“My life is my message.” Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas Gandhi, titled Mahatma, or great soul, will be remembered as an influential political and spiritual leader who achieved India’s independence from Britain during a long and difficult campaign of non-violence. His gentleness and wisdom continue to influence millions of people today. Below are 21 of his sayings, grouped under three headings: LIFE,…
At Elite Executives, we do not take our relationships with our Clients and Candidates for granted! We look at each day as a blessing and an opportunity to forge new lasting relationships! Colleen McCullough-CEO/Lead Recruiter heads up the practice of EE. She possesses a clear vision, is courageous, empathetic, has integrity and brings out the best in others. Colleen began…
You may think that a cover letter is not necessary, however, it is! The only time you might not need a cover letter is if you’re applying to a position online as some applicant tracking systems don’t allow candidates to submit them. Always date your letter, address it to the Hiring Manager or Recruiter (list their name if you know…
The resume has always been the number one tool to present yourself to a potential employer. First impressions with your resume can, and will, make all the difference. It is important that you tailor your resume to each and every role you apply for. Your resume is an advertisement of you! Ensure you list your results and what you can…
Making a career move can be very stressful. Searching through job postings, getting in touch with a recruiter, updating your resume to cater to each role and drafting personalized cover letters is a job in itself!. Next step, the interview. You want to be prepared for some common interview questions and also want to be well versed in the organization,…
Here are three principles that can help you hire the right person: Be creative. Every candidate will be prepared for commonplace interview questions. Find new ways to truly understand how a person thinks. Be challenging. Put the candidate in situations where they are more likely to show their true selves. Allow your employees to help. You are not the only person who is…
A true leader not only manages others, they enable others to reach their highest potential by developing their strengths, having a creative vision, rewarding accomplishments and not being afraid to get in the trenches! By being a true leader, you show others that you can inspire and motivate your team for the good of the organization. Here are some helpful…
Success is the ability to achieve personal, professional, and life goals. This is done through belief, desire, proper planning, hard work, and will. The successful person is the person who is capable of taking risks and making the critical, bold decisions to reach their desired goals. Here are some helpful links: https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/9-things-that-will-keep-you-from-being-successful.html https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/these-7-things-will-keep-you-from-being-successful.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauragarnett/2020/11/23/9-surprising-things-holding-you-back-from-being-successful/
Have a Goal It’s important to have short and long term goals. Make a list working back from the future to present day so that you can see what it takes to achieve your goals! Get Out and Network Social media is our friend when it comes to this. There are so many groups on LinkedIN, Facebook etc. that can…
Back in the day, the way one would go about finding a job would be apply for a job they saw in the newspaper by mailing or faxing in a resume and cover letter to the Hiring Manager. If shortlisted they would be contacted via the telephone for an in person interview. If they were deemed to be a fit…
