4 Critical Steps to a New Executive Career

4 Critical Steps to a New Executive Career

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Kim MeningerExecutive Coach & Career [email protected]


GETTING HELP FROM OTHERS

As an accomplished executive, you’re used to getting support from others.

From direct reports to executive assistants to peers, you know exactly which resources to tap to get your job done efficiently.


FEELING ALONE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH

Now that you’re in an executive job search, you find yourself alone.

In an effort to keep your search confidential, you’ve chosen not to share your goals with others.


WHERE DO YOU BEGIN?

Not only are you alone, but you’re unsure how to navigate today’s complex executive job search process.

-You’ve consulted the Internet, but you’re overwhelmed by conflicting information.-You don’t know how to use your time most efficiently.


TAKE AN EXECUTIVE APPROACH

Launching an executive job search is not unlike other initiatives you’ve led in your executive

career.

The following 4 steps will lead to a more efficient and successful executive career

transition.


STEP 1: IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM YOU WILL SOLVE

Companies don’t hire employees, particularly executives, to fill headcount. They hire solutions to key problems. Will you help the company:• Generate new market opportunities?• Reduce operational inefficiencies?• Address competitive threats?Be specific about your unique value!


STEP 2: UNDERSTAND THE DEMAND FOR YOUR SERVICES

Once you know what problem(s) you’ll solve, you must know which companies need your help. Do your homework.• In some cases, companies may not yet realize

that they have this need. – This gives you the chance to proactively present

yourself as the solution, rather than respond to a pre-defined opportunity.


STEP 3: DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE MARKETING STRATEGY

Once you’re clear on your targets, you need a powerful and consistent marketing strategy, which includes:• A clear and compelling value proposition• A cohesive career story that weaves together

your past experience and ties it to your target• A career portfolio, including an executive

resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile


STEP 4: EXECUTE AN EFFICIENT EXECUTIVE JOB SEARCH

Armed with a powerful marketing strategy, it’s time to take action! • Strategically approach your executive network

for introductions to people at the targets you identified in Step 2.

• Engage executive recruiters and other job search resources.

• Seek expert career support, if you need help.


ACHIEVING SUCCESS

Finding the right executive level role has wide-reaching implications for your career.

Just as you would never undertake a high stakes company initiative without a solid plan and team of resources, don’t approach your executive job search without the same level of due diligence.


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