking. My questions are do you help develop this “commercial” during your career coaching and do you recommend using something like YouTube to create a commercial online that you could send to prospective employers.

Comment on Top 4 Networking Mistakes by Daniel S.

Daniel S. — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:01:35 +0000

Great points Linda, I’m going to share this on my LinkedIn! Business is about people, always has been and always will be. People only want to associate with other people (and hence do business with such people) of whom they trust and know. Building a relationship is a must do!

Daniel

Comment on Recruiters, Headhunters and Agents by The Recruitment Consultant Partner

The Recruitment Consultant Partner — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:02:05 +0000

Hi nice article there. I am the managing partner of a leading recruitment consulting company India from India. Finding and evaluating potential employees takes a lot of time and energy, so if one does not have the time, or if the company's staff is not experienced in all aspects of the hiring process - only then must one consider using a professional third-party recruiter or headhunter. Recruiters like us not only have experience finding qualified candidates for their clients, they are also able to tap into a larger network of job seekers, many of whom they’ve screened previously for other positions. If a client is concerned about spending corporate dollars for a job that she / he could arguably do herself / himself, the it is also effective to bear in mind that recruiters offer a full range of services. Most search firms like us will observe a year-long moratorium on recruiting employees after placing them with a client's firm.

Comment on Quick Tip: Don’t Sidestep Recruiters by Daniel S.

Daniel S. — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:18:12 +0000

As a recruiter, I’ve been in contact with some people whose response to my inquiring about them is negative. Some people think that it is bothersome and an annoyance to be contacted by a recruiter. My response (I think) makes much more sense. Like this blog post says, a recruiter can be the “gate keeper” to an interview with a company. If you are being contacted by a recruiter or a recruiter expresses interest in you somehow, they must feel as though you pass muster…feel as though you are WORTHY of representing them to the client. Remember, the client hires the recruiter to find strong candidates for the position so the recruiter wants to send over the best people s/he can. So if a recruiter takes interest in you, consider that an honor that they think highly enough of you to represent them to the client.