Author: Maureen McCann

5 steps to career management for executives

De : Maureen McCann

๐Ÿญ. ๐—”๐—น๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ. Having ownership of your career means being well-positioned to pivot quickly. It means anticipating the need before it becomes a need. Your resume is ready. Youโ€™re focused on your end goal and youโ€™re ready to take action with a well-thought-out strategic career plan that will get you from... Read more »

2023-11-21 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

10 Things to remove from your resume before 2024

De : Maureen McCann

As an executive resume writer for nearly 20 years, I have worked with incredibly savvy, experienced and growth-focused professionals and leaders. With competition for great talent at an all-time high you need to make your resume stand. Here are 11 easy fixes you can do today to make your resume go from good to great.... Read more »

2023-11-14 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

A Quick Guide to Getting Hired – 5 Questions to Ask Before Your Next Job Search

De : Maureen McCann

“What am I supposed to say?”ย An email came in from a busy executive in need of help. He was struggling to explain why and how he was a good fit for a position he had been referred to by a colleague. He knew he was a good match, but was getting frustrated when he tried... Read more »

2023-09-12 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

Insights from an Executive Recruiter: How to Stand Out and Win in Your Job Search

De : Maureen McCann

Michael Williams is the Managing Partner of the Ottawa office with Odgers Berndtson Executive Search where he is engaged by companies to identify, recruit and present C-Suite executives, Board Chairs and Board members to many of the private, public, and not-for-profit organizations headquartered in Ottawa, ON Canada. Michael generously agreed to share his expertise as... Read more »

2023-04-23 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

3 ways to get and keep an executive recruiter’s attention!

De : Maureen McCann

Mark Toscano is retained by clients to find C-suite executives. When he and I started following each other on LinkedIn, we recognized we shared common beliefs about how to market executives for their next role. I sat down with him to learn more about how he screens candidates for executive leadership roles. His answers will... Read more »

2023-04-12 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

An Introvert’s Guide to Networking

De : Maureen McCann

Push down all of your negative self-talk andย summon the courage to talk to at least three people at in-person events. My friend Constance introduced me to this technique years ago. She is a natural networker, very inquisitive and always knows precisely what to say. I, conversely, struggle to fill the silence, attempt to meet as... Read more »

2023-02-09 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

Is it time to start strengthening your career ‘muscles’ again?

De : Maureen McCann

Last summer I stopped running for the first time in 20+ years. Running wasnโ€™t fun for me that spring and I knew if I kept pushing myself, I was only going to make things worse. So I gave myself permission to stop. Fast forward to the fall of 2022 and it was time to integrate... Read more »

2023-01-24 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

Your dream job is calling. Are you ready to talk?

De : Maureen McCann

Generally speaking, we Canadians are a humble bunch. We donโ€™t like to talk about ourselves, and we certainly donโ€™t brag about our achievements. In fact, many of us were taught NOT to self-promote as it often appears to others as arrogant or self-aggrandizing. So, how do we conduct an effective job search with one arm... Read more »

2022-11-03 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

Resume Trends for 2023

De : Maureen McCann

That headline was used to get you here. I donโ€™t believe โ€œresume trendsโ€ are something you need to jump on. But I also know if youโ€™ve gotten this far, youโ€™re looking to breathe new life into your resume. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s up. People have been using outdated resume writing practices (and templates) for decades and for... Read more »

2022-10-01 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

Are we moving towards a healthier, more balanced work-life?

De : Maureen McCann

According to Fast Companyโ€™s interview with Gallupโ€™s chief research scientist, Jim Harter, itโ€™s more than money! Here are some of the fascinating data points shared: โ–บ 69 million people quit their jobs in America last year. โ–บ 64% of job seekers say the desire to earn more money is an important driver, but โ–บ two-thirds... Read more »

2022-09-24 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

Should I stay or should I go?

De : Maureen McCann

Question: “I want a new job but my employer wants to negotiate a deal to have me stay. ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—œ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ?โ€ Answer: First, youโ€™ll want to make an informed decision. You’ll need to begin with the end in mind. Decide what you want to have happen. ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ... Read more »

2022-09-17 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]

This advice comes with a warning.

De : Maureen McCann

Donโ€™t believe everything you read on the internet. Let me point out a few posts offering conflicting advice that I found in my LinkedIn feed last month. โšก Only connect to people you know | Connect to everyone. โšก Cover letters are dead | Cover letters help you stand out in todayโ€™s market. โšก Resumes... Read more »

2022-09-13 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]