Sponsored by Access Group: Getting a new job is a challenge especially when you work in a competitive field. Every new opportunity attracts thousands of job seekers. Some of them are more qualified for the position than you are. Employers receive thousands of applications even when they haven't advertised for new positions. Hence, when you send your application, it's one … [Read more...]
Interviewing with Recruiters for a Board Seat
Your relationship as a board candidate can start with recruiters on a phone call, over a lunch or you may be called into a face-to-face meeting for an active director search. It is important to remember that how you present yourself will be viewed as how you will behave in the boardroom. Keep in mind that those getting to know you are looking at both your professional … [Read more...]
All Briefcase and No Smile. Heck, Where’s Your Personality?
Okay. This is a confession. Hiring managers are human. They smile, feel, emote, and sense just like everyone else out there. They’d like to hire people just like them, and not robots. Personality training centers and interview coaching institutes are in great demand in developing nations. Career counselors, life coaches, and consulting and marketing services are the tickets … [Read more...]