latest mexec musings

Why not me?

What do Google, PwC, PayPal and Pickled Egg Records have in common with me? We all started in 1998. As I like to say, it’s when I started ‘my career

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Stone Throwing
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Stone Throwing…

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will harm you. For one week, I collated the emails addressed to me: Marylyn, Marylin, Merrilyn, Mariilyn, Merilyn, Sir/Madam, and many

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Recruiters
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Recruiters Behaving Badly

Recently, I heard more bad recruiter stories from candidates searching for new roles. When recruiters behave badly, it damages all recruiter brands, the company brand (including yours, if you’re hiring)

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To cover or not to cover...
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To cover or not to cover…

I am often asked if a cover letter is still important for applications. Some employers no longer ask for them; however, I always do, as do most companies I work

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Too Much Too Little
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Too much or too little..

In my last musing (No, not that way… this way), I talked about what not to do in your CV or resume. But do you know the difference between the

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No, not that way.. this way..
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No, not that way.. this way..

Over the many years of my career in recruitment, and now in my own company, I have regularly presented seminars for groups on how to write a CV and undertake

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How do you take a no?

So, you get to interview for a great role. You are really excited about this opportunity. You think you are the perfect match! The hiring manager then calls me, and

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2 not 20

The best way to meet people is through other people. At least, that is what I believe. Last time, we talked about the importance of networking and that you are

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Experienced and successful business manager
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Noo Not networking..

Does the thought of networking make you go cold? Does it conjure up bad memories, or do you not know what to say to start the conversation? Have you had

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beware
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Beware the would..

While you can’t prepare for all interview questions, it’s best to be prepared for as many as you can. You can make educated guesses and at least start to prepare

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One Legged Race
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One legged race

Recently, a friend was asked to go for a ‘chat’ about a new role. The hiring manager said it was just to get to know them better. Unfortunately, it was

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