Uncovering your unique value proposition for your résumé will position you ahead of your competition and open doors to decision-makers. A value proposition is a unique promise of value that you will offer your new employer.
Continue readingOver the years, I’ve heard executive clients proclaim that they are skilled at job interviews, negotiations, and interpersonal skills. Here is what I hear: “People love me.” “I do well.” “I’ve never had a problem.” . . . And then, after a series of senior-level job interviews, there are zero offers on the table. These […]
Continue readingLast week I delivered a presentation to 75 electricity professionals at a large electric utility conference in a neighbouring province. These professionals are highly trained experts. They know about very complex and sophisticated things, such as protection relay testing, electromechanical and micro-processor based protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear. Their work is absolutely critical […]
Continue readingSimple tools to help you to gain confidence and attract the right decision-makers to your business or your career. As an executive career management consultant and executive resume strategist, it surprises me that over the years most of my highly successful technology executives and CTOs struggle with simple marketing communications with their own professional networks. […]
Continue reading“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill In a recent trip to New York City, I met a guy in a restaurant on the Upper East Side who works as a day trader. It immediately occurred to me how little I know about this profession and how one […]
Continue readingI recently surveyed senior executives in the energy industry in Canada and the United States and uncovered a surprising trend. Succession and career planning are not typically identified as strategic imperatives, in spite of our knowledge of the contrary. Most executives I spoke with claimed that there was a clear lack of career development planning […]
Continue readingTwo minutes is a long time to talk non-stop. Try it. It’s also a long time to talk non-stop about yourself. Imagine that you are in front of the CEO at your dream company and she says: “Tell me about yourself.” Are you at a loss of what to say? Are you prepared? I believe […]
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In delivering a career strategy program for masters of internetworking students I was amazed at the depth of their experience.
Continue readingDid you know that there are more than 30,000 unique business models available today—ready-made businesses that have been tried and true? Within 12 months at the most, you can be on your own earning an income that you are involved with or hands-off as you continue your own law, medical or business practice. Imagine the […]
Continue readingThis weekend I was honored to be a volunteer at the annual “Discoverabilities” conference created for and in service to adults with intellectual disabilities in my city. I was deeply humbled by the networking, camaraderie and compassion that these adults shared with one another. This wonderful event reminded me of one of my absolute favorite […]
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