Career Acceleration Plan (CAP)
Career Pivot Academy
Leverage Your Network for Opportunities
Networking is an essential skill to master in today's job market. When hiring, recruiters have the challenging task of picking one person from hundreds of applicants. Choosing somebody they have interacted with before or someone a trusted employee is able to vouch for is an easier decision than selecting someone they've never met or only met through a brief interview.
Today, some estimates suggest that up to 70% of all jobs are not published on publicly available job search sites, and research has long shown that anywhere from half to upwards of 80% of jobs are filled through networking.
- CNBC
Expected Outcomes
By the end of this CAP, you will be able to...
Positions you for new executive positions (C-Suite, board roles)
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Tells your professional story using strong executive language
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Attracts recruiters within first 7 seconds
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Gets past an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
This CAP is for you if...
You are actively searching for a new leadership role
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You are planning for a transition in the future
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You want to be prepared for new opportunities that may come your way
Growth & Learning
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Put Into Practice
It’s time to put what you learned into real-world practice. Here are a few steps you can take.
Solidify your networking goals and identify key contacts
Unlock your networking potential with Evolve Career's tool: the Networking Goals and Key Contacts worksheet. Gain crystal-clear clarity on your networking objectives and hone your outreach strategy to meet your needs.
Develop customized networking templates to maximize time
People naturally want to help. However, how you reach out and communicate with them can make all the difference in whether they answer. Use the following templates to craft your own customized messages based on your career goal.
Connect with 5-10 people who can help you reach your goal
Stay on top of your networking efforts by setting time aside weekly, biweekly, or monthly to update and refer to your tracker. The up-front effort to get organized will pay off and building networking into your routine will soon feel like a meaningful activity building or nurturing connections, rather than a painful exercise.
Schedule a call with your Executive Coach
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