Executive Resume Writing Service

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Programs
    • Kickstart
    • SOAR
    • Presidential Suite
  • Services
    • Executive Resume Writing Services
    • Coaching Services
      • Career Coaching
      • Career Transition Coaching
      • Personal Branding
      • Executive Coaching
      • Social Media Coaching
      • Job Search Coaching
    • Career Tune Up
    • Outplacement
    • Board Resume
    • LinkedIn Profile Writing
  • Workshops/Speaking
    • Market Your Brilliance
    • Create A Winning Resume Workshop
    • Job Search In A Digital Age Workshop
    • Your Interview In A Digital Age Workshop
  • Contact Elite Resumes

Boom! Executive Job Search Just Got Tougher

January 16, 2015 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

© Focus Pocus LTD - Fotolia.com

© Focus Pocus LTD – Fotolia.com

Hundreds, if not thousands, of senior executives across North America, started the new year not with a resolution but with a forced job search. Just this week, Bombardier Inc. announced 1,000 job losses in Mexico and Kansas; Suncor Energy Inc. proclaimed a 1,000 slash in jobs, and Target Canada are commencing liquidation of all 133 stores, impacting 17,600 employees.

While not all of these 19,000+ job losses are at the senior level, an executive job search requires a unique and targeted career transition plan. We all know that the higher the level you hold, the fewer available opportunities and potentially, the longer you linger in job search mode. As of this week, the executive job search market just got tougher as more senior business leaders will now compete for fewer executive opportunities in a lessening job market.

While many executives might be initially tempted to postpone their job search until the final days of employment, or even plan on using their severance package to subsidize a period of personal downtime, the senior executive who already has a career management action plan knows how to retain their prominence as a business leader.

What are the components of an executive career management action plan?

It’s an…ability to articulate your personal brand and define your career differentiator.

It’s an… updated executive resume that promotes your personal brand and shares compelling accomplishment-based stories that compel the reader to call you for an interview.

It’s an…understanding of the various types of types of cover letters beyond just an advert and knowing how and when to utilize each type of letter.

It’s an…ongoing social media presence generating a high Google ranking and positioning you as a thought leader in your industry.

It’s an…effective network of influence engaging not only in networking while gainfully employed but also understanding the value in having at least 3 in-person meetings every day while in career transition.

It’s an…ability to go beyond the norm and market your expertise using tools like videoBIO, a personal website, and seeking industry experts who can help you uncover hidden opportunities to expedite your job search.

The executive job search market just got tougher but with the proper attitude, optimism and targeted career management plan, I firmly believe all of the senior executives impacted by the announcements this week will continue to flourish in 2015.

Filed Under: Job Search

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Look After Number One, You!

Tips and Tricks to Recession-Proof your Career!

Learn More

Blog Categories

  • Career Coaching
  • Career Management
  • Career Tips
  • Cover Letters
  • Current Affairs
  • EMBA
  • Employment Statistics
  • ExecuNet
  • Executive Career Management
  • Executive Coaching
  • General
  • Guest Post
  • Job Interview
  • Job Search
  • Motivational
  • Networking
  • Personal Branding
  • Recruiters
  • Resume Writing
  • Social Media
  • Uncategorized
  • Video

Recent Posts

What use is LinkedIn to my Career Management?

You are Measured on Your Performance

Don’t be Ordinary – Be Extraordinary

Book Martin to SPEAK for your corporation or association

Free Resume Critique

Email Your Resume Now for a FREE Critique from a Certified Professional Resume Writer

Yours Free Free Resume Critique

Resume Keywords

Resume Keywords eBook ImageWithout keywords you will fail to pass the Applicant Tracking Software and reduce your chances for an interview.

Yours Free Free Resume Keywords eBook

 

Resume Action Verbs

Resume Action Verbs eBookDO YOU KNOW YOUR RESUME ACTION VERBS?

2017 FREE Action verbs create an enticing resume!

Yours Free Free Resume Action Verbs eBook

Job Search: Analog

Job Search: Analog ebook imageIS YOUR JOB SEARCH GENERATING ANALOG RESULTS IN A DIGITAL WORLD?

Yours Free Job Search: Analog Free eBook

Resume 101

eBook - Resume 101How to take your resume from basic to brilliant

Yours Free Free eBook - Resume 101

Top 25 Mistakes

eBook - Top 25 Executive Mistakes imageSOMETHING EVERY EXECUTIVE NEEDS TO KNOW

Executives Avoid These Traps!

Yours Free Free eBook - Top 25 Executive Mistakes

Visit our blog

  • Executive Resume Writing Services
  • Coaching Services
  • Outplacement
  • Programs

Blog Categories

  • About Us
  • Speaking
  • Downsize with Dignity

Copyright © 2023 Resume Writing Services · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy