Monthly Archives: August 2011
McKinsey Alum Challenges the Industry
HighPoint Associates utilized a unique approach to the delivery of high value management consulting services. The company manages a network of over 500 experienced, independent professionals from diverse industry and functional backgrounds providing best-of-class, customized advisory services for growth-oriented companies.
Sumeet Goel, HPA’s founder and former McKinsey consultant, discussed his company’s history, future and current business model with Ivy Exec’s Executive Search Practice Leader, Jason Sanders.
Jason Sanders: Thanks very much for taking the time to speak with me today. Your firm, HighPoint Associates (HPA), uses a unique business model to deliver consulting services. Can you tell us a little about what Continue reading
Don’t Let Your Resume Look Like a Scam
I see a lot of resumes, more than I care to admit, and between us, sometimes I even dream about them. The problem with resumes in general is that 98% of them look virtually the same. Granted, there is only so much you can do with a couple of sheets of white paper (or perhaps ivory if you dare) and Times New Roman (Palatino Linotype anyone).
Since everyone thinks that most resumes look the same, a common pitfall for those who choose to write their own resumes is to “accentuate” Continue reading
BlueSteps Spotlight
The BlueSteps Blog has a wealth of articles for executives seeking to plan and develop their careers. We are pleased to present another installment of “BlueSteps Spotlight”, a sampling of the great articles from the BlueSteps collection.
From Recruiters Hire Humans: Discussing Failure During Interviews
No one is perfect. Yet many candidates stumble when asked, ‘tell me about a project that did not go to plan?’
The struggle with this key interview question is often because we focus on (and remember) what is going well and what we like, while failing to work Continue reading
Upcoming Webinar – Using LinkedIn to Get Interviews
August 30th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
Join Sarah Samboulie for this not to be missed webinar!
Are you on LinkedIn but suspect you still aren’t fully utilizing the site? This workshop will help you use your LinkedIn account to its fullest to advance your job search.
- What changes should every LinkedIn member make to their profile and privacy settings right away? Should I post a picture, and if so what kind?
- What is the best way to build a network quickly and efficiently?
- What are the most underutilized sections of LinkedIn and Continue reading
Differentiate Your Resume With a Winning Strategy: Fishing and Response Resumes
The majority of candidates, executive though staff, write resumes and apply to jobs in roughly the same way…writing a cover letter to focus a static resume.
I’ve written in previous articles to “Stop Writing Cover Letters, and You’ll Get More Interviews”, and described why cover letters are an obsolete tradition in today’s job search. In the 15 seconds the average hiring manager spends making an interview/no interview decision…most hiring managers make their decision based on a resume – not a cover letter. In a recent Linkedin poll, over 80% of hiring managers Continue reading
BlueSteps Spotlight
The BlueSteps Blog has a wealth of articles for executives seeking to plan and develop their careers. We are pleased to present another installment of “BlueSteps Spotlight”, a sampling of the great articles from the BlueSteps collection.
From How Top CEOs Cope with Constant Stress…
The role of CEO is one that often comes with considerable pressure. Justin Menkes of Spencer Stuart (an AESC member firm) looks at what it takes to be an effective leader under high pressure situations, and how to bring the best out of themselves and others.
What attributes Continue reading
