Craft and communicate a work-life narrative with meaning and impact. Present as a more compelling candidate to the decision-makers who hold the keys to your career advancement.
Join Career Narratives Podcast host Doug Lester for bi-weekly episodes based on his experience as a Fortune 100 hiring manager, an executive recruiter at a top firm, and a coach to mid and senior-level MBA leaders in consumer products, healthcare, financial services and tech.
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Dec. 20, 2024
27: Don't Reach Out to That Executive Recruiter Before You Listen to This
You should think twice about reaching out to an executive recruiter you don't already know and have a relationship with. Host Doug Lester explains why, based on his experience as an executive recruiter at a top search firm, …
Dec. 6, 2024
26: Five Ways to Get on Executive Recruiters' Radar Screens
Have you ever been concerned that executive recruiters weren't calling you enough (or at all) or were calling about roles you weren't interested in? If so, then host Doug Lester shares five strategies for getting on the rada…
Nov. 22, 2024
25: Three Things You Need To Know About Executive Recruiters
If you're a mid or senior-level MBA and want to advance your career, then executive recruiters are probably going to play a part in your narrative. Host Doug Lester pulls back the curtain on this opaque industry and shares w…
Oct. 31, 2024
24: One Thing Could Unblock Your Career Advancement This Year
Have you made less progress advancing your career than you had wanted to this year? Or maybe no progress at all? If so, host Doug Lester shares a little social media psychology and a realization from his own life experience …
Oct. 11, 2024
23: Why You Shouldn't Drop Dates and Experience from Your LinkedIn Profile and Resume
If you're in your 40s or 50s, have you ever been advised to drop the dates from your education entries and remove a few of the earlier roles from your LinkedIn profile and resume? Trying to soft-pedal or hide your age and le…
Sept. 27, 2024
22: Ditch the Fake Due Dates and Make Consistent Progress Toward Your Ideal Narrative
If you want to craft a compelling work-life narrative, you need to stay focused on work that yields the stories you want to be able to tell about yourself. But truly important and impactful work tends to happen over time.
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