{"id":3907,"date":"2023-01-09T05:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/?p=3907"},"modified":"2025-07-18T09:19:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T13:19:26","slug":"7-things-successful-executive-job-seekers-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/7-things-successful-executive-job-seekers-know\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things Successful Executive Job Seekers Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/get-primed-to-land-a-great-fit-new-gig\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/target-1551521_960_720-1.jpg\" alt=\"executive job seekers\" class=\"wp-image-6433 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/target-1551521_960_720-1.jpg\" alt=\"executive job seekers\" class=\"wp-image-6433 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/target-1551521_960_720-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/target-1551521_960_720-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/target-1551521_960_720-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many executive job seekers don&#8217;t understand that job search doesn\u2019t look or work quite the way&nbsp;it used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s been several years since you were job hunting, things may have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course the pandemic has had a huge impact, but that&#8217;s not all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, you may have been able to be more passive in your approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe all it took was reaching out to a few <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-find-and-connect-with-the-right-recruiters-on-linkedin\/\">recruiters and relying on them to connect<\/a> you to a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe a recruiter or other hiring professional reached out to you cold, and you moved into a great new job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You got lucky. But you can&#8217;t count on that this time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re getting ready for a career move or stuck in a protracted, daunting job search, being proactive and getting on the right track is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something to remember: The new ways are not always the best ways. In some cases, the tried and true <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-best-ways-to-get-more-executive-job-interviews\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"871\">old ways to land a job<\/a> still work best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7 Things Successful Executive Job Seekers Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on any link below to go directly to that section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"#executive-resume\">1.  Writing or updating your executive resume is NOT step one<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"#executive-recruiters\">2.  Relying entirely on executive recruiters limits your possibilities<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"#personal-branding\">3.  Personal branding helps you land<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"#linkedin-online-presence\">4.  LinkedIn, other social media and online presence are no longer optional<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"#job-boards\">5.  Job boards are mostly a waste of time. Networking gets the job<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"#company-of-one\">6.  Treat your job search like you\u2019re running a company of one<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"#employment-gaps\">7.  Avoid employment gaps by volunteering<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executive-resume\">1. Writing or updating your executive resume is NOT step one.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resume-writing.jpg\" alt=\"resume writing\" class=\"wp-image-13172 lazyload\" width=\"842\" height=\"514\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resume-writing.jpg\" alt=\"resume writing\" class=\"wp-image-13172 lazyload\" width=\"842\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resume-writing.jpg 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resume-writing-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resume-writing-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course you DO need a dynamite resume, but you shouldn&#8217;t dive into that first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you need to understand that <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-write-an-irresistible-c-level-executive-resume-in-10-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a great resume<\/a> alone probably won\u2019t get you into your next great gig. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your paper\/digital resume will probably NOT be your first introduction to recruiters and hiring decision makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will probably see your LinkedIn and other online presence before you ever send them your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest mistake <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/5-things-you-probably-dont-know-about-executive-resumes-and-job-search\/\">executive job seekers make is writing their resume<\/a> with no clear career targeting. That is to say, they don&#8217;t determine at the start of their job search which companies offer them a mutual good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about the purpose of a resume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It serves to qualify you as a potential candidate \u2013 both in personal character and in skill sets. Your resume should make people reading about you feel compelled to want to meet you and learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters and hiring decision makers assessing you through your resume (or LinkedIn profile and other personal marketing materials) don\u2019t have time to sift through irrelevant information. They need to quickly and clearly see your ROI and good-fit qualities for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you write about what makes you a good fit for an employer, if you haven\u2019t chosen target companies, don\u2019t know what challenges they\u2019re facing right now, and can\u2019t align your qualifications with their pressing needs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step one in executive job search is <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/7-tips-to-build-your-executive-job-search-target-companies-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">targeting several companies<\/a> and researching what you can do for them right now to meet their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you&#8217;ll be ready to work on <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/what-is-the-perfect-executive-resume\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"571\">personal branding and creating a resume<\/a> that&#8217;s a knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executive-recruiters\">2. Relying entirely on executive recruiters limits your possibilities.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hiring-3580378_640.png\" alt=\"executive recruiters job search\" class=\"wp-image-8045 lazyload\" width=\"840\" height=\"618\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hiring-3580378_640.png\" alt=\"executive recruiters job search\" class=\"wp-image-8045 lazyload\" width=\"840\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hiring-3580378_640.png 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hiring-3580378_640-150x110.png 150w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hiring-3580378_640-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you should source and <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-find-executive-recruiters-specializing-in-your-niche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work with several recruiters in your niche<\/a>, and position yourself online (and <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/why-the-right-executive-recruiters-ignore-your-linkedin-profile-and-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">especially on LinkedIn<\/a>)&nbsp;to be found by them when they&#8217;re sourcing candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may be recruiting for your target companies or know about opportunities that will be a good fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, remember that recruiters work for the client companies that pay them, not job seekers. They don&#8217;t match opportunities to your qualifications. They match job seekers to job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait for recruiters to reach out to you. Instead set things in motion to easily be found by them and then cultivate relationships with several of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Re-connect with the recruiters you\u2019ve used in the past<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your network(s) for recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search LinkedIn for executive recruiters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your trade or industry associations for referrals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you identify the right recruiters for you: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach out to them via email or LinkedIn InMail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send them your nicely formatted Word doc resume, and be sure to also send your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-resume-ats-applicant-tracking-systems-need-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATS-friendly resume<\/a> (or text version) for their database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To get all the details on how to do this and avoid the typical emailing blunders too many executive job seekers make, read my post&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-get-executive-recruiters-attention-with-the-right-email-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Get Executive Recruiters\u2019 Attention With The Right Email Messages<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal-branding\">3. Personal branding helps you land.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/square-peg-855294_640.png\" alt=\"personal branding executive job search\" class=\"wp-image-8259 lazyload\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/square-peg-855294_640.png\" alt=\"personal branding executive job search\" class=\"wp-image-8259 lazyload\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/square-peg-855294_640.png 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/square-peg-855294_640-150x75.png 150w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/square-peg-855294_640-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make no mistake. In today\u2019s job search landscape, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/what-is-personal-branding-do-i-need-a-personal-brand-for-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal branding is required<\/a> . . . It is no longer optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wise job seeker knows that the more clearly and compellingly they can describe their overall good fit for the job and the employer, the better their chances to be noticed and contacted for interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means they need to clearly communicate to hiring professionals and their network(s) how their hard and soft skills are in sync, and how this combination of skills and personal qualities make them a good hiring choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s what personal branding is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By digging deep and defining your unique combination of key personal attributes, passions, strengths, talents and values, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-new-10-step-executive-personal-branding-worksheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal branding<\/a> helps you communicate your good fit BEYOND your target employers\u2019 basic qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers likely have their pick of the cream of the crop. So many others like you may fit all their requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communicating only how you offer the same, full range of expertise as everyone else doesn\u2019t distinguish you and give you an advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sameness doesn\u2019t sell you. Differentiating the value you offer OVER your competitors is an imperative in today\u2019s job search. Branding helps you differentiate yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, branding helps you communicate your good-fit qualities for your target companies, when you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">networking<\/a> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/guide-to-executive-job-interviews-the-how-tos-whys-and-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job interviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"linkedin-online-presence\">4. LinkedIn, other social media and online presence are also no longer optional.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/social-media-4132585_640.jpg\" alt=\"linkedin and social media\" class=\"wp-image-9158 lazyload\" width=\"836\" height=\"556\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/social-media-4132585_640.jpg\" alt=\"linkedin and social media\" class=\"wp-image-9158 lazyload\" width=\"836\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/social-media-4132585_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/social-media-4132585_640-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/social-media-4132585_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/social-media-4132585_640-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To be part of&nbsp;today\u2019s global marketplace, you need to be at least somewhat active with social media. Being social media savvy can be a qualifying skill set, especially if you&#8217;re trying to overcome age bias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social recruiting is the now the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters and hiring decision makers at your target companies use social media to connect with their network and source candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re hanging out on sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/linkedin-personal-branding-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn (most especially<\/a>), Twitter, Facebook and others. If you\u2019re not there, you may not connect with them. And your activity on social media provides them <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/social-proof-where-online-presence-meets-personal-branding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social proof<\/a> that you are who you say you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People will Google your name to assess your fit as a candidate. If they find little to no search results for you, they may pass you over in favor of those with a stronger online footprint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job search success means showing up . . . on Google. Get visible online to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work on creating a <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-brand-online-reputation-management-relevance-quality-diversity-volumeconsistency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">realistic social media routine<\/a>, that includes regularly self-Googling, to monitor the search results the world is finding for &#8220;your name&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do things to stand out online in a good way, like <a href=\"https:\/\/xi117.isrefer.com\/go\/jobsearch\/ecbrand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">using personal branding video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"job-boards\">5. Job boards are mostly a waste of time. Networking gets the job.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/smart-725843_640.jpg\" alt=\"smart executive job search\" class=\"wp-image-8279 lazyload\" width=\"838\" height=\"553\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/smart-725843_640.jpg\" alt=\"smart executive job search\" class=\"wp-image-8279 lazyload\" width=\"838\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/smart-725843_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/smart-725843_640-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/smart-725843_640-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you spending hours every day, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/use-job-boards-for-research-not-to-find-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">posting your executive resume on job boards<\/a>? If so, cut it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although job boards do serve a purpose, I hesitate suggesting you use them at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my experience, too many <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-lazy-c-level-executive-job-search\/\">executive job seekers<\/a> get sucked in once there, spending way too much time responding to job postings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re just not very good at helping people land good-fit jobs for several reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jobs posted may not be legitimate openings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job descriptions may not truly represent the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even if jobs are no longer open, they may still linger on the job board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may not be able to delete your resume from their database once you land a job. This makes you forever appear as an active job-hunter and can jeopardize future jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But one thing job boards are good for is research. So make use of them in that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trolling the job boards, and posting your resume to as many as possible is not a very successful job search tactic. A very small percentage of executive job seekers \u2212 especially those at the senior and <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/who-is-an-executive\/\">top executive level<\/a> \u2212&nbsp;land jobs through the job boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Networking is one evergreen job search strategy that still gets the job better than anything else.&nbsp;Something like 80-90% of <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-into-executive-job\/\">executive jobs come through networking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Networking to connect with hiring decision makers at your target companies, leads you into the &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hidden&quot; job market (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-into-the-goldmine-of-hidden-executive-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\">hidden&#8221; job market<\/a>. These jobs are never advertised, and are only accessed by networking your way into the company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s all about becoming at least somewhat known within the companies you&#8217;re targeting. Hiring managers are more likely to hire people they know, even if only a little, over complete strangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"company-of-one\">6. Treat your job search like you\u2019re running a company of one.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hand-1915350_960_720-1.jpg\" alt=\"job search company of one\" class=\"wp-image-15253 lazyload\" width=\"840\" height=\"551\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hand-1915350_960_720-1.jpg\" alt=\"job search company of one\" class=\"wp-image-15253 lazyload\" width=\"840\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hand-1915350_960_720-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hand-1915350_960_720-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hand-1915350_960_720-1-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hand-1915350_960_720-1-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you realize how much <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/16-ways-to-stay-motivated-in-executive-job-search\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"515\">successful executive job search<\/a> is like running a successful small business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been in a job search for a while, and not much is happening, you\u2019d be wise to re-jig your strategy, and start thinking of running your job search like it\u2019s a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>That\u2019s what wise job seekers do.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They know that, when you\u2019re job hunting, you\u2019re essentially a solopreneur . . . a company of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not you actually set up a consulting business to hire yourself out \u2014 <em>which may be a great option for you<\/em> \u2014&nbsp;your job search is a full time sales and marketing job for BRAND YOU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to create a solid game plan to <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/want-a-successful-executive-job-search-run-it-like-a-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promote your business<\/a> (that is, BRAND YOU) in the digital age, and hold yourself accountable to carry out daily goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of your job, in finding a job, is to learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/personal-branding-and-executive-job-search-books\/executive-branding-job-search-ebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the new&nbsp;job search itself<\/a>, so you&#8217;re prepared to understand all that needs to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"employment-gaps\">7. 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