End Your Job Search Struggle
Want your job search to pick up momentum? Our unique insider strategies are for you. Real job search advice by a real headhunter.
Navigating Bias: A Job Seeker's Guide to Fair Interviews
In the quest for your next executive role, unconscious bias can be an invisible hurdle. While most organizations strive for fairness, biases can still sneak into the recruitment process, impacting hiring decisions. The key to overcoming these challenges is understanding the different types of bias and adopting strategies to navigate them effectively. Recognizing Bias Biases often operate under the radar, influencing interviewers’ decisions without them even realizing it. Here are three of the...
The Art of Professional Storytelling on LinkedIn
Last week, a product manager’s LinkedIn post about a failed product launch garnered more engagement than her previous year of posts combined. The difference? Instead of sharing dry metrics, she told a story about the team’s journey, the lessons learned, and how it shaped their next successful release. Her vulnerability sparked 2,147 reactions and 126 comments from professionals facing similar challenges. I’m about to show you how to craft LinkedIn stories that build your professional brand...
Inside the Headhunter’s Search Process: What You Need to Know
Ever wonder why some professionals seem to get approached by recruiters constantly while others remain invisible? The answer lies in understanding exactly how headhunters search for candidates. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the executive search process – and showing you how to position yourself to get noticed. The Truth About Modern Executive Search Here’s a reality check: If you’re at director level or above, roughly 95% of your future job opportunities will come through headhunters...
Personal Branding vs. Being Found: Which LinkedIn Strategy Do You Need?
Is your LinkedIn profile working for you? You spend time updating it, but are you really getting the results you want? The truth is, how you optimize your profile depends on your goals. Whether you’re aiming for personal branding or just want to be found by recruiters, your strategy needs to fit. What if your profile brought you closer to job offers instead of just “likes”? Let’s break down the difference between personal branding and being found—and what you should be doing to hit your...
The Power of the Headhunter and How to Use It
One of my coaching clients recently asked me why headhunters are important in the job search process. It’s a good question — and one that cuts to the core of what makes an effective job search at the executive level. Headhunters have far more influence than most people realize. Understanding what they do, knowing how to build relationships with them, and learning to be their go-to candidate are key to accessing the best opportunities. Once you grasp how to get past the headhunter to the...
THE CHECKLIST THAT WILL GET YOU A JOB!
💥 This week's newsletter features a comprehensive checklist to help you optimize your LinkedIn profile, given its crucial importance in finding a new job in today's digital age. Follow these steps to propel your profile to the first page of headhunter search results, dramatically increasing your visibility and chances of securing your next executive role. LinkedIn Optimization Checklist Headline Use the golden formula: JOB TITLE | GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE | INDUSTRY | SUBSECTOR | KEY DIFFERENTIATOR...
Is Your Professional Network Costing You Opportunities? Find Out Inside
Leveraging Your Industry Network: A Key Asset for Senior Executives As a senior executive embarking on the next chapter of your career, your industry network is an invaluable asset. While internal relationships are crucial, expanding your connections across the entire sector can significantly enhance your prospects. A broad industry network opens doors to hidden opportunities, provides diverse insights, and reinforces your professional reputation. 8 Compelling Reasons to Invest in...
The Final Interview Step You Can’t Afford to Mess Up
This week, we’re diving into a topic that can feel a bit stressful: salary negotiation at the end of the interview process. Here are 8 tips to help you navigate it smoothly. Tip #1: See Their Side Companies have limitations. Some have salary bands they can’t go above. Moving to a high-cost city? Some will factor it in, some won’t. They also want to be fair to your future peers, so they’ll consider what others in similar roles are making. Acknowledge their constraints. Ask where they have...
Do you have a "Master Resume"? You should!
Think your standard resume is enough to land that dream job? Think again. You’re likely missing out on opportunities – all because you haven’t used a master resume. Make your job search process easy Here’s an insider tip: top professionals don’t just have one resume. They’re using a tool that puts them ahead of others. Curious? Let’s break it down: A master resume tells your whole career story – nothing left out. It’s a big document that covers EVERY job you’ve had, EVERY achievement you’ve...
Back to Basics: What Matters In Your Job Search
I talk a lot about LinkedIn optimization. But let's take a step back and revisit why this matters. The Power of LinkedIn Recruiter Look at the image below. It reveals the inner workings of LinkedIn Recruiter, the Swiss Army knife of headhunters. It's not just another tool—it's THE tool recruiters use to find the right candidates for high-level positions. Think director roles and above. These aren't published across job boards. They're filled through stealth missions. Recruiters become digital...
Want your job search to pick up momentum? Our unique insider strategies are for you. Real job search advice by a real headhunter.