{"id":5500,"date":"2022-05-10T06:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/?p=5500"},"modified":"2025-05-07T07:26:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T11:26:34","slug":"10-steps-to-executive-job-search-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-steps-to-executive-job-search-success\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Steps to Executive Job Search Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/success-2076812_640.jpg\" alt=\"executive job search success\" class=\"wp-image-9309 lazyload\" width=\"834\" height=\"555\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/success-2076812_640.jpg\" alt=\"executive job search success\" class=\"wp-image-9309 lazyload\" width=\"834\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/success-2076812_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/success-2076812_640-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/success-2076812_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/success-2076812_640-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many executives contemplating a career move or already job hunting haven\u2019t faced an executive job search in 5, 10 or even 15 years or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they\u2019ve changed jobs over that time, they were sought after by executive recruiters and managed to circumvent the job search process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ve been fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, things can change in an instant. They can be let go without warning. Or they can suddenly find themselves living with the threat of a lay off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there are those who truly have job security, at least for the time being, but are dissatisfied with their job or their company. They\u2019re anxious to move on, or at least see what else is out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of them face the same dilemma. They have little to no experience with the new world of job search, so they often trip themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So they rush to update their resumes . . . or write one for the first time, because they never needed one before. But they have no clear idea of where they want to go next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then they rush to post that new resume to every job opening on every job board that even remotely matches their qualifications and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They get stuck using methods that have dismal success rates . . . despite every indication that these methods aren\u2019t working. They\u2019re getting zero results and unnecessarily prolonging their search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many complicated issues in our lives, it\u2019s always best to start with an understanding of the path ahead of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Steps to Executive Job Search Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the fairly linear path to prepare for and navigate a <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-job-searc-the-old-way-networking-still-works-best\/\">successful executive job search<\/a>. In addition, I&#8217;ve included links to resources and articles I\u2019ve written on these topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Identify Companies\/Organizations to Target<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t even think about writing your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/is-the-executive-resume-dead-or-dying\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"95\">executive resume<\/a> before you first know who you\u2019re writing it for. Determine what kind of work you want to do and which employers will provide that kind of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For more information:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/7-tips-to-build-your-executive-job-search-target-companies-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"7 Tips to Build Your Executive Job Search Target Companies List (opens in a new tab)\">7 Tips to Build Your Executive Job Search Target Companies List<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Research Your Target Employers and Industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your target list of employers in hand, spend time researching each one. Identify their current situation and needs that you\u2019re uniquely qualified to help them meet. In addition, researching for market intelligence about your industry and target employers serves as your due diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/best-ways-and-places-to-research-your-target-employers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Ways and Places to Research Your Target Employers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Define Your Personal Brand and ROI for Executive Job Search<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know who you\u2019re targeting and what their current needs are, work on defining your personal brand. Determine what areas of expertise, driving strengths, passions, values, and personal traits you possess that make you a good fit for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-new-10-step-executive-personal-branding-worksheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THE Personal Branding Worksheet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/explore-dream-discover-work-your-passion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore. Dream. Discover. Work Your Passion!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/going-to-create-your-personal-brand-you-already-have-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Going To \u201cCreate\u201d Your Personal Brand? Nope, You Already Have a Brand<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Write Your Personal Marketing Content \u2013 executive resume, biography, LinkedIn profile, cover letters, etc.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Build personal brand content and messaging around the value you offer your target employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/worksheets-personal-branding-and-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Set of 4 Worksheets for Today\u2019s Executive Job Search<\/a> (includes Personal Branding Worksheet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/what-is-the-perfect-executive-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is the Perfect Executive Resume?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/linkedin-personal-branding-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essential LinkedIn Guide for Today\u2019s Executive Job Search<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-write-a-c-level-executive-career-brand-biography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How to Write an Executive Career Brand Biography (opens in a new tab)\">How to Write an Executive Career Brand Biography<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/do-i-really-need-a-cover-letter-for-my-executive-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do I Really Need a Cover Letter for My Executive Resume?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Build Your Online Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-job-search-how-recruiters-find-you\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"786\">executive recruiters and employers search<\/a> for and assess candidates by what they find about them online. Therefore, those with a dismal or non-existent online footprint are often overlooked for those who have a diverse, far-reaching online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-best-ways-to-build-your-personal-brand-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Best Ways to Build Your Personal Brand Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/xi117.isrefer.com\/go\/home\/ecbrand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get CareerBrandVideos&#x2122; to Build Your Online Presence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/does-your-online-presence-scream-dont-hire-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Does Your Online Presence Scream \u201cDON\u2019T Hire Me\u201d?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Embrace Social Media in Your Executive Job Search<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go beyond creating social media profiles and take advantage of all that these platforms offer. Demonstrate your subject matter expertise and thought leadership, and stay top-of-mind with your target employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/top-10-ways-to-build-your-online-personal-brand-linkedin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Ways to Build Your Online Personal Brand with LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/15-savvy-tips-to-boost-linkedin-profile-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Savvy Tips To Boost LinkedIn Profile Views<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/does-my-linkedin-profile-really-need-a-photo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Does My LinkedIn Profile Really Need a Photo?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-steps-to-executive-job-search-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Email Services (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) May Not Be Safe for Job Search<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/email-follow-up-how-to-get-responses-and-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email Follow-Up: How To Get Responses and Results<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-much-social-media-is-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Much Is Enough Social Media for Job Search?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/twitter-vs-linkedin-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Twitter vs LinkedIn for Executive Job Search Networking (opens in a new tab)\">Twitter vs LinkedIn for Executive Job Search Networking<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Network into the Hidden Job Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The perfect job for you may never be posted on a job board or anywhere else! It may only exist in the vast &#8220;hidden&#8221; market of unadvertised jobs. The idea is to circumvent the gatekeepers at your target companies. Connect directly with key hiring decision makers where they hang out online and offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-build-a-powerful-executive-network\/\">Build a networking<\/a> strategy that includes in-person interactions (networking events, etc.), virtual communications (email), and social networking (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/use-job-boards-for-research-not-to-find-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use Job Boards for Research \u2026 Not to Find Executive Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-into-the-goldmine-of-hidden-executive-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How to Network Into the Goldmine of Hidden Executive Jobs (opens in a new tab)\">How to Network Into the Goldmine of Hidden Executive Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Cultivate Relationships with Executive Recruiters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify and stay top-of-mind with several recruiters in your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-find-executive-recruiters-specializing-in-your-niche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Find Executive Recruiters Specializing in Your Niche<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/ways-executive-recruiters-assess-candidates-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Recruiting: The Surprising Ways Executive Recruiters Assess Candidates on Social Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/secrets-executive-recruiters-cant-tell-you-and-tips-for-working-with-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Secrets Executive Recruiters Can\u2019t Tell You and Tips for Working with Them (opens in a new tab)\">Secrets Executive Recruiters Can\u2019t Tell You and Tips for Working with Them<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/why-the-right-executive-recruiters-ignore-your-linkedin-profile-and-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why the Best Executive Recruiters Ignore Your LinkedIn Profile and You<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-get-executive-recruiters-attention-with-the-right-email-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How To Get Executive Recruiters\u2019 Attention With The Right Email Messages (opens in a new tab)\">How To Get Executive Recruiters\u2019 Attention With The Right Email Messages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Prepare to Ace Job Interviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rely once again on your initial industry and company research to help you prepare to excel in <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/best-ways-to-answer-what-is-your-greatest-weakness-in-a-job-interview\/\">job interviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-brand-executive-job-interviews-land-gig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Brand Your Executive Job Interviews and Land the Gig<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/power-pose-to-ace-executive-job-interviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Power Posing and Body Language in Job Interviews<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-interview-what-questions-do-you-ask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Executive Interview Questions: What Should YOU Ask?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-job-search-salary-compensation-negotiations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Executive Job Search: How To Sail Through Salary Negotiations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Monitor and Safeguard Your Online Reputation for Executive Job Search<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Allot time, say, once a week in your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/top-10-executive-job-search-posts-from-2015\/\">executive job search<\/a> efforts to self-Google. Digital dirt can surface at any time and sabotage your chances. You\u2019ll need to take care of it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For more information<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/why-you-need-to-self-google-once-a-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why You Need to Self-Google Once a Week<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-online-safety-and-privacy-dilemma-in-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Online Safety and Privacy Dilemma in Executive Job Search<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-brand-online-reputation-management-relevance-quality-diversity-volumeconsistency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Online Reputation Management Keys for Executive Job Search<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-lose-friends-and-alienate-people-with-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Media Snark: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many executives contemplating a career move or already job hunting haven\u2019t faced an executive job search in 5, 10 or even 15 years or more. 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