If you want a high-quality career, you
must position yourself within a high-quality search.
You may start with a resume, but as a senior leader, you’re not just looking for “what’s out there”, you’re thinking about your commitment and how to compete for high quality
opportunities.
At this stage of your career search,
applying and hoping sends the wrong message.
You already have the ability to strategize, communicate with clarity and
embrace transformation.
Below are the 5 actions that will prepare you for a high quality career search:
✅ Commitment to Transformation The most successful executives are serious about their career search---as they would be with any mission-critical initiative inside of the
company. Quality comes before speed and includes how they show up, their offer, and their value-based storytelling skills.
✅ They
know their expertise—and promote it. They don’t just say “I led digital transformation.” They discuss the outcomes and connect the dots to illustrate how their leadership created genuine business impact that resulted in value for the company.
✅ They commit to improve their communication. (see video below!) If you want to be chosen for the best opportunities, you have to learn to speak the language of
influence and frame your impact based on the situation.
The ability to articulate your value in a way that resonates with boards, CEOs, and investors is a game-changer---your skills at delivering your value that creates solutions in a career search. Your stories get
the point across and make your value tangible.
✅ They embrace their networks. The hidden job market is real because the best roles are rarely posted and have zero to a few competitive candidates. Colleagues, peers, and past collaborators often open doors faster than any recruiter.
Your network is full of your
advocates. But they have to know your value and you have to be courageous, vulnerable and willing to take the first steps in reconnecting and starting conversations. They need to be strategic give and takes where your connections want to champion you to their network.
✅ They invest in doing it right and faster instead of doing it themselves. High-performing executives don’t waste time trying to figure it all out alone. They understand the importance of a short learning curve, they value perspective and expert
guidance.
They pay to work with experts who understand what it takes and can accelerate the journey. They know that spending money on the right help isn’t a cost—it’s a strategic move to protect their time, income, and momentum with an unbeatable
ROI.
If you want a high-quality career move with companies you’ve admired and create multiple offers for your added impact to
their growth, you must lead a high-quality search and expect substantial outcomes.
Real opportunities go to those who prepare to be
ready, visible, and strategic.
Get offers faster so you get to decide your next career move.
Turn your connections into advocates that introduce you to their executive network and opportunities within.
Confidently deliver your impact through clear
communication.
Drive conversations with executives in a way that gets them excited to introduce you to job opportunities.
Position Yourself by Promoting Your Expertise in your Networking Conversations and Interviews. It's the beginning of Your Negotiation for the best
position and compensation that pays you for the value you'll deliver.
Watch the short video below.
Send a "Leader to Leader" message that gets you a meeting
