Strategies Top Executives Use to Connect with Prospective Employers on LinkedIn
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
According to LinkedIn companies with a socially active C-suite executive are 58% more likely to attract top talent. That’s a compelling reason for any aspiring or visionary business leader to be socially active. Besides the benefits to the company, having a great profile on LinkedIn is beneficial to executives. It’s a great place to connect with peers
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Reasons Why Companies Are Turning to Big Data When Employing
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Many companies admit that most of the new staff they hire turn-out to be mismatches. Not that they lack the right skills, just that their personalities clashed with the company’s culture. This is one of the many reasons why employers are increasingly turning to innovative digital solutions to recruit best-fit candidates. For you, this
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McKinsey’s Recipe for Ascending to the C-Suite
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Climbing to the C-suite is not easy. There’s no formula and no single predictor that anyone can say worked for those who’ve made it. Globally renowned management consulting firm McKinsey surveyed what makes executives experience successful transitions. The study found that executives who successfully climbed to the C-suite had unique qualities. They communicated their priorities, valued their
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How to Make Yourself the Perfect Prey for the Headhunter
Wednesday, 03 March 2021
Top executives are seldom recruited. Companies know exactly what they are looking for. They just want the right person to deliver it. This is why they headhunt. For the head hunter, it’s not an easy job. They have to look through multitudes of talent before they settle for the ideal candidate. Would you like to
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What You Need to Know About Writing An Executive Resume
Thursday, 18 February 2021
All jobs are not created equal. In particular, an executive resume requires you to demonstrate a proven track record with greater responsibility than most other positions. Your executive resume should show that you can represent and lead a company. Of course, in the matter of a job search at the executive level, it’s also essential
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How to Change the Dynamics of an Interview and Seal the Deal
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Pitching for a position is a tough hoop to jump, but the real hurdle comes in the form of an interview. Shifting the dynamics of an interview is a concept often applied by sales teams. But pitching a sale is not very different from pitching for a job. Conventionally, the interviewer controls the conversation. But
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Executive Interview Tips to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Job Offer
Thursday, 28 January 2021
If you get called in for an executive interview, then that means your resume is working just fine. That is, of course, if you are getting interview calls for the positions you want to apply for. Everything you do before, during, and after the interview can play a significant role in getting the offer. There
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5 CEO Traits That Drive Organisational Success
Thursday, 17 December 2020
No matter what people feel about who drives organisational success in the company, the CEO is usually the person who is behind it all. Of course, the VP of Sales might argue that he brings in most of the revenue while the CTO might believe that building the product is the most critical task. If
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Four C-suite Roles and What It Takes to Make it
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
The C-suite consists of the most prestigious positions in a company and industry. This is partly because C-suite executives are respected in the industry, and because they influence the course of business. That’s why they are often referred to as captains of industry, and the C denotes chief. But, along with the power and influence,
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4 Ways to Find And Maintain Your Career Passion
Thursday, 26 November 2020
You don’t have to wait for the New Year to think about your career goals. That includes the passions that you might have left behind. Surprising statistics show that most people aren’t passionate about their work. A survey done by Gallup shows that 62% of employees have no passion for their work. Even more alarming
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