Tag: career change

Is It Crazy to Job Search in a New Industry?

April 21, 2025
Chairman's Blog

Is it crazy to job search in a new industry? Absolutely. But crazy isn’t necessarily a bad thing—it’s often where the magic starts. In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT, you'll hear from two Barrett Group experts who agree that some of the best moves in life begin with a leap into the unknown.

Unlock your Professional Future

April 14, 2025
Chairman's Blog

Ever walked out of an interview wondering what went wrong? If your interviews aren’t turning into offers, you might be approaching them all wrong. Discover the real purpose of a job interview—and how a shift in mindset can unlock better outcomes and real offers.

LinkedIn Turn-Offs You Should Avoid

April 7, 2025
Chairman's Blog

LinkedIn is powerful—but not all connection requests are created equal. From flattery to financial pitches, here’s a peek into the inbox of TBG's chairman and what makes him hit “accept” versus “ignore.” If you’re serious about building social capital, these real examples may change how you reach...

False Urgency Is Not Your Friend

March 31, 2025
Chairman's Blog

A false sense of urgency can drive people to make career decisions that are not in their best interests. In fact, reacting too quickly to bad circumstances can be extremely unhelpful in progressing your career. Sometimes patience is the better approach.

INDUSTRY UPDATE: Female Executives

March 24, 2025
Industry Updates

Women comprise 29% of C-suite positions, up from 17% in 2015. The ranks of women have also grown in other executive levels. However, the gains are more fragile and less extensive than they appear. Many obstacles continue to challenge female executives – not least, stiff political winds in the US against...

What Is Social Capital?

March 17, 2025
Chairman's Blog

If you think networking is all it takes to land your next executive role, you’re missing the bigger picture. In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT, Barrett Group experts Dan Resendes and Waffles Natusch break down how social capital works, how it outshines traditional networking, and why you should learn...

Don’t Just Stand There! Do Something About Your Career!

March 10, 2025
Chairman's Blog

Despite all the negative news and uproar you may be hearing on TV or the internet, there is also good news for would-be job-changers: executives who shake off their fear of change are finding new opportunities, shifting industries, discovering new roles, and earning more money.

Are You a Dim Bulb or a Bright Light?

March 3, 2025
Chairman's Blog

The light bulb is a useful metaphor for the professional lives of many executives who come to The Barrett Group. They speak of being passed over for promotion. Of working long hours without recognition or reward. Of having been made unfairly redundant. Their light is dim, and they are not sure how...

INDUSTRY UPDATE: Financial Services

February 24, 2025
Industry Updates

Banks around the world are in the middle of a huge transition. Economic uncertainty, stricter regulations, and accelerated advances from non-bank competitors in 2024 is making 2025 a critical year for banks to diﬀerentiate—or risk falling behind. But major challenges will accompany that rapid transition,...

What Is the Unpublished Market?

February 17, 2025
Chairman's Blog

If you’re an executive, you can’t afford to ignore the unpublished market. But what is it, and why does it matter? In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT The Barrett Group’s Waffles Natusch and Dan Resendes break down how the unpublished market works and why it’s so powerful in an executive job search –...

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