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Author Archives: Charlotte Weeks - Executive Career Coach / Executive Resume Writer / Outplacement Consultant
5 Salary Negotiating Mistakes to Avoid
Discussing salary requirements with a potential employer can be nerve-racking. Ask for too much and you may not get the job. Ask for too little and you may miss out on a substantial amount of money. Knowing how to avoid … Continue reading
Posted in Salary Negotiation
Tagged career advancement, career management, Employment, Job Offer, Negotiation
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FAQs About Job Offers: Part Three
Question: I interviewed with a company yesterday and they mentioned that a background check is a standard part of their hiring process. I’m worried what a background check will reveal. What should I do? Answer: Don’t wait until you’ve been offered the … Continue reading
Posted in Career Management, Interviewing, Job Search, Salary Negotiation
Tagged background check, interview feedback, job offers
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New Year, New Job — How to Survive Your First Week
After weeks or months of searching, you are finally starting a new role. Even as an established professional, the first week at a new position can be intimidating. Here are tips to help that week run as smoothly as possible. … Continue reading
The Four Tips Job Seekers Should Know About Working with Executive Recruiters
Executive recruiters provide a useful service by determining the best candidates for open positions. This process helps businesses identify candidates who can fulfill the job, are dedicated, and will fit within the work environment. When seeking a job, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Career Management, Interviewing, Job Search
Tagged career management, career transition, job search, recruiters
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Tips on handling off-the-wall job interview questions
Employers have started a new trend that seems to be sticking. Rather than jumping into interviews with a traditional question, many of today’s employers are asking questions that are completely unexpected. For example, employers have asked what the applicant would … Continue reading
What Will Your Former Employer Really Say About You?
So you’ve completed the first round of interviews – and perhaps the second – with flying colors towards that cherished new job. At this point, a prospective employer will begin to check the quality of your references and recommendations from … Continue reading
Posted in Interviewing
Tagged background check, employee references, exit interview, preparing references
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How to Manage Your Supervisor to Enhance Your Career Prospects
If your manager, supervisor, or boss likes the way you perform, he or she has the power to recommend you for promotions and to reward you with bonuses or pay increases. On the other hand, they can pass you by, … Continue reading
Posted in Career Management, Promotions
Tagged Career, career advancement, career management
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You Have a 1.2% Chance of Getting a Job Through an Online Application – How to Increase Your Odds
I recently attended The National Resume Writers’ Association’s annual conference, where I learned of this startling statistic. While I always knew that having an internal company contact was MUCH more effective than applying to open jobs, even I was surprised … Continue reading
Posted in Career Management, Job Search
Tagged career advancement, career transition, Job hunting, job search, resume
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Avoid Social Media Pitfalls in the Job Search
More than 73% of U.S. adults use social networks, and by 2016 the number could reach 4.3 billion, according to Radicati Group Inc., a market research firm. Employers have taken a liking to the popularity of social media, including platforms … Continue reading
8 Ways to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Whether you’re on LinkedIn to look for a job, to network, or to engage in business or career development, one of the most important assets you can have is a well-crafted profile. Many people neglect to optimize their profile page, … Continue reading
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