by Margaret Buj | Jul 8, 2012 | Career Advice, Linked In, professional networking
This article is part of the “LinkedIn tips” series.Unless you’ve been living under the rock in the last few years, if you are a working professional, you most likely have your profile on Linked In. LinkedIn is the world’s biggest social networking website... by Margaret Buj | Jun 30, 2012 | Blog, Career Advice, salary negotiation
We have all thought about getting a pay rise haven’t we? We all want more and often we deserve more but it takes a really well-planned strategy sometimes to make it happen. Learning the art of salary negotiation is a key skill that will help you throughout your... by Margaret Buj | Jun 10, 2012 | Career Advice, Career Planning, getting promoted, how to get promoted, job interviews, Job Search, promotion, recruitment, selling yourself successfully
This article is part of the “Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips” series.In both my recruitment and coaching jobs, I hear from a lot of people who are currently looking for a new job, but they are starting from a defeated attitude. They figure there... by Margaret Buj | Apr 29, 2012 | Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning, interviewing, job interviews
Most job seekers meet somewhere between 3-5 people at their target company during an interview process. They usually only meet these people once – on interview day. But what is the value of meeting more people? Well, obviously, the more people you meet the more... by Margaret Buj | Apr 25, 2012 | Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, hiring, job interviews, recruitment
Finding a great job these days could be tough. Hiring Managers have smaller budgets and every job offer counts. When several people have an input into a hiring decision and executives focus on a significant ROI for new hires, Hiring Managers are cautious. A poor... by Margaret Buj | Apr 15, 2012 | Blog, Career Advice, CV, Executive Coaching, executive resume, resume, selling yourself successfully
Having worked with a lot of senior level clients lately and reviewing their resumes, got me thinking about the world of executive work and employment/job search trends. I’ve noticed that things have changed in the last few years and things that worked 5 years...