When discussing executive job search strategy with my clients, I lay out the critical 3 initial steps that get the best results – targeting, research and personal branding. I explain that, by starting with targeting, they'll focus their job search and personal marketing efforts on specific …
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7 Things Successful Executive Job Seekers Know
Many executive job seekers don't understand that job search doesn’t look or work quite the way it used to. If it's been several years since you were job hunting, things may have changed. Of course the pandemic has had a huge impact, but that's not all. In the past, you may have been …
How to Run a Confidential Job Search on LinkedIn
You're job-hunting and you need to keep it under wraps. But you need to use LinkedIn to help you land your next job. So how do you run a confidential job search on LinkedIn? Something like 95% of my executive job-seeking clients face the same dilemma. They’re still employed, but looking to move …
Social Media Snark and Job Search: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
I originally posted the first part of this article in 2010 and I've added to it over the years. Social media snark has become much more pronounced over the years, so the earlier content I left in may seem tame. Even so, a lot of what happened to me back then still seems extreme. [With …
How Do Executive Recruiters Find Candidates?
In conversations with executive job seekers, we discuss how today's executive job search works, including targeting, personal branding, LinkedIn, online presence, and how recruiters find candidates. Sourcing vs. Recruiting Candidates Candidate sourcing is the recruiter's first step. They …