How To Get Headhunted

HowToGetHeadhunted_courtesy_freedigitalphotosnetAs headhunters, we have something you don’t have: inside information from the job market and knowledge about vacancies that will never be advertised. We are both watching the job market but the difference is that we do nothing else but this, 50 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. And when we find vacancies, our job is to put the right candidate in front of our client. What can you do to be the one?

Here are 7 tips on how to get headhunted:

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Career Advice From A To Z: “O” For “Online Degrees”

Jorg: “Maria, you are a specialist in online degrees. When I did my MBA back in 2003, online learning had the reputation of being a second class alternative to brick-and-mortar. What is the situation today?”

Maria: “Reputation, at its heart is a question of trust, and right now, while the entire U.S. collegiate system is receiving scrutiny, we are seeing more people willing to consider alternatives to brick-and-mortar institutions.

One of the criticisms that brick-and-mortar institutions have received, in fact, is that they use branding and reputation as a method to arbitrarily increase tuitions, which has impacted the student debt ratio significantly. On the other hand, Read more

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Career Advice From A To Z: “J” For “James Bond 007′s Management Tips”

Management tips from James Bond 007 | Jorg Stegemann | My Job ThoughtsMost techniques you need to survive in intelligence and counter espionage will not help you to get a promotion or a pay rise when you have a white-collar job.

But when we look closer at it, it turns out some of James Bond’s skills can help us to become better in our jobs no matter if we are sales consultants or purchase managers.

Read on for the 10 most important lessons to learn from 007:

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Mid-Career Education Is Not Punishment: The Latest Trends In Executive Education

Executive education | Jorg Stegemann | My Job ThoughtsIf you are feeling blocked in your current job or are looking for a new position you may have thought about exploring opportunities to add some additional skills to your CV.

Whether you are considering an executive MBA, an open enrollment Executive Education program, or contemplating using a coach or mentor, you should be sure that the program you select uses all the latest learning methods and technologies available.

And, very importantly, that you will have a great time doing it! Read more

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Career Tips From The History Of Las Vegas

Career Tips Las Vegas | Jorg Stegemann | My Job ThoughtsGreetings from Las Vegas!

Some love It, some hate it yet guess what, I learned many things from this city that can help you for your career.

What are these things?
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MBA Or What Are The Alternatives?

MBA alternatives | Jorg Stegemann | My Job ThoughtsThe MBA is a post graduate degree that will provide you with relevant knowledge in finance, strategy, leadership and other management disciplines. It is (or was??) one of the most prestigeous degrees and has a highly practical character and much of the study will be based on case studies. Is the MBA a good choice for you or what are the alternatives? Read more

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