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Job Search
41 articles from fifteen years of writing for senior executives.
Most senior roles are never posted. They are filled through people, often before a specification is written, which is why a search built around applications tends to stall and a search built around relationships tends to move.
These articles cover the whole campaign: deciding what you are actually targeting, building a named company list, getting past applicant screening software, working with recruiters who are paid by the employer rather than by you, and running the whole thing while still employed.
Eight things to do when the fall hiring season starts
Labor Day restarts the executive hiring cycle. Eight things to do in September and October to use the season properly, whether you
ReadJob application strategies for senior candidates
Why senior applications get filtered out before a human reads them, and what to do differently. Covers targeting, tailoring, scree
ReadCareer Search - Avoiding The Pitfalls of Electronic Resumes and Job Postings
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS When I work with my clients, I often hear that they struggle with the technical as
ReadHow Job Search Is Like Online Dating
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In honor of Valentine's Day, I think it timely to point out the similarities of job searc
Read8 Tips To Kickstart Your Career Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Whether you have just been laid off or have been working on a career campaign for
Read5 Tips to be a Successful Networker
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC About 85% of open positions are filled through networking. This means that
ReadA Message from Linda
To our clients and friends,With all of today's health concerns due to COVID-19, we wanted to let you know that our primary concern
ReadGrow in Your Career Through Self Reflection
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com W
ReadShould You Take the Promotion or the New Job?
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com Y
ReadTreat Your Career as a Business
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com H
ReadWhat do you want to be when you grow up?
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com M
ReadHow to Bring Positivity to the Interview Process
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Positivity is contagious. It can uplift the people and the energy surroundi
Read5 Body Language Tips that will Boost Your Effectiveness
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC You are an executive. You want to present yourself with confidence and pois
Read17 Ways to Kick Start Your Career Search in January 2017
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Send Your Thank You Notes Be sure to send thank you notes within 24 hours o
ReadJob Search Planning for 2016
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC There's nothing like a new year to make time refresh your career planning.
ReadPassive Job Market Application Strategies
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Here are a few strategies that will help make your passive market applicati
ReadDecember IS an Important Month for Your Career Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Some people may think December isn't an important month for your career sea
ReadBack to School Signals Back to the Hunt for Job Seekers
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Summer is a time when many people relax and go on adventures. Kids may be o
ReadSummer Reading List for Job Seekers
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Summer is great time to catch up on your reading list. If you are not worki
Read5 Old School Job Search Tactics That Still Work Today
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Some of the job search tactics of yesterday are still applicable today. You
Read4 Top Social Media Platforms for Jobseekers: Why you should and how you can get online bef
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC You've landed an interview - congratulations! A great way to secure your ch
ReadFour Great Ways To Build Your Resume While Looking For Your Next Executive Position
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC There are lots of creative ways to build your resume while you look for you
ReadHow To Build Your Confidence Before A Job Interview
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC After all of the networking, emailing, and inquiring about jobs, you've fin
Read7 Steps To Finding Your Next Job With A Recruiter
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Are you ready to find your next job, but feeling paralyzed about how to sta
Read5 Job Interview Mistakes Executives Need To Be Aware Of
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS,CCMC,CJSS,CSMCS Landing your next dream job is a little more complicated than it used to be. With mor
ReadLinkedIn For Executives: How To Create A Winning Profile
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS,CCMC,CJSS,CSMCS LinkedIn is a great tool for find a new job if you use it correctly. It's not enough
ReadFast Facts For Phone Interview Savvy
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS You have created a killer Value Proposition, an attractive resume, attended networ
ReadNetworking During the Holidays: 7 Tips for Successful Job Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Parties galore, lots of good cheer, network during the holidays for a bright New Y
ReadThe Key To Being Articulate And Confident In Your Job Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS If you are at the start of your career search or you are struggling and feel like
ReadWhat "Mad Men" Teaches Us About Career Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This past Sunday marked the opening of the new season of the hit TV series, "Mad M
ReadOlder Jobseekers: 4 Tips to Prepare For Career Search Success
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Many older workers have been shell-shocked with how hard this challenging economy
ReadCareer Search And Preparing For Remote Interviews
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS All of your hard work has paid off and now you have been contacted to schedule an
ReadEight Tips For Organizing Your Job Search In Today's Challenging Job Market
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS The beginning of a New Year brings with it an opportunity to clean your slate. You
Read10 Tips for Networking During the Holidays To Move Your Career Search Forward
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS "Tis The Season!" is a phrase that for some says, "take a break and relax", but fo
ReadA Fresh Look at Recruiters As You Kick Start Your Career Campaign
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS While September is Back-to-School for some, for others it is the kickoff of their career
Read10 Cool Resources - Catalysts for Your Career Campaign!
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS There is an adage that says, "There is no substitute for preparation." As we enter the be
ReadSummer Beach Reading = Career Campaign Improvements!
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, CCMC, CJSS Being proactive over the summer will put you in good stead when the fall hiring season starts
ReadSummer Assignment: Establish or Enhance Your Social Media Presence To Catapult Your Job S
By Linda M. Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS If you were to ask me what one of the most requested speaking topics people have reque
ReadHow To Fill Your Pipeline For The Upcoming 2012 Summer Season
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In a few short weeks, we will be preparing for picnics, barbeques, beach trips and other
ReadSometimes You Have To Transition Even Though You Do A Good Job!
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS New York is ripe with sports sensations. First it was Jeremy Lin and Linsanity. Now, ther
ReadWhat Do Career Search And March Madness Have in Common?
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS Another exciting season of NCAA Men's Basketball is moving in the direction of the playof
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