The Career Transition Experts

Now, more than ever, it's vital to develop strategies to proactively manage your career advancement. Whether your activities involve working with a recruiter, seeking a mentor, or working through professional development, you must have an intentional strategy. Join executive search professional Bill Dempsey and veteran career catalyst Jonathan Flaks as they discuss key strategies for your suc...

I often hear the frustration of candidates who feel that they've been "ghosted" by a company after what seemed to be a positive application or interview experience. Sometimes, this is just due to a lack of time; companies simply don't have the resources to respond to everyone. However, there's another side to this - ghosting your recruiter. Your search professional works h...

Personality assessments are becoming more and more popular in the career transition process, and for good reason! Used properly, these assessments can help in many ways. Discover how personality assessments can help you become a top candidate for the job you'll love as Jonathan and executive search professional Bill Dempsey discuss these valuable tools. Bill Dempsey is the Founder and CEO of...

In today's swiftly changing business landscape, it's important for leaders to proactively manage their own careers. Many businesses are finding it necessary to pivot their focus and operations, and it's essential that candidates are prepared to stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, executive search professional John O'Connor shares his insights with Jonathan. They discuss v...

Right now, many leaders are finding themselves having to work through huge transitions. Whether you are looking for a new position or striving to help your company pivot, one thing's for sure - the current crisis has affected us all. In order to position yourself in the best possible way, it's important to manage your career proactively - regardless of the current situation. There are wa...

You spend a lot of time, energy, and focus on your work. It pays the bills, but shouldn't your career offer you more? Join executive search professional John O'Connor and career catalyst Jonathan Flaks as they discuss fulfilling your purpose in your professional life. John O'Connor is the President of CareerPro Inc. , a talent acquisition firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. John specia...

When you're in the middle of a career transition, there are many aspects that need to be considered. Your resume, networking, interviewing, and negotiating skills all come into play. In addition, working effectively with a recruiter and a career coach often makes a significant difference in how long your job search lasts. However, things that might seem insignificant can easily impact your ch...

Navigating a successful career transition can challenging; it requires pulling many skills together in the right ways, at the right times. What can you do to set yourself apart as the candidate to remember? Join Jonathan and executive search professional Declan Daly as they discuss small actions that can make a large difference in your job search. Be sure to subscribe to catch the full episode wit...

Navigating a successful career transition involves integrating many different skills together, almost like clockwork. One of the vital areas of this process is interviewing. In this week's episode, executive search professional Declan Daly shares some fantastic, actionable strategies for setting yourself apart during the interview. You can get a sneak peek at one of them here! Be sure to subs...

In the current situation, many people are unsure of their next step, and that's to be expected. We're going through unprecedented times. However, there's still a lot to be done. Taking this time to grow, prepare, and advance your career is a wise choice for many. In this episode, you'll find a mix of encouragement and actionable ideas to help you focus on your priorities now an...

Preparation is a vital factor in any successful leadership career or career transition. Often, the simple act of spending a few minutes each morning catching up on the latest trends in your industry can make a significant difference. In this episode, executive search professional James Johnson joins Jonathan to discuss key strategies for a successful leadership career transition. You’ll discover h...

Imagine having a career that allows you to do what you love and love what you do? It is possible! Executive search professional James Johnson shares how he strives to help candidates find jobs that they find fulfilling. For more resources or information from James, please visit him at Johnson Recruiting Group . Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the full episode, releasing soon! Be sure to a...

Join Jonathan and executive search professional James Johnson to find out how 15 minutes of research and prep each day can keep you up on the trends and changes in your industry. For more resources or information from James, please visit him at Johnson Recruiting Group . Also, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the full episode with James! Be sure to also visit careerexcitement.com to gai...

Technology impacts the job search process in many ways, and leaders navigating a career transition must be able to stay ahead of the current changes. With more people working remotely for various reasons, technology plays an even larger role. Executive search professional Michael Neece joins Jonathan to shed light on how to make the most of technological changes such as artificial intelligence and...

A career transition can prove challenging for many – and when you’re working to advance, you want to know that you have professionals who can successfully help you navigate those challenges in your corner. Join executive search professional Michael Neece and career catalyst Jonathan Flaks as they discuss a challenging situation – landing a seaplane on a narrow lake! Be sure to subscribe to catch t...

Technology is changing many facets of business today, including how we search for jobs. From programs that incorporate artificial intelligence to vet potential candidates to video interviews through various platforms, the career transition process is changing. Find strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Stay tuned for the full episode – you’ll find a lot of valuable tips and strategies fr...

Welcome to The Career Transition Experts Podcast!  Jonathan Flaks, veteran executive coach and career catalyst, shares valuable strategies to help you navigate a successful career transition. He teams up with top search professionals to bring you current, cutting-edge tips and resources to help you strengthen your interviewing skills, networking efforts, and overall career transition strategy.   ...