The Secrets of Executive Search: Professional Strategies for Managing Your Personal Job Search

FROM THE PUBLISHER

At last, a job hunters resource based on the insider secrets used by professional search firms

From one of North Americas top job search professionals, here is a complete job hunting manual using the little-known techniques and strategies that top executive search professionals use to ensure the success of their referrals. Readers get insider advice on how the professional job seeker can package his or her vital statistics most effectively, how to separate him or herself from the competition, and how to avoid the mistakes and miscues that can cost a job seeker his or her shot. The book was designed to act like a virtual coach throughout the job search process. From identifying and researching target companies and crafting the perfect resume and cover letter, to salary negotiations and handling counteroffers, it covers all the bases. Each secret is boxed for easy reference and there are chapter-end checklists to help readers make sure theyve got all their Ps and Qs covered.

SYNOPSIS

The Secrets of Executive Search Professional Strategies for Managing Your Personal Job Search is an insiders look at those secrets and strategies that seasoned executive search professionals around the world employ to ensure the success of their referrals. It features insider tips on how to properly package your background and experience, how to market that package most effectively, and how to separate yourself from the competition. It covers such key aspects of the job search process as: How to identify the right opportunity, in the right location, for the right salary. Networking strategies that cause the job to find you. The critical importance of coaching secondary references. Writing the absolutely sure-fire, cant miss resume and cover letter. How to identify the key decision-makers in a target company. Techniques for turning interview traps into interview triumphs. Little known secrets on negotiating strategy. Advice for maximizing your impact during the critical first six weeks on the job. and much, much more!

Secrets is based on more than 35 years experience in human resources and executive search helping people just like you secure the best positions at the best salaries. Having held key human resource management positions at three of the countrys leading Fortune 50 corporations, coupled with more than 20 years experience in executive search, the Author has been involved with career management from all perspectives. He is keenly aware of how top companies go about identifying executive talent, and knows the best way to prepare and position you to capture those opportunities. Melancon has counseled countless executives on their personal job search strategies, and knows the most effective techniques for conducting an efficient job search. He has to. Thats his job, and his success as an Executive Search Consultant depends upon it!

In the absence of your own personal career management consultant, Secrets can serve as your virtual coach. Its objective is to help you work smarter and more confidently, while avoiding the mistakes and miscues that cause so many other candidates to "come in second." By putting these secrets to work on your behalf, your career will not only be destined for the right track, but also for the fast track!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

W.L. Roy Pendergrass, former V.P., Corp. Human Resources, Texas Instruments, Inc:

I've interviewed countless applicants who could have made the final cut if they had read this book. — W.L. Pendergrass

C. Douglas Mintmier, V. P. Human Resources Mary Kay, Inc.:

A very current career reference guide complete with job search tips on how to maximize the power of the Internet. — C. Douglas Douglas Mintmier

James F. Nieves, Vice President Human Resources, WebLink Wireless, Inc.: