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by Beth Colley
One very important question that many job seekers seldom prepare for during an interview is answering the question, “Why do you want to leave your current job?”
This may also be asked as "Why are you looking for a job?" This question can make the most seasoned interviewee squirm a little because of the first word; why. A question starting with "why" immediately places you on the defensive.
If there is anything that is dissatisfying about your current position, this is where you might unwittingly share that information and unintentionally emit a negative vibe -- a VERY bad impression to make.
The most effective and acceptable reasons for leaving your current job are positive -- not negative -- related to moving forward in your life or career.
Look forward in your response. Unless you are part of a well-publicized corporate implosion (e.g. Enron or Lehman Brothers) or reorganization, stay positive in your response. Start by responding with “What I really like about this job and company that is different from my current one is…”
Read this article to see the sample answers and learn more strategies for successfully answering this question.
by Laura Smith-Proulx
Ready to launch an executive job hunt – but feeling daunted by all there is to learn about LinkedIn? If you’ve long neglected LinkedIn during a busy executive career, you’re hardly alone.
Recruiters, and many others, tend to be skeptical of people lacking the "proof" potentially provided by a LinkedIn Profile, viewing the lack as a demonstration that the person does not understand how to operate successfully in the world today.
Plenty of leaders are reluctant to publish career information online due to confidentiality reasons or because they’re unsure what data to publish. However, now that LinkedIn has exceeded 610 million members and a record number of recruiters are using it to find talent, most executives are ramping up their LinkedIn efforts.
No matter the reason for an historical lack of visibility, it’s never too late to establish or to update your Profile and start gaining attention on LinkedIn, even if you’re only thinking about leaving your present position.
by Susan P. Joyce
A CareerBuilder study released in August 2018 revealed that 47% of employers are less likely to contact an applicant they cannot find online because they "expect candidates to have an online presence."
Clearly, being find-able online today is NOT optional. Keywords are, literally, the key to being found in a search.
Keywords are the search terms used by people to find what (or who) they want in a search engine, social network, or applicant tracking system.
Selection and placement of the right keywords is the core of effective SEO (search engine optimization). Use those terms in the right places in resumes, applications, and social media (especially LinkedIn) and you will be found.
Without the right keywords (for you), in the right places (LinkedIn Profile, resume, application), you are invisible online, and employers clearly do NOT like invisible job candidates. This article describes the 25 keywords that are essential for the best visibility.
Her goal is to make sure you LOVE your resume.
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