John Hadley helps job seekers frustrated with their search. He also works with professionals struggling to increase their influence and visibility at work and in the market. He serves clients internationally in a wide range of jobs and industries. John is a frequent speaker at career networking groups and conferences, produces a widely-read monthly Career Tips newsletter, and provides a variety of career resources on his website at www.JHACareers.com.

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 Guard Your Professional Image
by John West Hadley - Mar, 2008
The August 20, 2007 issue of Time magazine reported that: • 12% of employers consulted social networking sites such as Facebook.com for help with their hiring process. • 63% of those who did, declined to hire an applicant because of what they found! Why do social sites generate s...
 
 Do Objectives Help Résumés?
by John West Hadley - Feb, 2008
Frankly, no! I’ll concede that an Objective at the top of a résumé can be helpful to recruiters, making it easier for them to slot your résumé to the right pile. But that doesn't make it helpful or even meaningful to your true 'target', the hiring manager! I was a hiring manager for...
 
 Be the HERO Of Your Story
by John West Hadley - Nov, 2007
Do you have a compelling "2 Minute Pitch" to describe the package you bring to the table? Your marketing pitch is critical to your career search, or for that matter any campaign to increase your visibility and influence. One variation vital to any interview is your "2 Minute Pitch." ...
 
 When To Talk About Salary!
by John West Hadley - May, 2007
A client called me about a great interview he had earlier in the week. When he told me that they wouldn't pay him enough to make it worthwhile, I asked how he knew. His answer: "Because I asked them what the range was." I asked why he did that. The question surprised him. "Because I wa...
 
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