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Lessons from 24 Years as an Executive Recruiter
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Lessons from 24 Years as an Executive Recruiter

I’ve spent the majority of my professional life navigating the ups and downs of a fulfilling executive recruiting career, with 24 of those years at Joseph Chris Partners. Along the way, I’ve learned countless lessons that have shaped not only my professional life but also my personal growth. I want to share some of these insights with you. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, I hope you’ll find these reflections helpful and inspiring. 

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Keep it Simple: a Crash Course on Writing (or Rewriting) a Resumé
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Keep it Simple: a Crash Course on Writing (or Rewriting) a Resumé

A major part of a recruiter’s job is to introduce people to our clients based on their current (and future) requirements. The best way to get to know a candidate’s professional history is to review their resumé. Some resumés are good and some…need improvement. That’s ok! I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve reworked mine over my professional career. The overarching goal is to sell yourself to a hiring manager via a page or two to get to the stage of selling yourself in person (or phone or video call) at an interview. Your resumé is likely the first impression of you that a hiring manager will see. Crisp, clean, and simple. Keep it simple. Keep it simple. Keep it simple.

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The Search for a Mentor, Pt. 1
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The Search for a Mentor, Pt. 1

Searching for a mentor doesn’t have to be as challenging as sticking to that New Year’s resolution to stop drinking wine or start training for a triathlon (these are not, and never have been, on my list of resolutions). And like most things in our modern world, there’s an app for that.

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Episode #1: Doing it right: The importance of mentoring & training with guest Joshua McMahon

Episode #1: Doing it right: The importance of mentoring & training with guest Joshua McMahon

Take a listen to the construction industry's fresh catch of the day in Episode #1 of Off the Hook with Erica & Luke. Our guest Joshua McMahon of MCM Consulting shares spot on insight into developing and mentoring others in our industry. Many companies are doing it right, but others not so much. How can we as industry professionals intentionally be more involved in bringing others along and ultimately help their personal and professional growth?

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