How do I Hone my LinkedIn Headline (without missing out on pivotal opportunities)?
I was on a call recently with a C-suite executive. The person noted that they were frustrated by my comment about their headline because they had taken the time to change it “about a dozen times”. What was remarkable to me was that their current headline did not convey the thing they wanted to do […]
Master your Salary Negotiation (even if you haven’t made a job change in years)
Most executives know that labor costs make up a significant portion of their budget and when those same executives think about their own compensation package, it is often approached with the same cost mindset. A company’s labor costs are usually one of the top three expenses and sometimes it is the single largest business expense. […]
Raise your hand if you interviewed with a company, but didn’t get the job.
My hand is raised. It’s safe to say that a majority of people have had this experience. And you know that it stings. I was talking with a friend who is a leader in his field and he said something so profound that it stopped me in my tracks: The recruiting process preys on people’s […]
Liberate Yourself from the Trap of Doing More
(even if you’re a doer who wants to make a career move) Getting stuff done feels really good. I mean really, really good. I like getting stuff done. I don’t like it when stuff gets in the way of me getting stuff done Because I’m a proud doer. We celebrate doers. It’s so alluring that […]
The Secret to Turning Uncomfortable Interviews into Confident Conversations that land you the job.
Interviews are uncomfortable
You’d like to know exactly what to expect.
But, it feels impossible because
You don’t know exactly what the interviewer will ask
The secret to making uncomfortable conversations, like an interview, more comfortable is knowing what you’re going to say.
How to Build a Bland Professional Brand in 2024
(lessons I’ve learned from my phone as an executive recruiter) I find people fascinating. As an executive recruiter, this serves me well. Every recruiter – not just the really good ones, but definitely them – knows that curiosity is the single most important ingredient in a conversation. I think it applies to all conversations – […]
How to End a Bad Interview (Without ending your chances to get hired)
You can’t outrun a bad interview.
It’s happened to me.
I’m sure it’s happened to you too.
A bad interview.
How to be a Good Giver on LinkedIn (Part 2)
Did you create your 31 Things List? Your 31 Things List is a simple strategy (from the last newsletter) that you can use to eliminate the idea that you have nothing to say on LinkedIn and create in it’s a place a thought leadership strategy. Pump the brakes, Sue If you’re like me and don’t […]
How to be a Good Giver
I’ve been playing holiday instrumental music while writing. I’ve watched 2 Christmas movies. What I really love about the holidays though is that they are all about giving. Even on LinkedIn™. If it’s true that it’s better to give than receive, why do so many leaders avoid giving? I admit it, I was a lurker […]
How to Make Getting Hired Easier
Even if you’ve been at it for a while. Getting hired in 2023 is hard. I typed out that sentence and stared at it. And then I did something that I’ve been doing since I was a little girl. No, not staring at a computer screen. I asked myself why. Asking Why is a big part of who […]