by Jim Wiederhold | Dec 5, 2016 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Whether it’s personal goals or career goals, we’ve all been there – setting aggressive and ambitious resolutions, chasing after it, hitting setbacks, and eventually become unmotivated to continue. It is important to set goals, but if you measure success only by...
by Greg Nielsen | Nov 22, 2016 | ACHE, Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition
If you think your Master’s degree and experience alone will translate into landing that great executive job, you will likely find disappointment. Why? Simple – everyone else in the candidate pool has a Master’s degree and experience. You need to stand out from...
by Jim Wiederhold | Nov 4, 2016 | Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition
I’ve done a lot of interview coaching over the last 22 years. If I were to grade my clients’ beginning interview skills, most people would have a starting grade somewhere below average. This is by no fault of their own. It is common to not do well on...
by Greg Nielsen | Oct 25, 2016 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Circumstances. Actions. Results. (C.A.R.) Recruiters want to hear that story. When a recruiter asks you about your tenure or a specific challenge you’ve faced, remember to drive the C.A.R. Too many people wax on about their experiences as just that – experiences...
by Jim Wiederhold | Oct 14, 2016 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Though desiring to advance, many healthcare professionals have plateaued in their career and are unsure how to regain momentum. Obviously, they had an idea of where they were going when they started, but never took the time to actively and consistently plan and manage...
by Greg Nielsen | Oct 6, 2016 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
I advise executive clients for Wiederhold & Associates and I don’t read every word of every resume. Do you think every recruiter and hiring manager does? Chances are they are not. One recruiter told me he takes about 10 seconds to size up a resume. A good resume...
