I get to work with fascinating and inspiring clients. And a lot of what we do together as part of personal branding is making sense of the various threads of their stories. How they got here. What they offer. And where they’re going. I was meeting with a client this week who in addition to […]
Positioning is Key when it comes to Job Search
Let’s do the math. Fewer jobs. More applicants. Should = some changes in how you go about marketing yourself Because I have been through a few downturns of hiring cycles, I can tell you from experience how hiring executives think when it comes to either filling an existing role with a new person or opening […]
MBA Career Centre Testimonial
We have hired Ian on umpteen occasions to provide one-on-one interview coaching to MBA students in the full and part-time MBA program over the last four years. Ian’s insightful advice and professionalism has helped numerous students on their path to new careers. Ian has also conducted presentations to large groups of MBA students on maximizing […]
Magazine Editor Testimonial for Interview Coaching
I’m just following up with you to let you know that your mock interviewing service was such a valuable investment. I got the job offer and will accept it. Thanks for all your help. – Celeste, Sr. Magazine Editor
Avoid the Clichés
You… “I add value.” “I have great interpersonal and communication skills.” “I am organized and hard working.” Hiring person… “Yawn.” That’s what the person sitting across the table from you in the interview is doing. And if someone is reading your resume or LinkedIn profile, their eyes probably skipped right over these all too common […]
How to Follow-Up after Interviewing
Follow-up phone calls certainly aren’t out of the place, in particular if you have made it to the short-list, and if you have other opportunities that you are trying to manage. Here are some factors to consider: Timing: It is always a good idea to understand where possible, where you are in the timing of […]
Nail that Interview Presentation
A common practice in interviewing for senior roles is to require candidates to make a presentation, with the hiring organization issuing instructions on time limit and subject. While this may seem like a daunting experience, it can actually be good for your candidacy, if you prepare. Presenting puts you in the driver’s seat and allows […]
Talking about yourself
Just off the phone with a Toronto client. She is in the running for a big internal promotion and in my opinion, makes an excellent candidate. However, while she can talk with passion about the organization and her teams, she has a heck of time summoning that energy to talk about and sell herself. This […]
The Effectiveness of Interview Follow-up Letters
Will you get hired just because you sent a thank-you letter? No, likely not. Could it help your candidacy? Absolutely. The strength of your candidacy is made up of many different data points. Your ability to do the job. Your professional background. Your education and credentials. Whether you were an applicant, headhunted, or referred to […]