Last week I shared the first two interview questions that you will undoubtedly encounter in some form during the hiring process. As a former hiring manager with 18+ years of experience in the business world and an executive career search consultant, I am familiar with the hiring process and have noticed that interview questions can be summed up by five key questions that you must be prepared to answer.

Discussing money can be awkward, especially when it comes to compensation negotiation with a potential employer. I am frequently asked questions about when and how to approach compensation discussions during interviews. Some job seekers even wonder how much control they have when it comes to compensation negotiation.

Since I’ve had such a great response to my recent training videos, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide live training and answer any questions about anyone’s current job search situation.

Last week we discussed the first 5 of the 10 character traits necessary for a successful executive job search. When it comes to the job search process as a whole, these 10 traits will help you improve your skills and networking abilities.

In my experience, I have found that having these specific character traits is the difference between getting a job in a few weeks vs. a few months.

I receive a lot of questions about how to use LinkedIn and your profile to the best of its ability. LinkedIn is essential to reach decision makers and employers. That said, it’s important your profile is compelling and tells your story.

We recently discussed the first 5 of the 10 reasons you aren't receiving phone calls. Here are the next 5 reasons:

Did you know there are Recruiters out there that won't give you a second look unless you have three or four LinkedIn recommendations? But sometimes it's hard to get someone to take the time to write one from scratch.