Hi ,

You're in a solo career search. You've got credentials, the support of a company, stakeholders and teams that respect your leadership and vision. They help you execute your vision to grow the company.

But now that you're in a career search and executing alone, you quickly see that navigating the complexities isn't as easy as it appears.

And if you are an executive that's applying online, taking those "un-strategic" actions for finding a new role, you're not projecting the leadership qualities you need to stand out from the masses.  

The needle has not moved and you're wondering why. Could it be you? 

I regularly see brilliant executives attempt career transitions entirely on their own. 

They've built successful teams, closed major deals, and navigated complex business challenges, so they're thinking...how hard can job searching be?

 

Here's what I've observed after working with many senior leaders:

Their Solo Approach Often Costs (A Lot) More Than Investing in Professional Guidance. 

The patterns in a solo search can extend the time it takes to find solid opportunities, and usually with outcomes less than expected, such as:

• Networking conversations that don't convert to meaningful opportunities
• Resumes that read like job descriptions rather than leadership narratives
• Interview preparation without clear positioning
• Negotiations that leave significant compensation on the table
• No strategy for uncovering hidden opportunities
   

What is the Cost of Investing in Career Search Guidance vs. Lost Opportunities When You Do It Alone?  

It will cost a lot less to invest in your professional development as you strategize and secure your next role.  Here's why doing it alone costs more...
 

• A longer search with fewer options: 12 to 18 months of searching solo vs. of 6-9 months with expert guidance (=3 months of salary lost!)
• Compensation loss:  Without negotiation support to help secure higher compensation, you leave dollars on the table
• Posted jobs are seen as your only option and you're not accessing the 70% of executive roles that never get posted publicly
• Preparation to show up uniquely prepared is missing:  Such as the Strategic Value Positioning needed to differentiate you in a crowded C-suite market
• AND here’s the biggie: You're missing out on your own professional development:  When you invest in guidance, you learn, You make changes, You add value that makes you the better leader to accelerate your long-term career trajectory the way you design it and with a fast Return on Your Investment...WATCH