Career Acceleration Plan (CAP)
Career Pivot Academy
Working with Executive Recruitment Firms
Executive recruiters can be key allies in your search for your next role. Understanding what they do, the process of working with them, and how to maximize the experience will enable you to get the most out of your time with an executive recruiter.
Today, most corporate jobs are never advertised. Simply put, without expert knowledge or a way in, your career trajectory plateaus.
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Expected Outcomes
By the end of this CAP, you will be able to maximize your experience working with executive recruiters by...
Familiarizing yourself with the different types of recruiters you might encounter
Identifiying how to best prepare for the engagement
Describing what the recruiter can and cannot do for you
Implementing best practices when working with executive recruiters
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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2 minutes
Executive Recruiters Share 7 Dos and Don'ts to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Search
Article: This article shares some do's and don'ts to optimize your LinkedIn profile and attract executive recruiters. Follow these rules to give yourself the best possible chance of being found for the roles you want.
1 minutes
Understanding the Executive Search Process
Article: This articles provides insights on the behind the scenes of working with an executive recruiter. From defining the search criteria to presenting top candidates to the client, this emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration between the search firm and the client throughout the process.
Put Into Practice
It’s time to put what you learned into real-world practice. Here are a few steps you can take.
Update Your LinkedIn Profile
Use the tips provided in the article Executive Recruiters Share 7 Do's and Don'ts to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Search and the Evolve Career LinkedIn Checklist to optimize your profile for recruiters. Update your LinkedIn profile preferences to the "Open to Recruiters" option so you can be found as a candidate.
Review and Update Your Resume
Request a professional resume and LinkedIn review from your Executive Coach to ensure you're putting forth a strong application package.
Complete 2-4 Screening Calls
As the opportunity presents itself, agree to take 2-4 initial screening calls with recruiters and make note of the differences between the recruiters in both style and process
Develop a List of Questions
Develop a list of questions for an executive recruiter based on your learnings
Research and Identify 3 Executive Firms
Research and Identify 3 executive search firms who recruit in your area of specialty (healthcare, payer, life sciences, etc..) craft an email introduction, request an intro call or consideration for appropriate opportunities, and share resume with the firm.
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