In career transition, it’s easy to fall into the habit of doing the same things, day after day, even if you’re not getting the results you want. But don’t let your executive job search drive you insane! If you find that your momentum has stalled and you’re not getting the leads, contacts, and interviews you need, follow these suggestions for getting out of your rut and moving forward toward your goals.
If your resume/CV is not a powerful marketing tool that positions you as a dream candidate for your ideal job, it is selling you short and stalling your search. And if you are not up to date on current trends in resume writing, LinkedIn profile presentation, and other career marketing communications, you will appear to be outdated.
It all starts with a plan, a well-articulated career goal, and some clearly defined targets. Without those fundamentals, you won’t have a purpose or a roadmap for the networking activity that should be the central component of your job search.
The Internet has amazing power and reach – it is unmatched as a resource and tool for your job search. But ultimately it’s people who hire other people, and it’s important to build your visibility and your network in live events and face-to-face meetings.
It’s immensely helpful to have a team of trusted advisors to give you feedback, suggestions, and support during a career transition. Choose people who know your strengths, have their own areas of expertise (and their own networks), will be candid with you, and want to help you succeed. Listen to what they tell you!
Executive recruiters and employers are Googling you – there’s no doubt about it. Make sure they’re finding on-brand and relevant information about you that is congruent with your executive image. Having zero online presence can be as harmful as having “digital dirt.”
Do you have a sharp, polished, concise response to the “tell me about yourself” inquiry that opens many interviews? Are you practiced at telling interesting career stories that are meaningful and relevant to the employer? Do you know how to deal with the salary question? Even if you’re an excellent communicator, you need to prepare and practice to excel at interviewing.
You don’t have to go it alone, and you don’t have to keep doing the same things without results. BlueSteps' executive resume writers and career coaches can be just the partner you need to help you escape the deadly cycle of an ineffective job search.
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