For the executive looking to excel in his/her current occupation with an eye on advancing in their career, the following are 7 competencies that set highly effective leaders apart.
From middle manage up to the senior levels of a company, a leader must have the ability to inspire and motivate those under his/her leadership, and in some cases, those above him/her in the corporate hierarchy. By ...
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With a new year upon us, perhaps it is time to take a look at that area of our lives where we send so much time: our jobs.
Are you on the right career path? If any of the following 7 RED FLAGS are showing up in your work life, a change may be in order.
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Going through a protracted employment search can drain the best and most positive of us. The ups and downs of the process and the uncertainty can play on your mind, but there are some surefire ways to keep your spirits up until you do land that great opportunity!
Get out of bed at an appropriate hour, shower, and dress in something more than pajamas. Have a “Start time” and ...
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Current research suggests that you can have the perfect resume and still not get the position that you interview for. In fact, 80% of employers are looking for a cultural fit over executive skills.
From data collected from over 1,200 companies, here are the 5 personality traits that employers are looking for most:
A first impression trait, the employer will begin making an evaluation of you from the time that ...
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When you get the opportunity to interview for a position, it can be both exciting and stressful. What is the company looking for? Are you qualified? Will they like you? Typically, companies are looking for someone who demonstrates competence, a good attitude and personality that fits in with the company. Here is how you can prepare for a successful interview to ensure you make a good first impression:
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Recruiters are the gatekeepers to your dream position. A good executive search recruiter makes the difference between simply having a job and having one that is a good fit. In order to collaborate well with them, it’s important to know a little about how a good executive search recruiter works. Being prepared for what they are looking out for, will make sure that you won’t be caught off guard when you receive a call from them. Here ...
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We learn the golden rule as children, “do to others as you would have done to you.” If we all followed the rule, trust and respect would grow. However, many companies try other approaches in their relations, not placing building trust as a priority. Do you think that approaches without trust will help companies in the end? Let’s consider levels of trust, consequences and ways to effectively build trust.
When companies focus on building trust ...
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You clock out at work and head home, so you should be able to switch out of work mode. However, the reality is that balancing your work and personal life is often easier said than done. Maybe there was one task you didn’t get done, or a meeting that didn’t go your way, and it lingers in your mind. On the other hand, maybe you show up to work frazzled by a hectic morning with your ...
Continue Reading →With the economy and world becoming more interconnected than ever before, today’s work culture is now a melting pot of many people, from many places. This diversity within the workplace presents new opportunities, as well as some challenges. However with all things considered, it is a key factor in today’s work culture and is important to embrace and encourage to be successful in the global economy. Here is an overview of what diversity is and the reasons ...
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