Stop by Jason Alba's JibberJobber blog for some real-world "here's what worked for me" advice from a pink slipped, and now-employed executive job seeker.
He planned and he executed. He got his finances in order for a long-haul search, he networked (the right way) at every opportunity, he researched companies and asked CXOs for introductions/contacts at those companies, he volunteered as a resource for others (and in doing so, leveraged that to prove his skills and stay fresh).
His advice is simple and powerful. This is everything you've heard in books, articles, etc., but proven by a peer.
For many execs, making these plans isn't hard, and planning makes them feel productive. Once planning is done, getting started and staying motivated during the execution is the tough part. But it's no tougher than any mission-critical project at your company. Like those projects, job search done right requires a deep well of perseverance, hard work, resiliency, and emotional fortitude.
For those of you looking at the baffling and uneasy task of job search, make an action plan with these tips as your guide. And then get moving on executing on it! Rather than passively posting resumes online or waiting for a recruiter to return your calls, you'll be actively engaged in building your future, and developing career-long connections along the way.
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