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In the last 12 months I left one company, test drove another, and then expanded my independent business. Let me share what I learned while researching how to take control of my own destiny. Economic insecurity will continue Many employees feel less secure than they did 3-10 years ago. While the end of the Recession will reduce [...]
Many job seekers create a resume that suggests they are suitable for many different companies and then apply to hundreds of job postings. These resumes frequently use language like “relationship builder,” “effective communicator,” and “strong team lead” without offering more specific accomplishments or case histories to support the adjectives. Recruiters and network connections are often [...]
There are lots of books and courses available on how to use LinkedIn with the standard messages and tools. But those courses tend to produce users who think that if being listed in the software is good using it heavily without further thought is better. I disagree. In the Twin Cities Metro there [...]
Disclosure: O’Donnell Executive Strategies provides recruiting services as well as career strategy. Here are important tips for a successful relationship with a recruiter, when you are the candidate. Interview the recruiting firm. A firm may cover many roles, such as Sales, Marketing, IT, Engineering, Senior Finance and Accounting, Training, Organizational Development, Human Resources. Individual recruiters have industry [...]