EXECUTIVE JOB SEEKERS: ARE YOU CLEAR ON WHAT JOB YOU SEEK? OR DO YOU CONFUSE OTHERS WITH WHAT YOU SAY?

A key question you will be asked – by recruiters, friends and family – is what job you are looking for.

LinkedIn, almost daily, carries messages from people asking for help to find their next job.

“I’m looking for a new role and would appreciate your support.”

“I’m looking for a new role with pace and purpose, where I can add value.”

“I need a new job urgently and am asking my LinkedIn connections for help.”

THESE MESSAGES ARE JUST A PLEA FOR SOMEONE TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM 

But who will know what you are looking for?

And who will know what help you need?

These messages are indicative of two key failings in executive job search.

Firstly, they assume everyone will understand what job you are looking for and what help you need. 

Secondly, you assume this is ‘networking’, which is why you might believe ‘networking doesn’t work for you.

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Bernard Pearce is The Executive Career Transition Specialist. He empowers executives to navigate complex career challenges, seamlessly transition into new roles and achieve their professional goals. His comprehensive understanding and unique approach consistently deliver exceptional results that build or restore your self-esteem, self-respect and self-confidence. He helps you become who you are capable of being – significant.

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THESE ARE MUCH BETTER ASSUMPTIONS

1.     Most executives can’t articulate their next role, why they want it, or why they should be seen as a great candidate for it.

2.     Most people you know, only have a very narrow view of you – the part they knew from when they knew you.

3.     Most people would relish an opportunity to be part of your solution.

SO, WHAT MUST YOU DO?

FIRSTLY, you must be able to define what your perfect next role would be. Don’t try to hide behind general statements; they could be misinterpreted as anything between a CEO or someone pushing supermarket trolleys in car parks.

That means being clear on the ideal job title; organisation size – turnover or people numbers; preferred sector; the geographical footprint of influence; and your ideal location or commute.

Any attempt to avoid being specific is bottling out.

Any attempt to broaden your appeal by stating 6 job titles, 4 sectors or a willingness to compromise on everything important to you is letting yourself and your family down badly. 

SECONDLY, you need to explain why you are the perfect candidate for it – and justify it with indisputable evidence.

At your level, you cannot hide behind generic statements like your qualifications; your years of experience; or the jobs you’ve done.

Your value lies in the impact you’ve had, the difference you’ve made – and any claim needs to be substantiated too! 

WITH THAT DONE – YOU CAN NOW CREATE A CV/RESUME THAT WILL IMPRESS

And then you can start to have conversations that can help you. Without that, you’ll be floundering – even drowning – in a cruel job market.

If you think you’ve got everything right, think again. You probably haven’t.

Professional advice and guidance can make you stand out and set your job search campaign ahead of your major competition.

If you’ve never taken professional advice on how to job search correctly, how can you expect to do it efficiently and effectively? 

It’s your future – does that matter to you? 

If now isn’t the right time – when will be? 

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Bernard Pearce – The Executive Career Transition Specialist

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