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Personal Strategic Guidance & ExecutionBy Pat O'Donnell | August 5, 2010
Having been a recruiter/coach for 20 years, I am shocked at the degree to which it is true in this recession. Fear is an emotional stumbling block common to most executives who are “stuck.” Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: branding + positioning, career strategy, networking, recruiting, resume + cover letter, solving problems | No Comments »
By Pat O'Donnell | September 25, 2009
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 told by these same job seekers “Just get me the interview, and I’ll get the job.” Read the rest of this entry »
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By Pat O'Donnell | September 13, 2009
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.
Topics: branding + positioning, career strategy, hidden job market, networking, recruiting, resume + cover letter | 2 Comments »
By Pat O'Donnell | July 20, 2008
I am in my 50s. Yes, age bias exists and, yes, it is illegal. You won’t always be able to avoid it. But age bias is sometimes not really about your actual age, it is about certain soft skills and attitudes that employers desire but older employees are less likely to value. And if you learn to address those issues, you can make concerns about age go away.
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By Pat O'Donnell | June 30, 2008
Your long term career goals are much more likely to be achieved if you create group of advisors you respect that you can check in with periodically. These are not “friends” who will agree without question with your rationale about why your career is at the stage it is. These are business people you hold great respect for who will challenge and play devil’s advocate with every one of your ideas. The payback of putting yourself under the microscope of other business people can be tremendous. Read the rest of this entry »
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