In the past month, I’ve been to an event–a packed house–geared toward getting more women on boards and have been asked by a couple people just how you get on a board. It’s more difficult than you may think. There’s often a time in your professional career where you’ve interacted
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Mar 01, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Getting on a Board
Getting on a Board
Feb 19, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Technology Tips for Job Seekers
Technology Tips for Job Seekers
An article came across the wire today that caught my attention, it was titled 8 Technology Etiquette Tips for Job-Seekers, see below http://apnews.excite.com/article/20090218/D96E8PMG0.html While I totally agree with some of the point made, sending your resume via ‘snail mail’ made me laugh. It is true, we get a few resumes
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Feb 08, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on You can't overcome job hopping
You can't overcome job hopping
When your resume suggests a series of jobs that didn't last long, there's no overcoming that at the executive level.
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Feb 02, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Monday Morning Quarterback
Monday Morning Quarterback
It was difficult to finish reading the Weekend Journal’s criticism of John Madden. I’m not sure what John’s approval rating is, but I’m guessing it’s pretty high. He’s admired because of his experiences and work ethic, his premonitions are awesome, and he’s adored because of his style–that down home, no
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Jan 27, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Don't be Tone Deaf
Don't be Tone Deaf
If you haven’t been in the job market for some time, you’ll be well advised to get current on the trends in compensation.... Ask if you are being reasonable.
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Jan 20, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Obama's Lead: Adding Value on your First Day
Obama's Lead: Adding Value on your First Day
For months now, I’ve been saying that with so few jobs open, so much scrutiny on those positions, and the financial pressure everyone is in, hiring executives can’t afford to bring in general athletes, they need to bring in very experienced talent for senior roles. After finding the restroom, learning
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Jan 16, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on TTM
TTM
Too many candidates are hyped up in the conversation, are not self aware as Needleman points out, and ramble on.
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Jan 13, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Working Remotely
Working Remotely
I was recently asked for some tips and thoughts on getting a job working remotely in this economy. My personal view on working remotely is that indeed companies are very narrow minded. In 2000, when you couldn’t find anyone to hire, companies went to great lengths to bend over backwards.
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Jan 05, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Our Increasingly Immobile Workforce
Our Increasingly Immobile Workforce
Housing has always complicated moves but never has it been the factor it is today in a professional's quest to better their career.
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Dec 21, 2008 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Do Outplacement Services Help?
Do Outplacement Services Help?
Many employees grow up expecting tuition reimbursement, company sponsored training and, in this case, a paid programs to help you find another job. Be sure outplacement is just one piece of your job search investment.
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