Q: I am pulling together my resume, biography, and LinkedIn Profile, although they are well-written, typo-free and professional, hiring managers do not respond well to them. I am not getting offers. I thought I had the perfect package. What’s missing? Perfection can...
Leadership has many facets that include having a vision, implementing plans and programs, managing, influencing and motivating others, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of your organization and building strategic partnerships/relationships....
A:Congratulations. This is a great question. I am guessing that this interview will take place outside of your town and that train or plane travel will be involved. I can remember showing up for an important interview after 36 hours on the road because of plane...
Many companies now conduct behavioral interviews that rely on how a candidate responds to unusual questions. They also require candidates to take sophisticated assessments to determine, objectively, natural strengths and areas for growth.
Recruiters who take the time to review your resume will give it a two-second once-over to see if it reflects key skills and experiences they seek. Even if a resume is well drafted if it fails the two-second test you are at risk of being overlooked. Keep it simple, direct and focused.
Focus on accomplishments, money and mission. By accomplishments, I mean anything that pushed your organization ahead and for which you can honestly claim ownership.
Serving as the leader in a nonprofit is a rewarding role, and many nonprofit executives choose to remain in their role for years. However, whether through planned retirement or through unexpected changes in the organization, every executive role will eventually need...
In recent years there has been much discussion about income inequality in the United States. The pay of CEOs has increased drastically while the wages of ordinary workers have stagnated, going from a 27-to-1 ratio in 1980 to an 87-to-1 ratio in 2016 (Fortune). This...