{"id":941,"date":"2025-09-29T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/?p=941"},"modified":"2025-09-29T05:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:13:09","slug":"16-deadly-executive-job-search-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/16-deadly-executive-job-search-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Deadly Executive Job Search Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><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\/2010\/03\/work-1105285_960_720-1.jpg\" alt=\"executive job search mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-6365 lazyload\" style=\"width:870px;height:613px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/work-1105285_960_720-1.jpg\" alt=\"executive job search mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-6365 lazyload\" style=\"width:870px;height:613px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/work-1105285_960_720-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/work-1105285_960_720-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/work-1105285_960_720-1-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I see it all too often with my&nbsp;executive clients. They make too many job search mistakes, mostly because they don&#8217;t understand how it all works today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of them have never&nbsp;needed a resume (or any career documents) to land jobs over their 30+ year careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some haven\u2019t been faced with job search for 5 or 10 years, or longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, jobs fell into their laps before they were even considering <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-make-a-career-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a career move<\/a>. They were hot commodities, pursued by recruiters, and could pick and choose between opportunities. They easily slid into new jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many don\u2019t have a vibrant network in place because, securely employed (or so they thought!), they didn\u2019t think they needed these advocates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even those who have experienced proactive <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-power-of-qualified-references-in-executive-job-search\/\">job search<\/a> in the past, may be ill-prepared to tackle the new world of executive job search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An effective job search campaign today doesn\u2019t look like it did even a few years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>16 Deadly Executive Job Search Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Not getting clear on what you&#8217;re doing and where you\u2019re going next.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignoring targeting, the critical first step, is one of the biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/top-10-executive-job-search-posts-from-2015\/\">executive job search<\/a> mistakes, and it&#8217;s where successful job search begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most efficient and effective <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/16-ways-to-stay-motivated-in-executive-job-search\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"508\">way to tackle job search<\/a> is to start by selecting a number of companies or organizations to focus on. That is, employers that you feel will be a mutual good fit, based on your must-have criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This keeps you from wasting time pursuing companies and jobs that probably aren\u2019t right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another problem with NOT targeting is that, when you\u2019re&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/worksheets-personal-branding-and-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">writing content&nbsp;for your executive resume<\/a>, biography, LinkedIn profile, etc., you won\u2019t know who you\u2019re writing for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You won\u2019t know which specific strengths, qualities and qualifications to zero in on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won\u2019t know which contributions of yours to past employers will resonate with your future employer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s nearly impossible to effectively define and communicate your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/21-ways-your-executive-brand-drives-your-career\/\">personal brand<\/a>. Your brand will be unfocused and won\u2019t clearly resonate with anyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Know what kind of work you want to do and determine which organizations will fulfill your needs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work from a <a aria-label=\"target list of employers (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/7-tips-to-build-your-executive-job-search-target-companies-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">target list of employers<\/a> and key decision makers within them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your personal marketing materials (resume, LinkedIn profile, biography, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/do-cover-letters-really-matter-in-executive-job-search\/\">cover letters<\/a>, etc.) to resonate with your target.&nbsp;Differentiate what makes you a good fit for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Sitting in front of your computer all day, burying your nose in the job boards.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, job boards do provide actual job openings. And their job descriptions can be extremely helpful for your job search research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But too many <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/7-things-successful-executive-job-seekers-know\/\">executive job seekers<\/a> get sucked in once there, spending way too much time responding to job postings.<\/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\">Job boards are not very good<\/a> at helping executives (especially high-level executives) 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>They&#8217;re addictive and it&#8217;s easy to convince yourself that blasting your resume to every relevant opening that &#8220;pops up&#8221; is an effective, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-best-ways-to-get-more-executive-job-interviews\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"614\">proactive way to find a job<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dismal number\u00a0of jobs at the <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/who-is-an-executive\/\">executive level<\/a> are landed through job boards. Most good-fit executive jobs by far (something like 80-90%) come through networking your way into your target companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s clear that <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-into-the-goldmine-of-hidden-executive-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">networking offers the better ROI<\/a> for your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Not researching your target companies and industries.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your list of target employers, move on to <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/best-ways-and-places-to-research-your-target-employers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">market intelligence research<\/a> for due diligence, to uncover hiring decision makers, and to help you write powerful content for your <a aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/megguiseppi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn profile<\/a>, resume and other job search materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research will also help you <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/guide-to-executive-job-interviews-the-how-tos-whys-and-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">perform better in job interviews<\/a> and when <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">networkin<\/a>g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to answer questions intelligently. Spend a part of each &#8220;work&#8221; day researching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just some of the places to conduct your job search research:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your target companies&#8217; websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-use-linkedin-for-research-and-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Search \u2013 Employees, products, services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI, like <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/should-you-use-chatgpt-for-resume-writing-and-job-search\/\">ChatGPT and other platforms<\/a>, can be a major time-saver for research, and can help you do a seriously deep dive into your target companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEC \u2013 Reports on public companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yelp \u2013 Consumer ratings for various service-related companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Libraries \u2013 Librarians are trained research experts with access to materials you may not find elsewhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Failing to re-connect and engage your neglected network while proactively reaching out to fresh faces.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like lots of people, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-into-executive-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you dread having to network<\/a>, even though you know you need to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&#8217;s the only way to <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-into-the-goldmine-of-hidden-executive-jobs\/\">access the &#8220;hidden&#8221; jobs<\/a> at your target company that are never advertised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-on-linkedin-like-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn was custom-made for power networking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to bring all kinds of people into your LinkedIn network . . . and proactively keep yourself and your personal brand top of mind with them. Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-find-and-connect-with-the-right-recruiters-on-linkedin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Executive recruiters<\/a>&nbsp;in your niche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiring decision makers at your target companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other employees at your target companies, at almost any professional level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influencers in your industry or niche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business associates and vendors you\u2019ve worked with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current and past colleagues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alumni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colleagues involved in the same <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-power-of-volunteering-for-your-personal-brand-and-executive-job-search\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"887\">volunteering and community<\/a> projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friends and associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Conduct <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/guide-to-informational-interviews-for-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">informational interviews<\/a>, which are informal conversations with people working at the companies and in the fields in which you want to work, or people who are within a few degrees of separation from them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a <a data-wpil-monitor-id=\"202\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/crucial-executive-job-interview-faqs\/\">job interview<\/a> and these people do not hold the reins on any particular jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give value to get value, and work on building trust to get others to feed you leads and inform you of opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Not treating your job search like it&#8217;s a full-time (or nearly full-time) job.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your job search is a personal marketing campaign to promote your company of one&nbsp;\u2014 Brand You.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider what Tom Peters, a business management guru credited with inventing personal branding many years ago, said in his article \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/28905\/brand-called-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Brand Called You<\/a>\u201c. His advice still holds true:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re branded, branded, branded, branded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time for me \u2014 and you \u2014 to take a lesson from the big brands, a lesson that\u2019s true for anyone who\u2019s interested in what it takes to stand out and prosper in the new world of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/personal-brand-needs-linkedin\/\">need to understand the importance of branding<\/a>. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><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\">Run your search like a business<\/a>, with a strategic business plan, just like any company does. Your &#8220;9 to 5&#8221; job is to find a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Failing to set achievable daily goals.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be realistic when setting your goals., but do your best to meet them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the benefits are twofold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You accomplish something important to your search and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel invigorated because of it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Not developing benchmarks and metrics to measure progress.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/deftly-track-and-organize-your-executive-job-search\/\">Keep track of all your job search activities<\/a>: Who you reach out to, who you meet with, jobs you&#8217;ve applied for, interviews you&#8217;ve had, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Determine what actions work and what don&#8217;t work, and adjust your approach accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8.&nbsp;Missing the opportunity to move&nbsp;to the front of the pack with personal branding and a strategic brand communications plan.<\/strong><\/h3>\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>Executive recruiters and other hiring professionals may review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/does-my-linkedin-profile-really-need-a-photo\/\">LinkedIn profiles<\/a>&nbsp;and resumes of thousands of candidates for any given job. They often find themselves drowning in a sea of sameness. Few candidates stand out.<\/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>Develop on-brand personal marketing materials targeting your companies\/organizations of interest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"Defining your brand (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-new-10-step-executive-personal-branding-worksheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Defining your brand<\/a> will also build self-confidence for the unique promise of value you offer potential employers. And it will energize you for the job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Failing to build a strong digital footprint.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-brand-online-reputation-management-relevance-quality-diversity-volumeconsistency\/\" target=\"_blank\">On-brand online information about you<\/a> needs to be easily found by recruiters and hiring decision makers who source and assess candidates by what they find (or don\u2019t find) about them online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re actively job seeking or think you may be in the future, you need a strong, clean <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/social-proof-where-online-presence-meets-personal-branding\/\">online presence<\/a>. Even if you feel secure in your job, you need to be&nbsp;visible online. That\u2019s just the way it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re being tapped, tossed aside, or overlooked based on what they find (or don\u2019t find) about you online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video is one of the quickest ways to push Google search results for &#8220;your name&#8221; to the top of the page. But job <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-use-video-for-job-search-and-personal-branding\/\">seekers have been hesitant to use video in their job search<\/a>, perhaps because the vast majority of them are job hunting under cover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/xi117.isrefer.com\/go\/videoresume\/ecbrand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video resumes<\/a>, the most widely used type, are very job-searchy and could &#8220;out&#8221; them, they shy away from using ANY video. Videos that DON&#8217;T feature them on camera, like <a href=\"https:\/\/xi117.isrefer.com\/go\/jobsearch\/ecbrand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CareerBrandVideos\u2122<\/a>, are the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Neglecting social media to promote your executive brand and value proposition. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Specifically:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/linkedin-personal-branding-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fully leveraging LinkedIn<\/a>. Slapping up a perfunctory LinkedIn profile and then forgetting about LinkedIn and all it has to offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not spending some time <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/smart-personal-branding-posting-linkedin-updates-vs-updating-your-linkedin-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regularly posting LinkedIn updates<\/a>, and commenting or otherwise reacting to others&#8217; LinkedIn updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring the power of other social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.) to position yourself as a subject matter expert\u00a0and get on the radar of decision makers at your target companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/c-level-job-search-blogging-what-am-i-going-to-write-about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Failing to join the blogosphere<\/a>. You don\u2019t have to start a blog, although it\u2019s a good idea. You can post articles on LinkedIn&#8217;s long-form (or Pulse) publishing platform. Also, consistently commenting on relevant blogs can have a powerful impact on its own. Guest blogging is another viable alternative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversely, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-much-social-media-is-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spending too much time networking online<\/a>. It can be intoxicating. It\u2019s easy to squander an hour or two flitting about Twitter, with little to show for it. Create a time-limiting plan and stick to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11.&nbsp;Not balancing personal branding with personal SEO.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both personal branding and personal <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-search-engine-optimization-seo-impacts-executive-job-search\/\">SEO are critical pieces for successful job search<\/a> in the digital age, and they go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But many people don\u2019t know how to strike the right balance between them, as they write their personal marketing documents and online profiles \u2013 resume, biography, LinkedIn profile, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is all about the relevant keywords and phrases (typically \u201chard\u201d skills) you possess that <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-job-search-how-recruiters-find-you\/\">recruiters and other hiring professionals<\/a> most search online to source and assess candidates like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal branding is also about those keywords, so <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/personal-seo-in-executive-job-search-whats-in-a-name\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"885\">branding does incorporate personal SEO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-personal-branding\/\">personal branding<\/a> goes beyond that and incorporates \u201csofter\u201d skills \u2013 those personal attributes and qualities you possess that people rely on you for, and that indicate the kind of person you are, what you\u2019re like to work with and how you get things done . . .&nbsp;<em>that is, your personality.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More in my post, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-balance-personal-branding-with-personal-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How to Balance Personal Branding With Personal SEO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Not balancing virtual with real-life networking.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online social networks are a terrific&nbsp;place to connect, but nothing builds trust like reaching out and sending an email, or better yet, picking up the phone from time to time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When possible, meet with people in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And find networking events and <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/deadly-linkedin-mistake-forgetting-linkedin-groups\/\">job search support groups you can attend in person<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Being blatantly self-promoting or negative when you&#8217;re networking, online or in real-life.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/keep-your-personal-brand-top-of-mind-with-linkedin-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay top of mind with people<\/a>, but you don&#8217;t want to be memorable in a negative way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-lose-friends-and-alienate-people-with-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social media snark<\/a> is never a good thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m talking about the lack of common courtesy and manners, and people spewing&nbsp;hurtful epithets and vitriol, instead of making life more pleasant as we all muddle through our daily challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/personal-brand-buzzkill-snarky-comments-on-linkedin-pulse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post comments on LinkedIn<\/a>, you&#8217;ll see this kind of thing all too often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart networking (that is, networking that presents you in the best light) is about giving value to your connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Being unprepared to interview well.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re in interviews now, or you\u2019ve been reading about them or experienced the process in the past, you know how challenging it can be to <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/prepare-to-ace-brand-your-c-level-executive-job-interview\/\">ace job interviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s so much involved with nailing interviews \u2013 from preparing for them, to performing well in them, to following up, to landing or <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/one-big-reason-youre-not-landing-the-job\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"884\">not landing the job<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, lots of things can go wrong for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being well prepared will help you in ways beyond nailing your interviews, including helping you network better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t be guilty of these things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not having a personal brand positioning statement \u2013 your 30-second elevator pitch \u2013 to handle the sticky &#8220;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/best-ways-to-answer-tell-me-about-yourself-in-job-interviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tell me about yourself<\/a>&#8220;<\/em> query.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not having several well-rehearsed CARs (<a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-c-a-r-storytelling-gives-executive-resume-branding-zing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Challenge &#8211; Actions &#8211; Results<\/a>) achievement &#8220;stories&#8221; in your back pocket to get into the conversation to handle behavioral-based questions. &#8220;<em>Describe a time when you . . .&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/executive-interview-what-questions-do-you-ask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">which questions you should ask<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Not getting real about how long executive job search can take these days.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may land a job quickly, but don\u2019t expect to. Be prepared for it to take several months, maybe even a year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/todays-executive-job-search-toolkit\/\">Executive job search<\/a> is complicated and it can take a long time to land a job you covet and deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It requires plenty of planning and purposeful work . . .&nbsp;<em>before you even begin the proactive process of networking your way into your next great-fit gig.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/5-things-you-probably-dont-know-about-executive-resumes-and-job-search\/\">executive job search don\u2019t know<\/a>&nbsp;what to do, what not to do, what the first steps are, whether they need help, and basically, how to stage a successful job search campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, it may take way too long, because of their job search mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-do-you-deal-with-job-search-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimize job search stress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you\u2019re bound to get discouraged, work on staying focused and persistent. Budget and cut back expenses, if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Being too stubborn to seek help from a career professional.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With so much going on in <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/25-tips-to-write-an-executive-resume-for-todays-job-search\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"888\">today\u2019s job search<\/a>, the strategy is complicated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you follow my suggestions above and study up extensively on how job search works these days, you may not be able to do it all on your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you still may make <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/deadly-linkedin-mistake-neglecting-seo-and-keywords\/\">job search mistakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating a search&nbsp;without professional help&nbsp;may prolong your search and make you miserable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider hiring a professional to help you navigate the waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/find-the-best-executive-resume-writer-for-you-wheres-the-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best job search and career professionals<\/a> know how to develop a personalized strategy around each client\u2019s unique value to the employers they\u2019re targeting. 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