Job Search Is Job Search

Job Search Is Job Search So, is an Executive Level job search the same as any other?   Are you part of the C-Suite looking for a new job?   (In case you didnt know, C-Suite equals CEO, CFO, CIO, COO, etc.) It galls me that this level of job seeker thinks their search strategies would be any different.   Sure, there are services catering to this level.   Have you read their advice?   It is the same.   (If I am totally off base here, let me know by commenting) NETWORKING IS NETWORKING Not long ago, UpMo conducted a study on the habits of elite networkers.    What this points out is that executive level job seekers already understand networking.   They have strong networks built and know how to use them when they need them.   Do we all need to network to find a job? BRANDING IS BRANDING It doesnt matter what level you are serving in an organization.   You will be researched, googled, investigated.   What will they find and is your brand a fit for their organization? A RESUME IS A RESUME Everyone is writing accomplishment based resumes. The executive level resume  isnt any different than anyone elses accomplishment based resume. A TARGET IS A TARGET Having a list of target companies again, isnt just for senior level job seekers.   It applies to everyone. INTERVIEWS ARE INTERVIEWS Heck, you all get to do it.   Have that really fun conversation with a total stranger about why you are qualified for the job.   Again, not much difference here. NO ONE IS USING THE JOB BOARDS Just as it used to be that you would never see a job posting for a CEO, you seldom see any good jobs posted online. If you are an executive looking for work and you think your search is different, let me tell you, the same fundamentals apply. Looking for some solid executive level advice?   Try perusing these sites: ExecuNet Executive Career Insights Executive Resumes Career Transition Strategies Executive Resume Branding I hope you find they cater to your unique Executive needs. (chuckle, chuckle)