Archive for October, 2009

Want $100k? Customize Your Resume.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Tweetvaso linkAfter all these years working with $100k+ clients, it still confounds me when someone asks me for a portfolio package targeting “any leadership role.” It seems to me that it is naïve for anyone to ask for a six-figure salary and not even know what position they are targeting. How could anyone ask for [...]

Answer Unasked Questions to Ace the Interview

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Tweetvaso linkIf you are a $100k+ job seeker, there will come a time when you will be sitting across from your next boss at the interview table – and, this all-important meeting might also be the toughest one you encounter. Ideally, hiring managers should be able to ask pertinent interview questions and create a meaningful discussion. [...]

Make your objective a power statement

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Tweetvaso linkAt GMG, we regularly review and assess resumes from six-figure executives. I’m often bewildered by the number of “homemade” resumes that display fundamental problems. I can easily pick out the executives that don’t have enough foresight to put the least bit of effort into their resume. These resumes lead in with an “objective statement” [...]

5 Steps to Accelerate Your Six-Figure Job Search

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Tweetvaso linkTake positive steps to accelerate your six-figure job search in a tough economic environment: Change your attitude. Rather than focusing on the current economic situation or job loss, focus on your exciting, yet uncharted destination ahead. Tap emerging markets by researching thriving industries. Join new associations and groups, and investigate how you can add [...]