The critical first step in executive job search is two-pronged. You need to identify specific employers to focus on, and then research these target employers. Your objective is to determine the specific qualifications and qualities they're looking for in candidates. You also need to …
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How to Work with Executive Recruiters
The major focus of your job search strategy should be networking your way into the goldmine of hidden jobs. But of course you'll still need to know how to work with executive recruiters. You need to get the attention of recruiters in your niche. You want them to keep you top-of-mind when a …
3 Important LinkedIn Profile Housekeeping Tasks
Many executive job seekers have a "build it and forget it" mindset when it comes to their LinkedIn profile. Once they’ve written a bit of content in the About section, and popped in their various job titles in the Experience section, they think they’ve done enough. Then, their profile sits …
7 Ways To Contaminate Your Personal Brand and Doom Your Executive Job Search
Sometimes in job search you'll inadvertently do something that will contaminate your personal brand. You do one unfortunate thing or get into bad habits and BOOM!, you've blown a hole in your brand. Other times, things beyond your control intervene to tarnish the good work you’ve done building …
Transitioning Military Leaders: Differentiate Yourself in Executive Job Search
Transitioning military leaders need to understand and follow a solid roadmap for job search success. Those transitioning from the military face a particular issue similar to that of an executive transitioning to a different industry. That is, translating their experience and unique value in terms …