Career & Job Search

[Carben68]

Hi all,

 

I've been a member of MCF for donkey years, since 2002. I've enjoyed the sharings, the joustings & of course the BBQs!

 

Today, I am career job search & attraction specialist. But this thread is not to advertise my organization. The job market is not looking very friendly. I am here to help provide some inputs in any career related questions you might have. I'll try to answer (Along with others I'm sure) as best as I can if I know.

 

Some Background

 

25 years corporate experience of which 15 years as a recruiting leader. I've led regional/ international in-house recruiting teams for household brands along with several years working in agencies. I've recruited thousands, interviewed tens of thousands and seen probably close to a hundred thousands CVs in that time. From receptionists to CxOs.

 

 

So, let me know how I can help. Happy to...

 

Cheers

 

[Thaiyotakamli]

U want mcfers to employ you?

 

Here no job seekers

[Duckduck]

hi u so free to post here ah? shldnt u b super busy up to ur neck with interviews n client calls since ure so senior in the industry?

[Evillusion]

Target ups......hahaha...your figure 11 (not sure) is a prime target!

[Kangadrool]

What strategy would you recommend for those job seekers in their 40's.

 

The problem is this group of people are mostly 'over qualified' in their own jobs, but most have plateaued. Even the more capable ones will plateau also due to limited upward mobility (there's so much CxOs and GMs we can have in any organisation).

 

On the other hand, few employers would want to entertain them even if they are willing to settle for much lower pay.

Hi all,

 

I've been a member of MCF for donkey years, since 2002. I've enjoyed the sharings, the joustings & of course the BBQs!

 

Today, I am career job search & attraction specialist. But this thread is not to advertise my organization. The job market is not looking very friendly. I am here to help provide some inputs in any career related questions you might have. I'll try to answer (Along with others I'm sure) as best as I can if I know.

 

Some Background

 

25 years corporate experience of which 15 years as a recruiting leader. I've led regional/ international in-house recruiting teams for household brands along with several years working in agencies. I've recruited thousands, interviewed tens of thousands and seen probably close to a hundred thousands CVs in that time. From receptionists to CxOs.

 

I am also a LinkedIn advocate. Check me out here

 

So, let me know how I can help. Happy to...

 

Cheers

 

 

senior most of the time means CBL lah, just use eye power, mouth power.

 

hi u so free to post here ah? shldnt u b super busy up to ur neck with interviews n client calls since ure so senior in the industry?

 

[Toothiewabbit]

What strategy would you recommend for those job seekers in their 40's.

 

The problem is this group of people are mostly 'over qualified' in their own jobs, but most have plateaued. Even the more capable ones will plateau also due to limited upward mobility (there's so much CxOs and GMs we can have in any organisation).

 

On the other hand, few employers would want to entertain them even if they are willing to settle for much lower pay.

 

 

 

 

Good question!

 

Parking here with popcorns

[Carben68]

What strategy would you recommend for those job seekers in their 40's.

 

The problem is this group of people are mostly 'over qualified' in their own jobs, but most have plateaued. Even the more capable ones will plateau also due to limited upward mobility (there's so much CxOs and GMs we can have in any organisation).

 

On the other hand, few employers would want to entertain them even if they are willing to settle for much lower pay.

 

senior most of the time means CBL lah, just use eye power, mouth power.

 

 

 

Hi Kangadrool,

 

For someone in their 40s, I won't advocate job search. I would suggest a job attraction strategy instead. Don't go looking for jobs and compete with the thousands, make yourself a magnet with your experience, skills, knowledge and talents and you will discover that recruiters will come looking for you.

 

Start off with a solid LinkedIn profile, there are millions of recruiters in there just desperate to find the right candidate. The magic is how to separate yourself from the rest. That is too long a discussion for this forum unfortunately. The essence is not to compete, but to leapfrog.

 

Regarding opportunity, a big chunk of such senior jobs are typically not posted publicly, so a strong network is critical.

 

If you have not done so, or to put it bluntly, is not a high performer. And all you want is a job. Try www.indeed.com, it is a job aggregator and will pull in all the published jobs into one location.

 

There is no short answers, or short cuts. But my advice is to always dig a well before you get thirsty.

 

Hope it helps..

 

 

 

Edited February 4, 2015 by Carben68

[Duckduck]

my advice: buy linkedin shares

[Carben68]

hi u so free to post here ah? shldnt u b super busy up to ur neck with interviews n client calls since ure so senior in the industry?

 

Hi Duckduck,

I've left that part of my career behind.

 

Cheers..

U want mcfers to employ you?

 

Here no job seekers

 

Actually, I'm not looking for employment.

 

Everyone is a job seeker, the difference is either you know it or you don't.

 

Cheers..

[1fast1]

Your linkedin hyperlink is wrongly formatted (it links to one's own edit profile page).

 

Let me help you out: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4852716

 

BTW, aren't you the same Carben who used to have a pitbull avatar? I remember forming certain views about your politically-themed posts, but as this is not one of 'those' threads, I shall leave it at that. I do think that offering to help people out with free advice is a good gesture.

Edited February 4, 2015 by Turboflat4

[Carben68]

Your linkedin hyperlink is wrongly formatted (it links to one's own edit profile page).

 

Let me help you out: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4852716

 

BTW, aren't you the same Carben who used to have a pitbull avatar? I remember forming certain views about your politically-themed posts, but as this is not one of 'those' threads, I shall leave it at that. I do think that offering to help people out with free advice is a good gesture.

 

Hi there,

 

Yes I was going under the pitbull nick but it got lost for some reason and some years back I had to create a new one. Don't recall any politically themed posts, but I did comment on how disrespectful some comments were on our founding fathers if that's what you're referring to.

 

I actually removed my links. I read the guidelines and realized that linking is not encouraged but thanks anyways..

 

Cheers..

Edited February 4, 2015 by Carben68

[Vid]

I think M Ravi needs some advice. He is looking for the post of PM

[1fast1]

I think M Ravi needs some advice. He is looking for the post of PM

 

Well done. I'm sure the OP has some choice advice for M Ravi.

[Carben68]

I think M Ravi needs some advice. He is looking for the post of PM

 

I'm good. But not that good.

[Jamesc]

Since you have read a hundred thousand CVs, how much of it is BS?

 

20%, 30%, 40% more? I just wanted to know what is the going rate so

 

I can be inline with the market. Thank you.

[Soya]

I think M Ravi needs some advice. He is looking for the post of PM

 

 

ahemmm......i tink he needs a few bolts tightening, not advice.

[1fast1]

Since you have read a hundred thousand CVs, how much of it is BS?

 

20%, 30%, 40% more? I just wanted to know what is the going rate so

 

I can be inline with the market. Thank you.

 

Judging by your forum posts, I'd say you're already a market leader in shovelling that product. So don't worry.

[Celicar]

After working for say 10 to 15 years, is it still worth it to do an MBA in terms of returns on that investment? Probably the topline answer is "it depends on industry", then aside from being an academic, which industry would give a person who has graduated with MBA the max mileage?