Dwain Celistan
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Stay focused in your job search
As a retained executive recruiter, I read many resumes and speak to talented executives daily. One of their key challenges is to determine how they use their many talents and interests in the future career pursuits. While there is a desire to be broad and keep “all options open”, the better path is to decide on a path and stay focused. This challenge of choice applies to many executives regardless of industry or functional area of expertise. For example, many executives with
July 15, 2009
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3 Secrets of Career Superstars
3 Secrets of Career Superstars It’s been said that half of the job is “showing up.” And that is certainly true. However, the more important half is what you do when you get there. Thriving in your workplace goes beyond attendance and basic job competency. Your goal should be exceptional delivery of your work product. Here are three techniques you can use that will help focus and improve your output. Longer term, adherence to these action steps will lead you to greater succe
July 15, 2009
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Four Elements of a Killer Resume
Four steps to a Killer resume! By Dwain Celistan A key tool in the process of securing another opportunity is via a resume. As an executive recruiter, we typically receive hundreds of resumes per week. There are over three million resumes on the larger internet sites. Thus, it is important to breakthrough the “clutter” to communicate your capabilities to the reader/potential hiring authority. The first element of the strong resume is to state your objective. This will help t
July 15, 2009
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Powerful beginning of a resume
The role of a resume is to provide the reader with a reason to call you. Therefore, all elements of the document need to differentiate you from other candidates. The first meaningful element of the resume is the Summary or Objective statement. In this market, the objective statement is far more powerful. As an executive recruiter and career acceleration coach, I review hundreds of resumes per month. This is typical, regardless of the economy; professionals use recruiters as
July 15, 2009
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College Students/Recent Grads: Build on Your Education During this Challenging Job Market
As an executive recruiter, I see large numbers of resumes and speak to companies daily. There are many job opportunities, but fewer than in recent years and with a larger pool of qualified candidates. Thus, the time spent to secure a new role can easily go beyond 6 months. Now is the time to consider and evaluate three strategies. First, if you decide to enter the workforce, take full advantage of all available tools. The career center is usually an under utilized resource o
May 25, 2009
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You're Downsized...Now What?
In today's business environment, many people have been laid off, given early or forced retirement or been the casualty in a merger or acquisition. In addition, there are several persons have been terminated, "let go" or fired by their employer. You are not alone; this is and has happened to millions of Americans over the past several years. So the issue is less about "why me" and more about the changing nature of business. The first step is to take a breath. Use the first fe
April 21, 2009
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5 Keys to Effective Networking
Networking is a critical component to any job search. A recent survey shared by a national outplacement firm suggested that networking was nearly five times more effective than recruiters and 14 times more effective than the internet for securing managerial positions. Networking is powerful and simple when you consider two options: 1) the hiring manager has a stack of 50 or more resumes from the company web site or 2) a colleague suggests the hiring manager speak to a specif
April 21, 2009
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