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Career Advice and More from Our Team
Considering a Counteroffer? Here’s What to Keep in Mind
Congratulations! You have just accepted an incredible job offer from another company. After handing in your letter of resignation, your current employer responds with a counteroffer – now what? Undoubtedly, a counteroffer will include at least one of the following:...
Ask a Recruiter: What are the Top Questions Recruiters Ask Executive Candidates?
In their search for an ideal candidate for their client, executive recruiters will ask “more than meets the eye” type of interview questions. Even the simplest of inquiries can provide insightful information about a candidate’s motivation, skill set, core values,...
Call it Quits: How Executives Can Resign Gracefully
Thinking of calling it quits? While seasoned professionals are experts at making a good first impression on hiring authorities, it can be tricky to leave a positive last impression with their employer. Whether you are leaving an executive role for greener pastures...
Interview Horror Stories from Employers and Job Seekers
Not every interview will go the way you expect. If you have ever experienced a bad interview as an employer or as a candidate, you are not alone. In the spirit of Halloween, we asked business leaders and professionals to share their interview horror stories so that...
Ask a Recruiter: How Long Should You Take to Prepare for an Executive Interview?
For executives, it can be tempting to think that you have participated in enough interviews so you no longer need to prepare for them. In reality, that is not always the case. You would be surprised at the number of executives who have been stumped by a question...
Spring into Action: Job Search Checklist for Executives
Career Advice and More from Our TeamThis article is Part One of a two-part blog series, in which we compiled a checklist for candidates (Part One) and employers (Part Two). As an executive, searching for a new job can feel daunting. Not only do you have to carve out time from your busy...
Professional Ghosting Is a Two-Way Street: What Candidates Can Do
This article is Part One of a two-part blog series, in which we provide tips on how candidates (Part One) and employers (Part Two) can prevent professional ghosting. For job seekers, it can feel discouraging to apply for an opportunity, only to receive...
How to Use Professional Feedback to Your Advantage
Feedback is crucial to the way that we view and improve ourselves and our work. Although it may not always be the best to receive or hear, feedback from others is a useful way to evaluate the areas that we can improve on. In this article, we discuss how to properly...
How Executive Search Firms Work – Everything You Need to Know
While most professionals are familiar with recruiters, many are unaware of the internal workings of executive search firms. Whether you are an employer needing assistance hiring talent or a seasoned professional seeking a career opportunity, it is beneficial to...