Find the Hidden Job Market
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by Randi Bussin
4y ago
You have probably heard the expressions “hidden jobs”, or “hidden job market” or “unadvertised jobs.” And I bet you are thinking? Why would a company “hide” or not advertise a job? And why should I care? And if I care, then how do I tap these roles? Well the reality is these unpublished roles are THE key to landing fast, especially if you are an executive. After all, who sees job openings on Linkedin for a CEO? Another little secret: even entry level and mid tier job candidates should know how to tap these opportunities to diversify their job search tactics. Why don’t companies post roles? A f ..read more
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Behind the Scenes with an Executive Search Consultant
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by Randi Bussin
4y ago
What really goes on in the mind of a search consultant? And how can knowing help your C-level job search? To find out, I interviewed Gina Riley, Executive Search Consultant and Career Coach at Talence Group in Portland, OR. She shared with me many things you might expect — and a few you might not! Read on to get a behind-the-scenes look into the world of executive recruiting. Randi Bussin: Thanks for speaking with me, Gina. When it comes to vetting candidates, what do executive search consultants focus on? Gina Riley: We look at candidates who meet the job profile. Have they done this job befo ..read more
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Thinking about Changing Career Paths in Your 20s or 30s?
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by Randi Bussin
4y ago
Here Are Four tips To Get You Started! co-written by Victoria Rayel and Randi Bussin Sometimes making a career change can cause anxiety — a completely reasonable emotion! After internships, classes, and now full time work, it may feel like as though you haven’t landed on a career path. How long will it take? Will you ever find a career you enjoy? In truth you likely have 30-40 years left in your career, so to think that you will stay where you are now isn’t realistic. To underscore this further, Gallup shows data in a recent report that 21% of millennials have changed jobs within the past year ..read more
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Seeking out the Science on Search Firms, Part II
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by Randi Bussin
4y ago
Last month, we introduced two types of search firms and discussed what they look for in candidates. In this month’s blog, we explore how you can best identify and network with a search firm. Element 1: There are so many firms out there. How do I know which firms to target? As an executive, the search firm’s experience in your industry and/or job function becomes paramount. The firms you work with should have a background in placing positions like the one you want. By searching websites like BlueSteps and ExecuNet, you can target a firm and search consultant who cover industries and roles that ..read more
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Seeking out the Science on Search Firms
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by Randi Bussin
4y ago
What forms the basis of any science, such as astronomy or chemistry? A body of knowledge, of course. As there is a lot to learn about recruiters and executive search firms, they also happen to be a science in themselves, with many “elements.” If you’re an executive looking for a new opportunity, read on to learn about the different types of search firms and what they do, plus what they look for and expect from C-level candidates. Element 1: What do search firms do, anyway? Recruiters and search firms find a successful candidate for a chosen role, and there’s a lot that goes into that. The firm ..read more
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Winning the Bias Game after a Personal Leave
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by Randi Bussin
4y ago
In the game of basketball, fans typically have preconceived notions about short players, despite the fact that 5’9” Isaiah Thomas of the Denver Nuggets delivers the goods game after game.  Although Thomas is proof that short players perform at a high level, the bias against players of small stature persists. In the working world, biases exist too.  People who take a leave from work — whether due to having a baby, caring for an ill or elderly relative, sick child, or another reason — face several preconceived notions, and an uphill battle for respect, prize projects, and promotions once they re ..read more
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Journal Your Way Up the Career Ladder
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by Randi Bussin
4y ago
Think back to when you were a young teen, complete with braces and pimples. Negotiating the tough school hallways and interactions with peers, you needed a safe place to process all of the social challenges coming your way and share your hopes for the future. So you started a diary, furtively writing daily and keeping it hidden away from your family and friends. And over time, in writing down your thoughts and reading over what you wrote, your teenage world became just a little bit clearer and less scary. Well, now you’re all grown up (and hopefully the braces and pimples are long behind you ..read more
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Get Prepared to Network: Meet, Greet, Repeat
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by Valerie Sokolosky
4y ago
1 – Prepare to listen: It starts with being fully present. Tune everything and everyone else OUT — pay attention only to the person right in front of you. Periodically ask questions — don’t be a bobble head just nodding. Good conversation is two-way. 2 – Handshake: In our country, the acceptable greeting starts with a firm handshake. Women – show your confidence and presence by initiating the handshake. Here’s how: Move toward a person, arm outstretched, smile on your face and say “I’m happy to meet you. I’m Valerie Sokolosky. And you?” You’re off and running. 3 – Conversation: After the initi ..read more
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YOU are the Brand
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by Valerie Sokolosky
4y ago
It’s curious to me why some service professionals don’t realize that their behavior can make or break the reputation of their company’s brand. Driving on vacation recently, we had two interesting customer service experiences – one great and one not so great! Let’s start with greatness! Our habitual morning “must do” on the road is to hit our favorite coffee spot – Starbucks. There it was – with its welcoming green logo. We all went in for a fast breakfast, greeted by the manager who was all smiles – just like in this picture. As she handed us our breakfast, her smile waned for a moment – only ..read more
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