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COVID-19 Series: Advice from Executive Recruiters

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on March 31, 2021

I asked executive recruiters and employers for their advice about how executives should job search during a pandemic.

I asked each of them…

  1. What should executive job seekers do to attract your attention when there are so many unemployed executives?
  2. Do you rule out job seekers who have been unemployed for a specific amount of time?
… Read more... “COVID-19 Series: Advice from Executive Recruiters”
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Filed Under: COVID-19, Job Search

Career Change Success Story: From Wildlife Biologist to Content Writer

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on March 31, 2021

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Today’s career change success story features Lindsay VanSomeren. Lindsay is a wildlife biologist who did a career pivot into freelance content writing. I think you’ll be inspired by her.

Lindsay, can you tell us about your earlier career and how you launched your new career focus?… Read more... “Career Change Success Story: From Wildlife Biologist to Content Writer”

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COVID-19 Series: Resources to Find Help

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on July 18, 2022

COVID-19 is threatening our physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Here are resources to find help:

Affordable Therapy – Resources collected by Fast Company.

American Psychiatric Association – Resources for mental health.

Career Sherpa’s COVID-19 Influenced Resources Job Postings & Candidate Lists – Resources for anyone whose employment was affected by COVID-19.… Read more... “COVID-19 Series: Resources to Find Help”

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Filed Under: COVID-19, Job Search, Remote Employment

COVID-19 Series: How to Find a Remote Job

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on November 16, 2022

How to Find a Remote Job

Two things are certain during the fight against COVID-19: (1) Many people will want to know how to find a remote job, and (2) More employers will become accepting of remote employment.

During a pandemic like COVID-19, the more people who work from home, the slower the rate of infection.… Read more... “COVID-19 Series: How to Find a Remote Job”

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How to Answer “What Are Your Strengths?”

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on December 1, 2021

Strengths

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“What are your strengths?” is a very common job interview question. Your response to this question should describe the alignment between the requirements of the job and your specific measurable accomplishments.

Here are the steps to take to ensure you have a great answer to this job interview question.… Read more... “How to Answer “What Are Your Strengths?””

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