Tag Archives: passive candidates

The Recession, Unemployment, & CFOs

Despite the recession, companies still want top talent. It’s imperative that high-value CFOs apply that same strategic mindset to their career. Continue reading

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How Fast Do You Fail?

It’s a serious question. Do you fail quickly, recognize what you might be doing wrong, and then move on? Or, do you keep doing the same thing even when your results are not what you want, hoping today will be … Continue reading

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Are You a Down-But-Not-Out Star?

According to Dr. John Sullivan, the definition of a down-but-not-out-star is this … … you bring an exceptional record of performance and whatever bumped you from your perch is most likely only a short bump in the road. (Full article) … Continue reading

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Four Things Jobseekers Can Learn From Recruiters

Who better for passive and active job search candidates to learn from than one of recruiting’s foremost thought leaders? Kevin Wheeler’s latest article was on the 4 things recruiters should have learned this year and, it’s a wealth of information … Continue reading

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How Critical is Linked In?

That was one of the many great questions asked during one of my recent Netshare Ask-a-Coach calls. My response … so critical that it is part of every package I sell and we spend at least one coaching session around … Continue reading

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Brand vs. Non-Brand … Let the CFO Games Begin

In the article “10 Branding Trends for ’10,” marketing communications professional Francis Anderson discusses the power of consumer branding in 2010. I’ve taken a couple of his points and added personal branding commentary.  –Value is the new black: Consumer spending, … Continue reading

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Where There’s Change: There’s Opportunity

The most effective search strategy is networking … because anytime there is change, there is opportunity. Being one of the first to learn about upcoming changes from your circle of influence, positions you to act early and swiftly. When Boards … Continue reading

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Are You an Explorer?

If you are, recruiters are looking for you! What, exactly, is an Explorer? Earlier this week, Lou Adler delivered a teleseminar for ERE.net entitled “A Story About Bulls and Bears – How to Tame the Economic Cycle.” The purpose of … Continue reading

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Recruiting Trends and Potential Candidates

Dr. John Sullivan authored the article “13 Trends In Corporate Recruiting for 2009.” He’s a smart guy and another thought leader in the world of recruiting … kind of the Faith Popcorn of recruiting.� When he speaks, I listen. Here … Continue reading

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Recruiting the Passive Candidate

You may recall that following the Kennedy Recruiting Conference in Orlando last October, I reported that the overriding theme among the internal recruiters attending the conference was the desire to recruit “passive candidates” … almost to the exclusion of those who … Continue reading

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