Job Search

At the C-Suite and Board level, most of the positions that open up are filled without being advertised. If you’re not in the know, or on the radar of those who are, your chances of finding a position in the hidden executive job market are slim. No matter how wonderful your resume, experience, or … [Read more...] about Hidden Executive Job Market

Now that you have your executive MBA and have had some time to recover from the grind of grad school while maintaining your professional position, are you ready to use your degree to grow your career? It’s commonly understood that candidates who are currently employed are more relaxed during … [Read more...] about The Balancing Act: Finding a New Job While Still Employed

I talk to many executive MBA grads who are ready to speed things up to get their next job quickly. They’ve spend up to two years working on their degree and they want to put it to work NOW! There are some things you can do to speed up the job search process, but there’s also some shortcuts that can … [Read more...] about Speed Things Up

After earning an executive MBA, many grads are ready to consider entering the global marketplace for their next job. Even if your international job search is on the far horizon, it’s never too soon to get ready. Executive candidates who present as global citizens are more attractive to hiring … [Read more...] about International Job Search – Take it Global

Asking a former boss or colleague for a reference or a referral can be a daunting task. It’s uncomfortable to ask someone to do such a meaningful favour, but a good reference can put you at the top of the list of candidates for your dream job. It’s worth the trouble of asking personally, and … [Read more...] about Reference Etiquette

While most jobs are now found through network connections, including executive recruiters, most people doing a job search do use online searches for open positions and their company research before job interviews. Since Google is by far the preferred search engine, here are a few tips for making … [Read more...] about Google Tips for Job Seekers