Executive Career Expert

Planning To Change Employers? Here Are The Practical and Time-Saving Secrets of Getting Better Jobs In This Market... Executive job search used to be simple. Recruiters called you with offers, previous employers wanted to hire you again, and applications for new positions usually resulted in multiple interviews. Now, most executives are realizing that it is up to them to promote their own candidacy. Here are the three lessons learned by successful executive candidates: 1. IN THIS MARKET DON'T EXPECT JOBS TO FIND YOU A passive job search is a long job search. If you are casually looking for a new position, you can afford to 'explore' opportunities and take your time. However, if you are planning a serious job search campaign, you need to start promoting yourself actively and make it a decisive priority. Responding to posted positions, using job boards or mass mailing your resume are all marginally effective methods. The real job goldmine is this: create your own position. It's not as hard as you think when you can present yourself as a unique and viable solution, especially to smaller or mid-size companies. Join associations, go to trade shows, or simply call companies and suggest a personal meeting. If you have something good to offer, you will be surprised how many of them will be interested. 2. REVAMP YOUR RESUME TO GAIN LEVERAGE The best career background will be ignored if not properly promoted. When your resume looks too 'common' (as so many resumes do), it will not compel employers to hire you and pay you a high salary. A well-written resume is no longer an option Since your resume is your professional image, it needs to quickly convey the benefits of hiring you over other similarly competent candidates. Your resume needs to be market-focused and go beyond past accomplishments, concentrating on your POTENTIAL. 3. BROADEN YOUR SEARCH AND CONSIDER NEW AVENUES Opportunities within your industry may be limited. But other industries may be looking for someone with your skill set. The services sector, for instance, is bound to grow and many companies are looking for new talent. Smart organizations are realizing that in order to stay competitive and grow, they need to diversify into new business areas. As an example, many technology executives have found gainful positions in the expanding online education sector. If you can demonstrate that your career background compliments their goals and objectives, you will be seen as a candidate of choice. Copyright (c) http://www.ABCExecutiveResumes.com