Job Seeking Strategies

There is so much information on executive job search today it can be confusing to decipher what is true and what is false. Let's examine a couple of statements that affect executive job seekers:

True or False: No response - no interest

False. It is very discouraging not to hear anything, no communications at all, when you have submitted a resume for a job. Don't assume the worst. In today's fast-paced world, recruiters and hiring managers don't have time to respond to every inquiry they receive related or unrelated to their current search assignments.

There are so many factors that come into the equation during the hiring process (interviewer goes on vacation, the company has a hiring freeze, they decide to hire within, etc.) Follow up with a courteous email once or twice.

True or False: Match me to another position

False. Some recruiters and companies use an applicant tracking system (ATS) and are able to run your resume through their system to find matches based on your resume keywords. However, most people are focused on the position they are currently hiring for and laser in on that job. Your resume may or may not be saved in the system. Don't rely on modern technology to hold your place in line for the next available job opening.