#133) Moving up the Career Ladder | George McGehrin

Today is all about positioning yourself to move up the career ladder! We’ll hear resume, networking, and career growth advice from George McGehrin, the all-star headhunter who founded the McGehrin Group. George has a degree from the University of Oxford and has a secret talent of “picking out needle in the haystack talent for clients”. His clients often seek to hire CEOS, CFOS, and many other senior executives positions. According to LinkedIn, he is ranked in the top 30 most connected recruiters in the U.S.

So as you can see, George is the best person to cover this topic, and you’re going to hear from someone with direct experience on how to position yourself for job success. 

Questions we cover:

• What are some of the biggest mistakes you see people make when they are trying to move up in their careers?
• What are some things you recommend job seekers proactively do to position themselves for career growth?
• What does an attractive candidate look like to you? (We can also discuss unattractive candidates). 
• Obviously, hiring decision makers should be looking for leadership to step up and fill these higher level roles at companies. But what does good leadership look like, and how do you convey that in an application? 
• How do I know if I’m bad at interviews, or it’s just the luck of the draw? 
• About 80% of jobs are found through networking. I’m sure that the number goes even higher as positions are more prestigious. What networking advice would you have for a growth-minded career warrior? 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Text George with your name and purpose: 212-658-0801
• Follow George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmcgehrin/