your new executive career checklist

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Your New Executive Career Checklist

Kim MeningerExecutive Coach & Career StrategistKim@ExecutiveCareerSuccess.com

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You’ve been considering an

executive career change for some time.

Your current role is no longer a fit and you’re ready for a

new challenge.

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• New projects and responsibilities will accumulate• Tight deadlines will make it difficult to network

and interview• New justifications for why it’s “not the right time”

will keep you firmly positioned in a holding pattern

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Often the biggest obstacle standing between you and a new executive

job is a plan.

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If you’re like most executives, you haven’t actively searched for a new job in years.

The landscape has changed and you’re unsure how to execute an effective

executive job search.

Use this checklist to kick off your executive career transition.

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Your ability to compete in a tight job market requires focus.Without a clear target, you’ll experience frustration and disappointing results.

Know exactly what you want to do next

Read “Why Keeping Your Career Options Open is a Bad Idea” for more.

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Without a solid understanding of what you want in your next work environment, you risk making the wrong decision.

Understand where you want to work

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You must have a compelling story that weaves together the most relevant elements of your career history to position yourself for the executive role you want next.

Internalize your career story

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You must have a powerful:• Executive resume• Cover letter that is

tailored to the right audience• LinkedIn profile

Develop a powerful career portfolio

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Dust off your rolodex and reach out to your executive network.But, don’t ask for a job! This may seem intuitive, but it’s unproductive.

Work your executive network

Read “The #1 Secret to Maximizing Your Executive Network” for more.

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Don’t waste any more time in the wrong executive job!

Use this checklist to begin your executive career transition.

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Executive Career &

The Most Powerful Step You Can Take Today to Launch Your New Executive Career

Kim MeningerExecutive Coach & Career StrategistKim@ExecutiveCareerSuccess.com