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“I REALLY HATE MY RESUME…AND NOT FOR THE REASONS YOU MAY THINK”
Over my 2 decades in the careers industry, I’ve come across this situation more than a few times. “Ken, the resume I put together by myself does actually get me some interviews, but I hate it”. So, naturally, I’d ask why they hated it. In most cases, it was because the job seeker felt […]
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#1 SECRET TO WINNING AN INTERVIEW
I’ve recruited for top companies across Europe and North America. As an executive recruiter and recruitment consultant I partnered with talented people across countless industries to help get them in front of decision makers. As a resume writing consultant and interview coach, I’ve worked with the 1% in helping secure them interviews with their […]
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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
What is a Personal Brand and How Do I Use It? If you think brands are the exclusive property of companies, think again. Your “personal brand” might be the difference between finding the job of your dreams, or spending years in career limbo. Maybe it’s time to perform a little due diligence on your […]
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HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER
Leadership in the workplace is no longer a top-down affair in which only the boss has ability to make decisions. Modern workplaces expect employees to demonstrate personal leadership in order to drive results. Even if you are not in a formal leadership position, behaving like a leader can also help place you in position to […]
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HOW TO DEAL WITH OFFICE POLITICS
I often hear clients recounting incidents of office politics gone wrong. However, office politics are not always negative nor do they always have to result in job loss. Understanding how to respond and to develop a few strategies to turn the dynamic in your favour can help your experience with office politics be one […]
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#1 REASON NEW GRADUATES FAIL THE INTERVIEW
I’ve recruited for top companies across Europe and North America. As an executive recruiter and recruitment consultant I partnered with talented people across countless industries to help get them in front of decision makers. As a resume writing consultant and interview coach, I’ve worked with the 1% in helping secure them interviews with their […]
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#1 REASON YOU’LL NEVER REALIZE YOUR GOALS
So, you have long-term career goals? Good. That’s always a good item to be clear on before you turn up for a job interview. Do you know why you may never realize them? Many people don’t, they’re too close to daily grind to actually see what’s going on. It’s only when […]
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#1 REASON YOU’LL NEVER BREAK OUT OF YOUR INDUSTRY
Over the course of my two decades in the careers sector, I’ve recruited for top companies across Europe and North America. As an executive recruiter and recruitment consultant I partnered with talented people across countless industries to help get them in front of decision makers. As a resume writing consultant and interview coach, I’ve […]
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#1 REASON YOUR RESUME WILL BE THROWN IN THE TRASH
Over 2 decades as an executive recruiter, recruitment consultant, and resume writer to the 1%, I’ve specialized in coaching top professionals in uncovering their true value proposition, how to create a laser-focused applications for a specific roles, and how to address the needs of the target organization. If you’re here looking for an answer […]
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ONE PAGE RESUMES FOR ALL? “TERRIBLE ADVICE” SAYS CAREERS EXPERT
Are you a new graduate? No? Then don’t even consider it. Even a new graduate could make use of a second page and it could give them a significant edge over their competitors using a sub-par one pager if used effectively. “But..but..but..I did a course and the person said only ever […]