Archive for January, 2010

Diligence, aptitude, big breaks, contacts, and acumen at times are not sufficient to reach the pinnacle.

If you want to distinguish yourself from the competition and join the ranks of other successful leaders regardless of age and experience level; tune in to JobRadioUSA’s “How to Differentiate Yourself and Rise to the Top of Your Profession” Tuesday, January 19^th at 9PM EST.

Harrison Monarth – coauthor of the NYT bestseller “The Confident Speaker” – will explain:

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Mr. Kelly participated in Episode II of the CEO Speaker Series in October 2009. He is the President, CEO, and Director of the executive search giant Heidrick & Struggles; the world’s premier provider of senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services. Below is the job search advice he shared with our listeners.

Hiring Expectations

We have witnessed an interesting phenomenon. Not only was there a financial crisis but also somewhat of a leadership crisis in terms of recruitment. Now we are starting to see stabilization and may have hit the floor or bottom in July or August of 2009. The great news is that we have hit bottom and hiring for talent is starting to pick up a little bit.

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When things are not going our way, it is common to temporarily have second thoughts about our abilities. Some individuals will view adversity as temporary setbacks while others will take it very hard. No matter what you do, you cannot allow doubt hamper your self-esteem. As a result, this article shares tactics you can employ to boost your confidence.

Believe in Yourself

To achieve success, you must believe in your skills and capabilities. It is a feeling you have deep inside that feeds your self confidence. Of course, whatever you are attempting to accomplish must be realistic to you.

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In today’s crowded job search market, it is important to stand out from the pack. One way to accomplish this is to create a website with a blog. This is easier said than done especially if the terms HTML and FTP sound foreign to you. Even if you hire a freelancer to build your blog, you will still need to learn how to create and edit posts.

Well, there is hope. I am going to explain how you can create an online presence within a week without spending money. This will consist of writing an article, posting it on HubPages, and linking to your article from various social networks.

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Several people are not satisfied with their current jobs. Others did not like their previous positions. Likewise, several individuals in transition have the opportunity to determine what they really want to do moving forward.

It’s vital that you spend time identifying your passion since you do not want to get stuck earning a living in a job you do not like. You will also need time to commercialize your passion (as either an employer or employee) and enjoy the resulting benefits. Below is a four-step process you can utilize to earn a living doing what you love to do.

Identify Your Passion

Determine what motivates you to strive for success. Your significant other, family, and love ones may come to mind. Maybe early retirement, financial independence, and a “recession-proof” career are options. Next reminisce about the times you were very happy. Identify the drivers behind this excitement and the last time you were in such high spirits. Finally, figure out what caused you to exit this phase of joy during your life.

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Lisa Johnson Mandell is an award-winning multi-media journalist, author, and career image specialist. She served as an expert guest during Episode 27, “Repackage Yourself to Get the Job.” Lisa started by discussing how to determine the ideal career to pursue based on your interests and strengths. She stated if you were laid off, now is a good time to change your career; especially if you were not that excited with your previous position. Below is additional executive job search advice she shared.

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