“Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” by Harper Lee

LMGTFY: Nelle Harper Lee (April 28, 1926 – February 19, 2016), American novelist who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1961 for To Kill a Mockingbird. Awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007.

Inspirational quote: “Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it” Harper Lee

“Know yourself.” Greek proverb

LMGTFY: The Ancient Greek aphorism “know thyself” is one of the Delphic maxims and was inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi according to the Greek writer Pausanias. The phrase was later expounded upon by the philosopher Socrates who taught that: “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

Inspirational quote: “Know yourself” Greek proverb

Free session for experienced managers & executives in Europe who are currently looking for a job (or getting ready for it): “Hack LinkedIn for your job search”.

By now, everybody serious about their career should have a proper & complete LinkedIn profile – but that’s not enough. Not even for executives! Not only does your profile summary have to speak to Executive Search Consultants – you must understand how the algorithm works to get found in the first place!

If you haven’t been contacted with great job offers via LinkedIn over the last 6-9 months, you should definitely join, as during this interactive meeting we’ll explain:
– how headhunters use LinkedIn as a recruitment tool
– how to optimize your profile to stand out among thousands of other candidates (incl. real example)
– how to satisfy both the human reader and the algorithm!
– how to be ranked “good fit” aka top candidate
– how to get the LinkedIn algorithm to suggest you as a candidate WITHOUT you having to even apply!

Think of this session as of an actual meeting, as there will be several opportunities to network. Be ready to fully engage & contribute. If you plan on passively listening, this is not for you. Everybody is expected to engage.

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Free session for experienced managers & executives in Europe who are currently looking for a job (or getting ready for it): “Want a new job in 2023? Start looking now!”.

Approaching decision makers and headhunters directly has been one of the most effective job search channels in the last 3 years. Preparing a perfect CV and a proper & complete LinkedIn profile is one thing. Knowing how to approach potential employers and headhunters to get invited to an interview is another.

During this interactive meeting we’ll explain:
– how to find potential employers and headhunters (practical tips!)
– how to write cover emails that generate interviews (with real examples!)
– how to manage your inbox and make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunity
– how to assess your job search KPIs: response & interview rate; the data shows how good or bad it actually is

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“The best revenge is massive success.” by Frank Sinatra

LMGTFY: Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998), American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide.

Inspirational quote: “The best revenge is massive success” Frank Sinatra