I run a retained executive search firm. I thought I'd pass on an example of what I see from my side of the desk.
I received a resume today from a candidate who made no mention at all of his education in his resume. I emailed him to ask about his ed…
I wouldn't go a day without health insurance. At 59, it's even more risky, even if he's healthy.
If he was laid off, he can continue his coverage for 18 months through COBRA (which enables him to continue the coverage from his former workplace). Th…
Boy, I wish every job hunter could read what you've written. You're right - most people lead in by telling me (I am an executive recruiter) that they are now unemployed, and that is about as boring a lead in as you can come up with, other than, "I s…
This is a new page from my web site. I found these stories to be too uplifting. In case you're wondering, both of these job hunters are 50 years old, further evidence that 50 is too old. It's also evidence that direct mail works. (On the converse, j…
I run a retained executive search firm, and also have a free job hunting advice web that is aimed at 6-figure executives - the site is www.JobMagician.com.