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They get hired through access and timing. - [You’re Not Overqualified – You’re Mispositioned](https://www.execunet.com/youre-not-overqualified-youre-mispositioned/): You’ve led organizations. You’ve owned the P&L. Built teams, turned around divisions, answered to boards…and now when looking for a new job you’re told you’re “overqualified.” - [The Executive’s Quest: Strategy Over Search](https://www.execunet.com/the-executives-quest-strategy-over-search/): The vast majority of leaders approach the market broadly, hoping their experience will speak for itself, a strategy that works for 97% of the workforce. But the most successful, those in the top 3%, do something different. - [Taxes Are Due – Is Your Career Due for a Review?](https://www.execunet.com/taxes-are-due-is-your-career-due-for-a-review/): April is synonymous with tax season – a time for scrutiny, accountability, and taking a hard look at the numbers. But beyond financials, it’s also an ideal moment for executives to conduct a different kind of audit: a career self-audit. - [Why Executives Don’t Hear Back After Applying – And How to Change the Outcome](https://www.execunet.com/why-executives-dont-hear-back-after-applying-and-how-to-change-the-outcome/): If you’re an executive in job search mode, you’ve likely experienced the silence: you apply for a role that fits your background perfectly and hear nothing back. It’s frustrating. It’s also often misunderstood. - [Baseball Star to Executive Insight: Embracing When it’s Time for Change](https://www.execunet.com/baseball-star-to-executive-insight-embracing-when-its-time-for-change/): Every player has seasons where everything clicks. But no environment stays static. Leadership changes. Strategy evolves. The role you once thrived in may no longer be where your strengths create the most value. That’s not a failure…it’s awareness. Elite executives recognize when their greatest contribution lies somewhere new. - [Navigating Career Transitions and Layoffs: A Guide for Executive-Level Candidates](https://www.execunet.com/navigating-career-transitions-and-layoffs-a-guide-for-executive-level-candidates/): For executives, navigating a career transition or layoff can be particularly challenging.  Beyond the immediate emotional impact, the stakes are often higher given the level of responsibility, compensation, and expectations involved.  However, these pivotal moments can also become opportunities for reinvention and long-term career growth when approached strategically. - [Spring Signals a New Chapter for Senior Leaders](https://www.execunet.com/spring-signals-a-new-chapter-for-senior-leaders/): Spring has a way of reminding us that nothing stays frozen forever – something very welcome after the exceptionally cold winter we just endured! - [The 3% Solution: How Strategic Positioning Transformed Paul’s Career Trajectory](https://www.execunet.com/the-3-solution-how-strategic-positioning-transformed-pauls-career-trajectory/): That’s when he was introduced to ExecuNet’s 3% Solution™ — a methodology built around how high-level recruiters and companies think, create shortlists, and hire. - [The Rise of the Un-Retired Executive](https://www.execunet.com/the-rise-of-the-un-retired-executive/): ExecuNet experts featured in Fast Company - [What Golf Taught Me About Staying Young at Work](https://www.execunet.com/what-golf-taught-me-about-staying-young-at-work/): With the country enduring one of the colder winters in recent memory, I was lucky enough to squeeze in a round of golf on one of the “nicer” days. It wasn’t ideal conditions. It was raining and cold here in Florida. The course was more demanding than usual. - [Why Executive Job Search is Not a Job Search — It’s a Positioning Strategy](https://www.execunet.com/why-executive-job-search-is-not-a-job-search-its-a-positioning-strategy/): At senior levels, roles are rarely clean, defined boxes waiting to be filled. Job descriptions are often approximations of a problem someone is trying to solve. The real mandate usually lives in board pressure, investor expectations, stalled growth, cultural drift, or strategic uncertainty. - [What’s Love Got to Do with Your Career?](https://www.execunet.com/whats-love-got-to-do-with-your-career/): Another Valentine’s Day ‒ that one glossy, heart-shaped moment on the calendar when love is officially in the air and we’re encouraged (nudged, really) to say out loud what we adore most. - [Strategize Your Next Career Move](https://www.execunet.com/strategize-your-next-career-move/): At the executive level, contemplating a job change or career move presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. You have established yourself as a leader and your next career move requires more than just updating your resume. It demands a strategic and well-thought-out approach. - [Wisdom with a Pinch of Salt](https://www.execunet.com/wisdom-with-a-pinch-of-salt/): Last weekend I was making my famous turkey chili to enjoy while watching playoff football. - [We Don’t Get Tomorrow Over Again](https://www.execunet.com/we-dont-get-tomorrow-over-again/): One night over the holidays, I was sitting by the fireplace having a drink with one my sons. It was just the two of us for a while having an easy chat about nothing in particular, until he pointed out that I will be having a milestone birthday in January and asked me if I was doing any extra reflection. - [Your Brave New Year](https://www.execunet.com/your-brave-new-year/): As we step into a new year, I’m seeing the familiar flood of New Year’s resolutions. They’re well-intentioned, often thoughtful, and occasionally even transformative. But let’s be honest: resolutions are notorious for fading as quickly as they appear. - [Busting 3 Common December Job Search Myths](https://www.execunet.com/busting-3-common-december-job-search-myths/): It is a common – and very false – thought that job seekers may as well put their job search on hold during the month of December. In fact, December has been called the worst month for hiring. - [Don’t Put Your Job Search on Hold for the Holidays](https://www.execunet.com/dont-put-your-job-search-on-hold-for-the-holidays/): It’s easy to assume that job hunting should pause during the holidays. After all, business slows down, hiring seems to stall, and recruiters and HR teams are distracted with year-end priorities. But while people think hiring stops, it doesn’t ‒ it just might look a little different. - [Why December is the Biggest Month for Your Career](https://www.execunet.com/why-december-is-the-biggest-month-for-your-career/): Now you can see why December is the career action month. When hiring is budgeted and becomes more defined in January, you must already be top of mind. January will be busy for everyone. It will be busy for you at your current job, busy for hiring managers and recruiters. In January, you can be more passive about your job search and let your dream job call you out of the blue — if you did everything right in December. - [Why Are the Holidays a Great Time to Job Search?](https://www.execunet.com/why-are-the-holidays-a-great-time-to-job-search/): The primary reason to job search during the holidays is that companies want to spend their hiring budget before the end of the year. If the hiring budget is not spent, it is often reduced for the subsequent year. - [Job Search Advice for Executives from Your Thanksgiving Turkey](https://www.execunet.com/job-search-advice-for-executives-from-your-thanksgiving-turkey/): As the Thanksgiving Turkey, I know a thing or two about high-stakes situations. Every November, my future is on the line. While most executives worry about quarterly results, I’m worried about the carving knife. That kind of pressure teaches you valuable lessons — lessons you can apply to your executive job search. Pull up a chair (and maybe pass the cranberry sauce) while I share a few nuggets of wisdom. - [Why Executive Interviews Feel Different Now — and How to Stand Out](https://www.execunet.com/why-executive-interviews-feel-different-now-and-how-to-stand-out/): If you’ve been in an executive job interview recently, you’ve probably noticed it feels different than it used to. The questions go deeper. The tone is more candid. The focus during interviews isn’t just on your track record ‒ it’s on how you lead in real time. That shift is intentional. Boards and hiring teams are under pressure to find leaders who can navigate uncertainty, quickly build trust, and deliver results without burning out their people. - [Navigating the Hidden Job Market](https://www.execunet.com/navigating-the-hidden-job-market/): The hidden job market refers to job opportunities that are not publicly advertised. These positions are often filled through networking, referrals, and internal hiring processes, making them less accessible to those who rely solely on traditional job search methods. However, with the right strategies, you can tap into this hidden job market and uncover opportunities that might not be visible to the broader public. This guide will help you understand what the hidden job market is, why it exists, and how you can successfully navigate it, especially if you're an executive or manager looking to advance in your career. - [3 Tips for Job Interview Gold](https://www.execunet.com/3-tips-for-job-interview-gold/): Here are some important ingredients for success in an executive-level job interview: - [The Haunting Truth About Job Hunting](https://www.execunet.com/the-haunting-truth-about-job-hunting/): The executive job search can feel like a haunted house: filled with shadows, hidden doors, and the occasional monster blocking your path. The trick is knowing how to navigate it with confidence, courage, and a little strategy. This Halloween, let’s take advice from some of the most iconic figures of the spooky season to sharpen your approach. - [Haunt Your Dream Job](https://www.execunet.com/haunt-your-dream-job/): There’s a haunted house out there for every ghost. The trick? Finding the right one. And wouldn’t it be magical to have the right ghosts and goblins make introductions, sneak you past the trolls at the gate, and land you inside that deliciously decrepit house you’ve been dying to haunt? - [Why Brilliant Leaders Sometimes Don’t Land the Role](https://www.execunet.com/why-brilliant-leaders-sometimes-dont-land-the-role/): A longtime recruiter recently shared an observation that stayed with me. She had just met with a candidate who had built global teams, delivered a billion-dollar revenue line, and guided a company through a major turnaround. On paper, his experience was exceptional. - [MLB Players on What Sets You Apart](https://www.execunet.com/mlb-players-on-what-sets-you-apart/): With the MLB playoffs upon us I find myself in my favorite time of the sports year: MLB playoffs and an NFL season that’s more than a month underway. Exciting times for an American sports fan! - [An Executive’s Journey Toward What’s Next](https://www.execunet.com/an-executives-journey-toward-whats-next/): The hardest part of an executive job search isn’t polishing a résumé or scrolling through job boards. It’s wrestling with three deceptively tough questions: - [Navigating Job Search After 50: Turning Experience Into Advantage](https://www.execunet.com/navigating-job-search-after-50-turning-experience-into-advantage/): Think about it. You’ve led teams through crises, navigated uncertainty, built trust with stakeholders, and made the tough calls. That depth of judgment and knowledge isn’t something you can Google or learn in a weekend seminar. It’s earned through decades of real-world experience. You aren’t “faking it until you make it”…because you’ve already made it! When you sit across from a board or hiring committee, you’re not just another résumé ‒ you’re living proof of resilience, perspective, and leadership. - [Should Executives Customize Their Résumé to Job Postings?](https://www.execunet.com/should-executives-customize-their-resume-to-job-postings/): Fitting a resume for a job posting is for the managerial-level employees doing transactional jobs. The executive-level resume is one way of relaying your story and that story doesn’t change based on the reader. - [AI Is Your Co-pilot, Not Your Captain in Your Career Advancement](https://www.execunet.com/ai-is-your-co-pilot-not-your-captain-in-your-career-advancement/): AI can be a game-changer, especially when you’re juggling board presentations, strategic planning, and keeping an eye on market shifts. But it’s also easy to misuse it by delegating tasks that require your personal insight or relationship-building skills. - [Navigating Unwelcome Change](https://www.execunet.com/navigating-unwelcome-change/): Theresa Ward, founder and Chief Momentum Officer of Fiery Feather, has spent years watching this disconnect play out. Her insight? Leaders are expected to sell change while still personally struggling with it, creating what she calls “that weird middle ground” where authenticity goes to die. - [What You Tell Yourself Next Changes Everything](https://www.execunet.com/what-you-tell-yourself-next-changes-everything/): Yes, it's easier to accept what’s in front of you. It’s tempting to wait and hope something better lands in your lap—hope is not a strategy!—and yes, you've probably convinced yourself you’ll be ready when it does. But real readiness—the kind that changes everything—starts quietly, long before opportunity knocks. It begins when you convince yourself to take that next step. - [Someday Isle: A Comfortable Place—But Not a Strategic One](https://www.execunet.com/someday-isle-a-comfortable-place-but-not-a-strategic-one/): It’s a nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there. That’s how I feel about “Someday Isle.” - [New Beginnings at 30,000 Feet: Reflections from a Wedding Journey to Ireland](https://www.execunet.com/new-beginnings-at-30000-feet-reflections-from-a-wedding-journey-to-ireland/): Ireland, with its rolling hills, ancient castles, and economic transformation offered a poetic backdrop for reflection—as did the moving ceremony! (The guy coughing every few minutes in the row behind me right now is a bit of a distraction from my reflections, I must admit!) - [Reflecting on the Birth of Your Career: A Strategic Pause for Executives](https://www.execunet.com/reflecting-on-the-birth-of-your-career-a-strategic-pause-for-executives/): Reflecting on the birth of your career isn’t indulgent—it’s insightful. - [The Best Sundays](https://www.execunet.com/the-best-sundays/): Peter and his wife Linda were married for 37 years. They spent most of that time in his family’s old farmhouse in Maine, a place where the light changed slowly and the silence meant something. They walked their dog, Harry, through meadows behind the barn. They played scoreless ping-pong in the barn itself, just volleys back and forth, laughter rising through the rafters. They wrote silly poems and left them in one another’s coat pockets. If anyone had asked them, “Which year was the best of your life together?” they would have smiled and said, “How could we choose just one?” - [Some Things Never Change: The Human Spark in a Digital Job Search](https://www.execunet.com/some-things-never-change-the-human-spark-in-a-digital-job-search/): In a world racing forward with AI, automation, and algorithms, it’s easy to feel like job search has become a cold, impersonal transaction. But according to elite executive recruiter Sharon Hulce, that couldn’t be further from the truth. - [When Great Leaders Get Laid Off](https://www.execunet.com/when-great-leaders-get-laid-off/): This wasn’t the first time. Paula had been laid off twice before—once after a merger, once during a leadership shakeup. But this time cut deeper. This time, she had proof she was exceptional. And yet, she was still let go. - [Landing a $300K Job in Today’s Market](https://www.execunet.com/landing-a-300k-job-in-todays-market/): Our latest Recruiter Confidence Index points to a tight hiring market—fewer job openings, especially at the executive level. At the same time, if uncertainty continues (due to the trade war or other economic pressures), more executives may find themselves in transition due to layoffs, restructuring, or stalled promotions. - [A Note From My Mom](https://www.execunet.com/a-note-from-my-mom/): With Mother’s Day coming, I can’t help but think of the first leader in my life: Mom. She’s passed now, but I still think of her often, appreciating her more as I move through life. Every year on Mother’s Day, I reflect on some of the lessons she taught me. In many ways, what I learned from my mother has been more important than anything I learned at Stanford or in the ensuing years. Without her instilling in me her passion for learning there would not have even been a Stanford for me. I can clearly identify so many of my choices, direction taken in both career and personally, and my leadership philosophy all to the influence she had in my life. - [5 Key Strategies to Pivot Into Your Next Executive Role](https://www.execunet.com/5-key-strategies-to-pivot-into-your-next-executive-role/): In today’s rapidly evolving economy, even the most accomplished executives are reevaluating their career path. Whether motivated by shifting company priorities, a desire for more meaningful work, or the impact of AI and technology on leadership roles, the desire to pivot is more common and more strategic than ever before. - [It’s Not the Club—It’s the Player](https://www.execunet.com/its-not-the-club-its-the-player/): I wasn’t planning on sharing my new club! But what could I say? I am literally the man who taught him to share when he was a kid. - [Transitioning from Public Service to Private Leadership: A Guide for Former Federal Executives](https://www.execunet.com/transitioning-from-public-service-to-private-leadership-a-guide-for-former-federal-executives/): The federal government has been implementing deep workforce reductions, leading to widespread layoffs and buyouts. According to data released by the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, layoffs surged 245% in February compared to the previous month. Of the approximately 172,000 workers let go, more than one-third—about 62,000—were federal employees impacted by cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency. These sweeping reductions have sent a wave of experienced federal executives into an unfamiliar job market, forcing many to rethink their career trajectories. - [ExecuNet’s Systematic Approach for Former Federal Executives: Part 3 of 3](https://www.execunet.com/execunets-systematic-approach-for-former-federal-executives-part-3-of-3/): Federal executives bring unmatched expertise in policy, operations, and crisis management. Yet, many struggle to translate their achievements into a compelling go-to-market strategy that resonates with corporate hiring managers. - [Key Challenges Facing Former Federal Executives: Part 2 of 3](https://www.execunet.com/key-challenges-facing-former-federal-executives-part-2-of-3/): Thousands of federal workers, many at the executive level, have seen their jobs swept out from under them, suddenly finding themselves in a chaotic and exceptionally challenging job market. In part 1 of 3 in this series on Transitioning from Public Service to Private Leadership: A Guide for Former Federal Executives, we talked about how the Landscape Is Changing for Federal Executives. In this installment we'll dive into the challenges former federal executives are facing. - [The Changing Landscape for Federal Executives: Part 1 of 3](https://www.execunet.com/the-changing-landscape-for-federal-executives-part-1-of-3/): According to data released by the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, layoffs surged 245% in February compared to the previous month. Of the approximately 172,000 workers let go, more than one-third—about 62,000—were federal employees impacted by cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency. These sweeping reductions have sent a wave of experienced federal executives into an unfamiliar job market, forcing many to rethink their career trajectories. - [Warning: Human Pothole Ahead](https://www.execunet.com/warning-human-pothole-ahead/): Lisa had run into a human pothole—a leader so erratic that projects stalled, momentum crumbled, and the entire company operated in a constant state of whiplash. And she’s not alone. We’ve all encountered human potholes at work: the boss who overpromises and underdelivers, the micromanaging VP who slows everything to a crawl, or the colleague who deflates every brainstorm before the first idea lands. If you’re not careful, these energy drains can flatten your career progress. 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Write one or not? - [Recruiter on Older Candidates](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/recruiter-on-older-candidates/): Older job seekers have long had to navigate a bias against them. They are labeled with many unfair preconceptions that often takes them out of consideration before they can even get in the room with decision makers. - [Executives Struggle with This](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/executives-struggle-with-this/): A highly successful interviewing strategy for executives in job search is to fully understand their natural gifts and what they love to do. The intersection of those two things is what you want to lean into when you talk about yourself and your career path. - [Reasons a Candidate Gets an Offer](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/reasons-a-candidate-gets-an-offer/): It happens all the time: the company is down to two candidates but, of course, only one person gets an offer. - [ExecuNet’s 3% Solution Helps Executives Land](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/execunets-3-solution-helps-executives-land/): With the ExecuNet 3% Solution™, our proven system designed exclusively for senior executives, you’ll gain precision role targeting and insider recruiting expertise – plus you’ll never miss a $200K+ opportunity that’s right for you. - [Using AI for Job Search](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/using-ai-for-job-search/): AI is everywhere and is a fantastic tool to have at one's disposal. When it comes to an executive-level job search, ExecuNet Career strategist Saundra Botts says, "You have to know where to use it. If you're looking for it to figure out your value proposition, it's not going to work." - [Spreading Your Value Story](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/spreading-your-value-story/): Effectively communicating your Value Story is essential in an executive-level job search. - [When Your Network’s No Help](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/when-your-networks-no-help/): ExecuNet career strategist says, you're not alone if you feel your network isn't much help. - [Value Story, an Example](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/value-story-an-example/): During a recent Q&A with ExecuNet career strategist Saundra Botts, a member asked her for an example of a value story. - [Applying But No Interviews](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/applying-but-no-interviews/): Submitting application after application without getting contacted for interviews is highly frustrating. - [The Executive Value Story Explained](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/the-executive-value-story-explained/): Identifying your value story is at the heart of the work ExecuNet’s career coaches do with our members—and for good reason. In today’s highly competitive executive job market, employers aren’t just hiring résumés. They’re hiring leaders who can clearly articulate the impact they’ve made, the problems they’ve solved, and the value they can deliver going forward. - [Avoiding a Layoff](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/avoiding-a-layoff/): Executives are commonly the first to fall to layoffs. - [Is Franchise Ownership Right for You?](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/is-franchise-ownership-right-for-you/): Before all business endeavors it's important to do your due diligence. - [ROI on a Franchise](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/roi-on-a-franchise/): During a recent conversation with ExecuNet's Tony Vlahos Gus explained what one can expect in terms of ROI. . He's found his clients tend to be pleasantly surprised by the ability to generate cash flow. Watch this video to hear what Gus said one can expect for ROI - [Do This for Franchise Success](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/do-this-for-franchise-success/): Most of  Gus Iurillo's of The Entrepreneur's Source network clients are what he calls "accidental entrepreneurs." They are executives who for one reason or another were looking for a new path. Investing in a franchise has become a popular what to put decades of business and leadership experience to work within a proven model. - [The Investment Amount](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/the-investment-amount/): One of self-limiting beliefs that hold people back from pursuing the freedom of owning a franchise is the idea that the purchase price of a franchise is too high. There are many tiers or purchase price, and the initial cost doesn't automatically mean more ROI. There are also multiple sources that will help prospective franchise owners with loans. - [Franchise vs Starting a Business from Scratch](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/franchise-vs-starting-a-business-from-scratch/): People looking into buying a franchise always wonder if they would be better off starting their own independent business. It's a logical question to ask. - [Why Own a Business](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/why-own-a-business/): How can one know if moving from corporate America to owning a business is the right move for them? - [The Entrepreneur’s Source Doesn’t Charge You](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/the-entrepreneurs-source-doesnt-charge-you/): Working with the franchise consultants at The Entrepreneur's Source (TES) doesn't cost clients anything. - [Busting Myths About Franchises](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/busting-myths-about-franchises/): More executives than ever before are turning their decades of experience into franchise ownership. - [Benefits of Having a Job Search Coach](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/benefits-of-having-a-job-search-coach/): It’s a common and understandable question. Executives are accomplished, highly capable professionals – so why bring in a coach? - [Good Interviews…No Offers](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/good-interviewsno-offers/): You’ve had great interviews. The conversations went well. You left thinking, “This could be it.” But then – nothing. No callback. No offer. - [Being Successful with Recruiters](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/being-successful-with-recruiters/): Working with recruiters can open doors to incredible opportunities — if you know how to navigate the process. - [The Importance of Finding the Right Fit](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/the-importance-of-finding-the-right-fit/): In this excerpt from a Q&A, Harriette Lowenthal explores why “fit” matters more than title, salary, or company size — and how aligning your values, strengths, and leadership style with the right organization determines long-term success. - [Uncovering and Sharing Your Value Proposition](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/uncovering-and-sharing-your-value-proposition/): A strong value proposition is the cornerstone of any successful executive-level job search – but how do you actually uncover yours? - [Keep Your Job Search Targeted](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/keep-your-job-search-targeted/): During a recent Q&A with ExecuNet's Director of Coaching Harriette Lowenthal a member wrote in saying she's "tempted to apply everywhere out of fear of missing an opportunity." This scattershot application strategy – applying everywhere and hoping something sticks – is common for job seekers who don't have an actual job search strategy. - [Should Executives Apply on Job Boards?](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/should-executives-apply-on-job-boards/): “Should executives focus on the big job boards?” - [Position Yourself to Be Valued by Top Organizations](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/position-yourself-to-be-valued-by-top-organizations/): So how can senior executives better position themselves to be seen, valued, and chosen by employers? - [End of Year Job Searching for Executives](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/end-of-year-job-searching-for-executives/): "What’s the hiring market like for senior leaders and how should executives adapt their strategies to succeed today?" - [AI Can’t Do Your Professional Branding](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/ai-cant-do-your-professional-branding/): How should you use AI in your job search? - [Job Search Collateral Is Essential for the Modern Executive](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/job-search-collateral-is-essential-for-the-modern-executive/): For executives, a successful job search requires more than a polished resume or an updated LinkedIn profile. These are essential pieces of collateral, but each has its own strengths, limitations, and specific purpose. - [The Importance of Articulating Your Professional Value](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/the-importance-of-articulating-your-professional-value/): Watch Stacie share her insights on how executives can define and communicate their professional value effectively — because at this level, it’s your story, not just your resume, that opens doors. - [What Recruiters Want](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/what-recruiters-want/): When companies hire recruiters to fill executive roles, they aren’t just looking for qualified candidates, they’re looking for someone who truly stands out. All candidates may have impressive experience and polished resumes, but recruiters are tasked with finding the exceptional few. Their reputation — and compensation — depends on it. - [What Is a Value Story?](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/what-is-a-value-story/): The secret to a successful executive job search? Your value story. - [What to Know About Competition for Executive Positions](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/what-to-know-about-competition-for-executive-positions/): Feeling the pressure of a competitive executive job market? - [Knowing What’s the Next Step in Your Career](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/knowing-whats-the-next-step-in-your-career/): And here’s the unfortunate truth: it rarely has anything to do with talent or track record. It’s the nature of the org chart – being at the top means there’s less room. Too often, executives neglect to pause and reflect on what truly drives them. Instead, they follow the momentum of their careers—until a layoff forces a sudden stop. That’s why the unprepared feel the shock so acutely. - [Previous Board Experience Isn’t Necessary](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/previous-board-experience-isnt-necessary/): Breaking into the world of Board service can feel daunting. After all, aren’t most Boards looking for candidates who already have Board experience? Can first-time candidates truly earn a seat at the table? - [Boards for First Timers](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/boards-for-first-timers/): For executives aspiring to serve on a Board of Directors, the first question is often: Where do I start? - [How Can People Be Found for Board Opportunities](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/how-can-people-be-found-for-board-opportunities/): Serving on a Board of Directors is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—next steps for senior executives. Competition is intense, and only those who are truly board-ready secure these coveted seats. - [Important Things to Know to Be Ready for a Board Interview](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/important-things-to-know-to-be-ready-for-a-board-interview/): For many C-level executives, serving on a Board of Directors is the next natural step in their leadership journey. But too often, it’s misunderstood as an honorary role with limited responsibility. - [Suggestions for Networking with Recruiters](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/suggestions-for-networking-with-recruiters/): For executives in transition, connecting with recruiters is essential—but here’s the challenge: everyone wants their attention. With so much noise competing for their time, how do you actually break through and build a meaningful connection? - [Recruiter on What’s Trending in Executive Hiring](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/recruiter-on-whats-trending-in-executive-hiring/): In a recent conversation, ExecuNet’s Tony Vlahos sat down with renowned executive recruiter Sharon Hulce to explore the latest trends shaping executive hiring—and the qualities business leaders are prioritizing in candidates right now. - [Recruiter on Building Relationships with Candidates](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/recruiter-on-building-relationships-with-candidates/): A common misconception: recruiters don’t get people jobs. Their role is to represent the company filling the position—not to act as your personal representative like an agent does for a pro athlete. - [What’s Worse: Resume Gaps or Job Hopping?](https://www.execunet.com/shorts/whats-worse-resume-gaps-or-job-hopping/): During a recent ExecuNet Q&A, renowned executive recruiter Sharon Hulce tackled two of the toughest issues executives face in their careers: resume gaps and job hopping. ## Webinars - [Accelerate Your Executive Job Search Now](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/accelerate-your-executive-job-search-now/) - [Executive Job Search After 50: What Actually Works](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/executive-job-search-after-50-what-actually-works/) - [Opportunity-Ready Career Insurance for Senior Executives](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/opportunity-ready-career-insurance-for-senior-executives/) - [How Recruiters Decide Which Executives Move Forward](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/how-recruiters-decide-which-executives-move-forward/) - [Franchise Ownership as a Career Alternative for Senior Leaders](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/franchise-ownership-as-a-career-alternative-for-senior-leaders/) - [The Fast Track to Your Next 200K Executive Job](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/the-fast-track-to-your-next-200k-executive-job/) - [Take Ownership of Your Career Revolution](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/take-ownership-of-your-career-revolution/) - [Exclusive Executive Job Search Q&A with Stacie Haller](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/exclusive-executive-job-search-qa-with-stacie-haller/) - [Navigating the Executive Job Search](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/navigating-the-executive-job-search/) - [Your Fall Job Search — Insider Advice From A Long-time Recruiter](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/your-fall-job-search-insider-advice-from-a-long-time-recruiter/) - [Executive Job Search — What’s Really Working Now](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/executive-job-search-whats-really-working-now/) - [AI in the Executive Job Search: A Chat with Recruiter Barb Bruno](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/ai-in-the-executive-job-search-a-chat-with-recruiter-barb-bruno/) - [Straight Talk: The Great Job Search Reboot! A Live Q&A with Former Recruiter Stacie Haller](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/straight-talk-the-great-job-search-reboot-a-live-qa-with-former-recruiter-stacie-haller/) - [Board Seat Q&A: What Top Boards Look for Now, with Mark A. Pfister](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/board-seat-qa-what-top-boards-look-for-now-with-mark-a-pfister/) - [What Will Get You Hired Now—and What’s Holding You Back](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/what-will-get-you-hired-now-and-whats-holding-you-back/) - [Breaking Job Search Barriers: A Live Q&A with Recruiter Sharon Hulce](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/breaking-job-search-barriers-a-live-qa-with-recruiter-sharon-hulce/) - [The Successful Board Candidate’s Roadmap](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/the-successful-board-candidates-roadmap/) - [Executive Layoffs–Get Answers, Get Ahead](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/executive-layoffs-get-answers-get-ahead/) - [A Great Career Alternative: The Executive Franchise](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/a-great-career-alternative-the-executive-franchise/) - [Straight Talk on Job Searching with Stacie Haller](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/straight-talk-on-job-searching-with-stacie-haller/) - [Joy and Resilience in the Face of Job Loss](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/joy-and-resilience-in-the-face-of-job-loss/) - [Own Your Future! Build Wealth Through a Side or Full-time Business](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/own-your-future-build-wealth-through-a-side-or-full-time-business/) - [Expert Q&A: Reaching Decision Makers to Land Top Roles](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/expert-qa-reaching-decision-makers-to-land-top-roles/) - [Stand Out in 2025: Top Executive Job Search Strategies](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/stand-out-in-2025-top-executive-job-search-strategies/) - [New Year New Career: Hidden Signs That It’s Time for a Change](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/new-year-new-career-hidden-signs-that-its-time-for-a-change/) - [Expand Your Job Search: Add Consulting to the Mix](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/expand-your-job-search-add-consulting-to-the-mix/) - [Unlock New Career Path: Live Q&A with Pete Gilfillan](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/unlock-new-career-path-live-qa-with-pete-gilfillan/) - [The Executive Hitchhiker’s Guide to Job Search: An Expert Q&A](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/the-executive-hitchhikers-guide-to-job-search-an-expert-qa/) - [AGEncy in the Midst of Uncertainty](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/agency-in-the-midst-of-uncertainty/) - [Build Income Security and Wealth through a Side Business](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/build-income-security-and-wealth-through-a-side-business/) - [It’s Job Hunting Season: Go Get Em!](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/its-job-hunting-season-go-get-em/) - [How to Become an Independent Consultant: A Success Blueprint](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/how-to-become-an-independent-consultant-a-success-blueprint/) - [Career Crossroads Navigating Pivots, Change and Progression](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/career-crossroads-navigating-pivots-change-and-progression/) - [Artificial Intelligence, Executive Jobs, and You: An Expert Panel Discussion](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/artificial-intelligence-executive-jobs-and-you-an-expert-panel-discussion/) - [Permission to Be Candid: A Q&A with Acclaimed Executive Recruiter Sharon Hulce](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/permission-to-be-candid-a-qa-with-acclaimed-executive-recruiter-sharon-hulce/) - [The 7 Key Steps to Starting Your Own Consulting Business](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/the-7-key-steps-to-starting-your-own-consulting-business/) - [Executive Job Search Done Right: A Q&A with Executive Recruiter, Ann Zaslow-Rethaber](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/executive-job-search-done-right-a-qa-with-executive-recruiter-ann-zaslow-rethaber/): It's always insightful to hear from industry insiders on what's happing in the world of executive job  search. Executive job seekers are particularly interested in what recruiters have to say. We have a large number of recruiters in our community and one of those who we rely on to share the recruiter perspective on executive search is Ann Zaslow-Rethaber, President of International Search Consultants. - [The Art of the Executive Résumé: An Expert Q&A with Stacie Haller](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/the-art-of-the-executive-resume-an-expert-qa-with-stacie-haller-2/): Have you ever tried to play a sport with the wrong equipment? Do you think you'd hit a football very far with a baseball bat? Or, what if the ref dropped a volleyball in the circle to start an ice hockey game? - [Your Layoff-proof Plan: Invest in an Executive Franchise](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/your-layoff-proof-plan-invest-in-an-executive-franchise-2/) - [Getting from Point A to B in Your Job Search](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/getting-from-point-a-to-b-in-your-job-search/) - [Be Fearless. Be Brave. Be Bold.](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/be-fearless-be-brave-be-bold/): During this session, internationally renowned recruiting expert Barb Bruno will show you how to be fearless, brave, and bold as you implement ideas that will help you recruit the best talent and fill open jobs faster. - [Be the Unicorn: A Conversation with William Vanderbloemen](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/be-the-unicorn-a-conversation-with-william-vanderbloemen-2/): With a crowded workforce, an unstable job landscape, and the rise of AI, everyone is – or should be – asking, How do I stand out as a unicorn? How do I become irreplaceable? - [TALKING ON EGGSHELLS: What to Say When Every Second Counts](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/talking-on-eggshells-what-to-say-when-every-second-counts/) - [Landing a Position in Private Equity](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/landing-a-position-in-private-equity-an-expert-qa/): Private Equity represents a viable career path for many executives who have built successful careers in public companies. With $2 trillion in available capital, and industry insiders saying deal activity is primed for a market resurgence in 2024, it’s a great time to consider this attractive, invigorating, and potentially lucrative career choice. - [How to Go from Job Offer Runner-up to Winner](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/how-to-go-from-job-offer-runner-up-to-winner-an-expert-qa/): Discover the strategies for landing your ideal role, the job offer you've always wanted – before it goes to someone else! - [Executive Franchising: The New Job Security](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/executive-franchising-the-new-job-security/): Today's job market is filled with uncertainty. If you would like a greater measure of income security, a great option is executive franchising. You can layoff-proof your career and stay with your corporate job, or you could just focus on your franchise business, working on the business as the owner rather than in the business as a manager. - [The Executive Path to the Next Great Opportunity](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/the-executive-path-to-the-next-great-opportunity/): When you're applying for the path to your next great opportunity, you don't just want to get noticed by online systems and recruiters: You want to stand out in the eyes of the hiring committee and wow them as the one, perfect person for the job. Every CXO wants to tell their story in a very compelling manner. But how, exactly, do you do that? - [Your Top Executive Job Search Questions, Expertly Answered](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/your-top-executive-job-search-questions-expertly-answered/): In this fast-paced job search Q&A with Saundra Botts, an ExecuNet Career Strategist and former executive recruiter, there are no scripts, pitches, or letup, just a full 40-plus minutes dedicated to the job search questions of executives. - [Private Notes of a Recruiter: Insider Tips for Job Search](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/private-notes-of-a-recruiter-insider-tips-for-job-search/): During this Master Class session led by internationally renowned recruiting expert and recruiter trainer Barbara Bruno, you will learn how to effectively: - [How to Solve the No-offer Mystery and Get the Job](https://www.execunet.com/webinar/how-to-solve-the-no-offer-mystery-and-get-the-job/): Shocked. Heartbroken. These days more and more job seekers at the senior levels are reporting they nailed the interview – but were stunned not to get the offer. Why? ~~~ ## llms-full Not found.