http://www.fins.com/Finance/Articles/SBB0001424053111904332804576540560574814434/Ten-Things-Career-Changers-Need-on-Their-Resume A better resume will certainly help you if you are looking to change careers. However, it’s my experience that changing careers is pretty difficult right now. In today’s market, companies are under intense pressure to perform. Bringing someone from outside may offer fresh perspectives but there will still be
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Oct 20, 2011 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Resumes for a Career Change
Resumes for a Career Change
Oct 11, 2011 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on The Value of an MBA
The Value of an MBA
The Wall Street Journal asked students if an MBA is ‘worth it’. If they asked executive recruiters, I think they would find, that for people early to mid stage in their career, yes, the degree is definitely worth it. I guess I should add the disclaimer that I toiled through
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Oct 06, 2011 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on New Pressure Emerges in the Hunt for Talent
New Pressure Emerges in the Hunt for Talent
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2011/09/30/the-daily-start-up-vcs-upping-hiring-pressure-on-start-ups/?mod=WSJ_article_onespot Excerpt: For months, Silicon Valley start-ups have had a tough time finding qualified employees–especially engineers. Now investors are adding to that pressure Founders who don’t have what investors consider to be a full team–or are unable to prove that they can hire one–could face extra hurdles raising money and even
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Sep 22, 2011 | Post by: Gwen Moore Comments Off on Attention Hiring Managers!
Attention Hiring Managers!
Transitioning into a new job is challenging enough to begin with, but it’s even more difficult if you’re a hiring manager in a growing organization. If you’ve got openings to fill, the pressure will be on to assess your new team and create a hiring plan ASAP. As the new
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Sep 08, 2011 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Does Your Resume Need Botox?
Does Your Resume Need Botox?
As you might imagine, I am asked all the time for feedback on resumes. It’s tough to coach friends and family in the first place but my friends over 40 are impossible. Has to be one page. I need to cite that I programmed in Fortran when reptiles roamed the earth.
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Sep 07, 2011 | Post by: Paula Lerzak Comments Off on Avoiding the Long Goodbye
Avoiding the Long Goodbye
Tips for Graceful Exits when Moving On to New Job So now that you have landed your dream job, the excitement quickly subsides when you realize this means you must give notice to your current boss. First rule of thumb, no long goodbyes please. It is not wise to stick around
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Aug 31, 2011 | Post by: Kathleen Avery Comments Off on We'll Miss You at the Helm, Steve
We'll Miss You at the Helm, Steve
In my universe, it is impossible not to love Steve Jobs. I drank the kool-aid a long time ago, and have wondered at…and purchased…all things Apple ever since. My iPhone and iPad and MacBook and MacPro are all small works of art. When I go into the Apple store…any Apple
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Aug 30, 2011 | Post by: Gwen Moore Comments Off on Standing Out in the Crowd
Standing Out in the Crowd
Got Passion? I recently met with a group of candidates and was reminded once again of how small things can make a huge difference to recruiters and hiring managers. Take for example the simple way in which you show up and carry yourself. When you’re evaluating a slate of candidates
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Aug 28, 2011 | Post by: Kathleen Avery Comments Off on If you didn't come to party, don't bother knockin' at the door
If you didn't come to party, don't bother knockin' at the door
Claire Cain Miller of the New York Times recently wrote about the seeming immunity Silicon Valley has to the recent gyrations on Wall Street. Silicon Valley is the land of the eternal optimist…and sometimes believing works really, really well. The twenty- and thirty-somethings in and around San Francisco with big
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Aug 24, 2011 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on What to Read Before Your Child Picks a Major…
What to Read Before Your Child Picks a Major…
Mark Andreessen’s article in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend reminds me of a story a friend told us. After putting his daughter through Dartmouth, she said, “why didn’t you tell me an English major couldn’t land a job?” Sigh. Mark’s point on the challenges we face capitalizing on
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