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Tips for Your Executive Job Search

August 14, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

It can be overwhelming and disheartening to find yourself in an executive job search unexpectedly or for an extended period of time, especially if you are not seeing the response you hoped for.

Tips for Your Executive Job Search

It can be difficult to maintain the momentum and excitement that comes with the new possibilities of a job search when you’re in a prolonged job search. Therefore, there may be a time where you have to refresh your executive job search to continually invest your time and full effort.

Tips to Bring Fresh Energy into Your Executive Job Search and Maintain Your High Level of Motivation:

Assess Your Long-Term Goals

A job search is a great time to look at your goals and ensure that you are on the right track to achieve them. In fact, it may be time to reassess your goals and truly consider the industry and positions you’re targeting. You want to ensure they will help you pave the path you want in your career. This time of reflection may prove valuable in deciding whether you want to continue down this path or if you are perhaps ready to change the direction of your career completely.

Reformat Your Resume

Decision-makers are constantly deluged with resumes. Therefore, it is beneficial to ensure that yours stands out from the rest. Think of your resume as a story, and, through it, tell the story of your career—your experiences, your skills, your values, and your expertise. Showcase the relevant details of your career that illustrate how you will contribute to your next team and stand out in your executive job search.

Consider How You Can Boost Your Personal Brand

Is your personal brand is consistent? You need to take a good look at that. From your email address to your values, be sure you have uniformity. Then, consider options to boost your personal brand. Are there ways to showcase your expertise besides your resume? Use social media to get your voice, ideas, and knowledge out there to set yourself apart as someone who is not only informed but also passionate about the work you do.

Be Active on Social Media

Professional social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook are highly beneficial in reducing a prolonged job search. Through LinkedIn, you can connect with professionals within your industry and others if you choose to expand your search and focus on referrals to penetrate the hidden job market vs lingering on job boards. Therefore, it is in your best interest to invest time in networking to promote yourself, your personal brand, and land the job you desire. Just be sure to avoid these LinkedIn profile mistakes that can cost you.

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