2019 Mid-Year NC Economic & Jobs Update with Dr. Michael L. Walden Dr. Michael L. Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, and a member of the Graduate Economics faculty with The Poole College of Management. His Ph.D. degree is from Cornell University and he has …
Vanquishing Procrastination Forever – Jeff Davidson When it comes to starting a task, people tend to procrastinate if they lack either a clear starting point or a logical sequence of action steps. Here’s how to reach beyond whatever is holding you back, all the time. Learn from a veteran author of 65 books and speaker with over 1000 speeches! This …
Organizing Your Executive Job Search with Sterling Fulton Come listen to author, trainer and teacher – our very own in Sterling Fulton! Sterling Fulton, MHA – works at the University of North Carolina as a Social Researcher and Evaluator and is on the faculty at the UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program. She knows the secret to getting communities to …
In the digital age, job hunting looks a lot different than it did in decades past. Instead of looking up newspaper classified ads and mailing in paper resumes, candidates can find job listings on online platforms and share their digital profiles to demonstrate their qualifications. Similarly, employers save countless hours in the hiring process by using technology to screen and interview candidates. As tech tools continue to revolutionize the way …
By preparing for the hidden job market in this way Phil holds a clear advantage over his competition. “Developing a plan,” says Phil today, “and finding out about the culture, attitude, buzz and insider information on target companies means more to me than anything right now. I have faith in my skill set but I want to quietly find a new position.” He realizes that this may give him a clear, early advantage over his competition. “I want to be known by my target companies before they know they need me. Then I will be ready to pounce.”
To fight the epidemic of wasted productive time here are some foundational tips for executives to maximize social media:
Executive job search and transition strategies mean that many job seekers need to change industries or progress in their current industry. Changing industries in particular requires both the executive and the company to recognize transferable skills. You also need to be willing to totally market those skills through a number of different mediums.