So many people struggle with their search because of the mental and emotional strain of their search. Maybe you are not getting the results you want? Maybe there is financial stress? Maybe there is relationship stress. Either way, it can weigh on you. My guess is, if you are listening to this, you are a high performer. You are someone who has an internal drive and has a necessity to perform. Rather than fall to the pressure of that comes with being out of work and focusing on rebuilding your car...
Jul 01, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
When you are searching for your job, your energy can be hit or miss from day to day....and that can sap productivity. One of my mentors, Brendon Burchard, always says, "The power plant doesn't have energy, it generates it". You need to be that power plant and intentionally generate energy during your search Obstacle There are probably going to be a dozen things day in and day out that sap your energy: Being told no for a job Not being able to connect with anyone Stress hormones from financial st...
Jun 26, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Envision The Future You Are AfterDetermine The Feeling You Are AfterDefine What Is Meaningful To You Really Think About:Which things are you absolutely clear about that help you perform better than your peers?What do you focus on to stay clear about what matters most?What aren't you clear about, and how does that affect your performance?What do you do when you are feeling uncertain or undirectedIf you had to explain to someone you were mentoring what it is that makes you successful, what would y...
Jun 24, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 16
How to Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Executive Job Search1. Do not apply to online job postings between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and do not allocate this valuable time to researching companies on the web. Instead, use prime business hours for follow-up phone calls, networking and interviewing. 2. Set up a separate email address for all of your job search activities, and don't check personal email between 8 AM and 5 PM. Emailing, tweeting and “Facebooking” will suck the life out of ...
Jun 21, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, Chris talks about the importance of having an optimized LinkedIn profile. Even if you are not interested in proactively using LinkedIn to find a job, decision makers use LinkedIn to vet potential candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Success on social media can be a little tricky. Even those who are effective and comfortable networking with people in a live setting tend to struggle engaging with people effectively online. So I put these 10 tips and tricks together with that in mind. #1 - You do You! The goal isn't to get everyone to love you. That will never happen. Be you, be authentic, and appeal to those who are naturally attracted to what you bring to the table. #2 - LinkedIn is NOT Facebook No posting of cat pictures. T...
Jun 17, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Chris discusses the process that his company, www.CareerNextAgency.com, walks its clients through to create a resume. If you are uncertain with the current status of your resume, I would love to get on the phone and have a conversation to give you some help. Seriously, there is no obligation, I would just love to chat and see how I can help. Just go to www.CareerNextAgency.com to set up a time to talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Too often I hear, "I know that if I simply make a couple tweaks to my resume, I will have success". That may or not be true. In this episode, Chris talks about the 5 ways your resume could be failing you in your job search that you probably have not thought of. If you feel like you could use some help with your search, I would love to have a conversation with you. Go to www.CareerNextAgency.com to set up a time to talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2019•13 min
Questions to Ask Yourself as You Are Developing Your BrandI talk a lot about creating a passion statement. Now you’ll use both that statement and the thinking process that developed it to shape your personal brand. Answer the following three questions. 1. What are you selling? What are you as a multimillion-dollar “product” bringing to the table that will help you stand out to your targeted companies? · Are you selling your ability to build a team? · To double sales? · To reign in costs? · To re...
Jun 10, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Have you been intentional about creating the career you love? If you are in the job market, I am a huge believer that every challenge brings about new opportunities. Have you been loving what you do for work? Your role? The impact you make? Are you fulfilled with your career? The answer for most people is a resounding NO. Your need and/or desire to find a new job is typically connected to a lack of fulfillment with your current position. Regardless of if this transition was forced upon you or yo...
Jun 07, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It becomes more difficult to differentiate yourself in the job market the higher you climb through the ranks. While there are typically fewer people competing for each position, the quality of each candidate is much better. In this episode, Chris talks about the key factors to consider as you look to differentiate yourself in the market. After all, the root word of differentiate is "different". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 05, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Chris talks about the 4 most important rules or principles to follow when you are actively engaged in a job search. Some of them are counter-intuitive, but all require a mindset of being intentional. 1. Go after what you want 2. Take accountability for your results (the good and the bad) 3. Help people 4. Always be the last to speak Listen to learn how to implement these four rules/principles into your job search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 03, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Whether you are just beginning your search or have been searching for months, a well planned business plan for search will help to speed things up drastically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
When you are going through your executive job search, it is important to remember that recruiters and headhunters don't work for you, they work for the companies they are looking to fill positions for. There are certain rules that a high percentage of job seekers consistently break that shoot themselves in the foot and hurt their chances at landing their targeted position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
No company is going to hire you - they will invest in you. It is key to approach your search with that mindset. In this episode, Chris talks about the importance of making sure you are focusing on communicating your ROI as a leader because whomever a company hires, they will be looking for the fastest ROI possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Confidence is the greatest indicator for success in any competitive arena. Your job search is no different. Learn about what is called the "Confidence / Competence Loop". In this episode, Chris talks about how you can scientifically gain confidence in the areas that will help you get faster results with your job search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 3
One thing is certain, your job search will be full of ups and downs. Your success will be based on your ability to identify what you want, go after it, and endure the ups and downs. This episode will illuminate some of the most challenging elements of your job search and what you can do to prepare for them. After all, you can handle anything you are prepared for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode Chris talks about why and how he because an executive career coach - along with the 5 step system that anyone seeking a job should be using to have job search success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
