Effectively communicating your Value Story is essential in an executive-level job search.

Relying on chance meetings is not a strategy—even though they occasionally lead to opportunities.

A better approach is to stay consistently engaged in meaningful business conversations with a broad network of professionals. When your value is clear and relevant, opportunities arise organically because you are visibly the solution to a real business problem.

Being discoverable on LinkedIn also plays an important role. That requires a professionally developed profile—one that not only reflects your leadership story, but also aligns with how decision-makers and algorithms search for talent.

The most effective approach, however, is a targeted one: intentionally identifying and connecting with organizations and leaders who have a clear need for your skills and experience.

Watch this excerpt from a conversation with ExecuNet career strategist Saundra Botts, where she discusses how to consistently share your Value Story and gain real traction in your job search.

 

 

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