Tag Archives: My Executive Career Coach

What “Mad Men” Teaches Us About Career Search

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This past Sunday marked the opening of the new season of the hit TV series, “Mad Men.” The title refers to Madison Avenue and its strong connection to advertising in the 1960’s, … Continue reading

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Career Search And Preparing For Remote Interviews

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS All of your hard work has paid off and now you have been contacted to schedule an interview. In today’s job market, “the interview” has changed. Years ago, an interview was “face-to-face” … Continue reading

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10 Tips for Networking During the Holidays To Move Your Career Search Forward

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS “Tis The Season!” is a phrase that for some says, “take a break and relax”, but for savvy job seekers it is a signal to stay in search mode and take your … Continue reading

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Taking The Scary Out Of Writing Resumes

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Halloween is a time that many use to dress up in costume with a theme that invokes fear, whether it is a zombie with a knife and blood dripping down, a witch … Continue reading

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A Fresh Look at Recruiters As You Kick Start Your Career Campaign

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS While September is Back-to-School for some, for others it is the kickoff of their career campaign.  As a result, I thought that it would be a good idea to take a fresh look … Continue reading

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Summer Assignment: Establish or Enhance Your Social Media Presence To Catapult Your Job Search Forward

By Linda M. Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS If you were to ask me what one of the most requested speaking topics people have requested of me is, I would have to say that it has something to do with … Continue reading

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Career Planning On A Napkin

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS Over the prior blog postings, I have tried to share with you the latest topics, tools and techniques involved in conducting an executive career search campaign.  For those of you who are interested in experiencing … Continue reading

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Career Thought Leaders | Post 1

#2011CTL Career Thought Leaders Conference in Baltimore, MD 3/14 through 3/16 – Extraordinary Conference for Career Thought Leaders supporting and working together assisting job seekers in career development, search, and career management. Check back often (and on Twitter @LinVanVal or … Continue reading

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