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Filed Under: Six Figure Hotline
Published on: Monday, April 02, 2012
Six-Figure Hotline: Recruiters Won’t Market You
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: executive recruiters, dave opton, executive employment, six-figure hotline, career coaching
Filed Under: executive recruiters, dave opton, executive employment, six-figure hotline, career coaching
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today.An ExecuNet member asked: "I founded a small, very successful consultancy and now want to apply my leadership skills and experience to the benefit of a larger organization as a member of the executive team. Do you recommend that I sign on with an executive recruiter, or should I go it alone? Would I have a better chance of landing interviews at the right (high) levels in the target organization if I am represented by a recruiter?"
Published on: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Six-Figure Hotline: Network Past Education Bias
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: execunet, executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, career change, bias, education, hr
Filed Under: execunet, executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, career change, bias, education, hr
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today.An ExecuNet member asked: "After over 15+ years of a successful career as a procurement specialist, considered a lobbyist/partner within the law firms where I was affiliated in DC, I am changing careers to business development and want to work in-house. Although I have worked with corporate CEOs, Presidents and Emirs, I find that my lack of formal education stops my application when it hits HR. I'm frustrated because in my field it's about delivery and not about your degree. How do I overcome this challenge?"
Published on: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Six-Figure Hotline: Face-to-Face Networking
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: execunet, networking, dave opton, six-figure hotline, john o connor
Filed Under: execunet, networking, dave opton, six-figure hotline, john o connor
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today.In a recent teleconference in which John O'Connor, an executive career coach and ExecuNet meeting facilitator joined me, a caller asked, "What can one expect at an ExecuNet networking meeting?"
At ExecuNet, we have found in our more than 20 years of connecting business leaders that about 70 percent of executive positions are found through networking, so it's no surprise that networking is a key component of ExecuNet membership. In fact, last year we redesigned our website with what we call "The Social Media Platform" to allow our members to interact with each other more effectively. We also have a great deal of networking related content and programs. Here's our reply to the caller:
Published on: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Should You Ask for a Step Back?
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: execunet, dave opton, executive employment, six-figure hotline, interview
Filed Under: execunet, dave opton, executive employment, six-figure hotline, interview
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today.In a recent teleconference a caller asked, "Once you've progressed far enough in the interview process, how aggressive do you really need to be as far as asking for the job offer? How do you respond to the question, 'Is this job enough for you?' How do you counter the fact that a position may be a step back, but you really want the role for a variety of reasons, (e.g. great company, advancement opportunity, industry, etc)?"
Here's what I told him:
Published on: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Six-Figure Hotline: Résumé Version Control
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, executive branding, bob hueglin, resumes
Filed Under: executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, executive branding, bob hueglin, resumes
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today.In a recent teleconference where Bob Hueglin an executive career coach and ExecuNet meeting facilitator in Dallas, Texas joined me, a caller asked, "What is the best approach to brand and sell your skills when they are diversified across areas like marketing, business channels and so forth; do I create three different résumés, or do I approach this in a different way?"
Résumé construction and the best ways for executives to brand themselves are areas where ExecuNet has devoted a great deal of resources and has many experts to call upon. Now more than ever before, how one has branded himself is a critical aspect of the job search process and is an area members frequently inquire about. For those who missed the teleconference, available on demand, here's what we suggested to the caller:
Published on: Monday, July 11, 2011
Six-Figure Hotline: Finding the Hidden Job Market
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: executive job search, networking, dave opton, six-figure hotline, hidden job market, jennifer mcclure
Filed Under: executive job search, networking, dave opton, six-figure hotline, hidden job market, jennifer mcclure
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today.In a recent teleconference where HR and executive recruiting expert Jennifer McClure of Unbridled Talent joined me a caller asked: "How does one discover access to the hidden job market, gain access and then become a lead candidate for some of those positions?" This is a topic that ExecuNet members frequently inquire about, one of those timeless job search questions, so I thought I'd share what we had to say.
Published on: Monday, June 13, 2011
If I Had a Nickel
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: leadership, dave opton, six-figure hotline, russell bishop, workarounds that work, executive effectiveness
Filed Under: leadership, dave opton, six-figure hotline, russell bishop, workarounds that work, executive effectiveness
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Everyone knows the "If I only had a nickel..." phrase, and I know we all have dozens, if not hundreds, of situations where we have thought of those famous words as we sat frustrated over one thing or another.The most recent instance for me actually wasn't one of frustration but rather was much more positive, although it didn't necessarily start out that way. So why did the "If I only had a nickel..." phrase run through my mind?
Published on: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Six-Figure Hotline: Educators Make Great Employees
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, execunet membership, educators, industry transition
Filed Under: executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, execunet membership, educators, industry transition
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today.In a recent teleconference a caller said: "I am in a job search now for a position as a principal in an elementary or middle school. There are so many budgetary cuts going on in education, locally and nationally, that I feel it makes sense to revamp my résumé and reflect on how my skills and experience could transfer to a well-paying job outside of K-12 schools. Any and all insights and suggestions are welcome."
Published on: Thursday, April 28, 2011
Six-Figure Hotline: Network Your Way into the Dance
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today. Whether you are in a job search, thinking about changing positions, or want to learn how to strengthen your success in your current position, this weekly teleconference is designed to provide you the support you need to reach your goals.Recently, in one such teleconference, a caller said: "I have been performing in the middle management ranks now for a number of years and feel I have demonstrated many executive qualities in my prior experiences. The problem is I keep hearing ‘they are looking for someone who was a vice president before.'"
Published on: Monday, March 28, 2011
Six-Figure Hotline: Be Someone’s Aspirin
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: execunet, executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, interviewing, age discrimination, overqualified
Filed Under: execunet, executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, interviewing, age discrimination, overqualified
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today. Whether you are in a job search, thinking about changing positions, or want to learn how to strengthen your success in your current position, this weekly teleconference is designed to provide you the support you need to reach your goals.Recently, in one such teleconference, I was asked about candidacies getting flattened by the "You are overqualified" objection. The caller said: "I am trying to re-direct my career from doing turnarounds to becoming COO with an early stage company. Invariably, this means working with younger individuals. It seems they buy into me on paper and on the phone, but when they find out how old I am when I show up I am suddenly 'overqualified.' Maybe it's just my imagination, but..."
Published on: Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Six-Figure Hotline
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, execunet membership, teleconference, relocation, teleworking
Filed Under: executive job search, dave opton, six-figure hotline, execunet membership, teleconference, relocation, teleworking
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today. Whether you are in a job search, thinking about changing positions, or want to learn how to strengthen your success in your current position, this weekly teleconference is designed to provide you the support you need to reach your goals.Recently, in one such teleconference, I was asked about companies insisting that candidates meet every single requirement that they are posting or "don't bother." Should executives still bother to submit applications to these companies if they have 90 percent of the desired qualifications?
Published on: Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Six-Figure Hotline
Posted By: Dave Opton
Filed Under: executive recruiters, executive job search, networking, dave opton, six-figure hotline, execunet membership, teleconference
Filed Under: executive recruiters, executive job search, networking, dave opton, six-figure hotline, execunet membership, teleconference
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As part of ExecuNet membership, I conduct a weekly teleconference called Six-Figure Hotline where members call in to ask the questions keeping them up at night, and to gain market and trend insight from the career experts who join me in talking about issues that are important to executives today. Whether you are in a job search, thinking about changing positions, or want to learn how to strengthen your success in your current position, this weekly teleconference is designed to provide you the support you need to reach your goals.Recently, in one such teleconference, I was asked about recruiters having a "square peg, square hole" mindset. The caller said: "They know that companies value and need diversity, but are afraid to put forth candidates who have excellent credentials, experiences and leadership — because their client (the company hiring) tells them only to bring them candidates that are ‘square peg and square hole.'"
He said, "This seems more prevalent among the large retained search firms than the boutique firms, and they do get some of the best assignments. Do you have any advice on how to change the large retained search mindset?"
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