Create Your Perfect Executive Job

Don’t just look for your perfect executive job; CREATE IT. Dave Opton, founder of ExecuNet, discussed trends for executive job search in the new world of work since the pandemic:

If you are an executive in a job search, you must understand that your perfect job actually does exist, or, more importantly, you can create it. It is either out there now, or it is possible to build it.

Your search begins with identifying your ‘next great next’ and then taking action to attract that role and connect with hiring managers who want what you offer.

?To beat your competition in today’s competitive market, you must tell your best story of what you can do and how you do it. Many executives feel like the runner-up, not the ‘winner,’ because they always come in second in interviews. Constructing a compelling story of your unique value and learning to talk about yourself assertively and confidently is critical to your success. Compelling career documents that include your Resume and LinkedIn profile are essential tools in your armory.

?The keys to telling that powerful value story are:

Clarity:?Be clear about what you want and your highest and best use.

Control:?Shape the narrative by taking your audience on a journey through your resume and the why of what you do. Simon Sinek said it best: ‘People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.’ Don’t leave it to your past accomplishments and titles to tell your story.

Emotion:?Your new company will want a leader with vision, purpose, and passion. Tell your story concisely and emotionally so your next employer feels yours and sees the meaning you will create for them.

?Start by reclaiming your own attention—around your value and gifts, the talents, experiences, insights, and other traits that make you special, the things you can do for others, and where and with whom you want to share those gifts next.

How to network based on company organizational charts.

I highly recommend you check out the website THEORG dot COM It's a website of public organizational charts, including 142,061 companies ranging from Starbucks to Front.

Here are 4 ways the site is valuable:

1. The site gives you title + an actual name of a person in the role. You can take this insight and use it on LinkedIn for additional research. Look for common connections you can leverage for a warm introduction for a networking meeting.

2. If you find a job posting online, you can visit TheOrg to learn who the hiring manager?is to use a name in your cover letter. You can also Google the hiring manager’s name to learn more about their background so that you can write a compelling cover letter that will more likely resonate.

3. The website gives you a visual of how many degrees of separation you are from the CEO?or where decisions are made at the highest level. Your title may be “Head of X,” but you could have two or three layers of separation between you and the decision-makers. It’s so important to understand where your role fits in an organization before you take the job.

4. The site also shows you organizational chart vacancies. If I was interviewing for a role as a data scientist and saw that the Chief Data Officer had five unfilled positions on his team, this might be seen as a red flag (or an opportunity for growth). Information is power and gives you the knowledge to ask better questions during the interview.

The bottom line is, to be proactive and have a clear understanding of your story and your value proposition.

READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL

As an?award-winning executive resume and LinkedIn Profile writer, I work personally with you, using compelling personal branding that grabs attention in a very competitive job market. The resumes I create have opened doors to C-suite, EVP, VP, and Board roles at Fortune-ranked PE, start-up, and multinational companies. In addition,?once we decide to work together, with my comprehensive understanding of LinkedIn, I can guide you to your target people and companies.

?Contact me at [email protected] or call me at 561-600-0398.

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