A recent survey conducted by ExecuNet, the executive job search and recruiting network, reveals a majority of employed executives are not content with their current job.
According to the survey of 406 employed executives, 62% are not satisfied with their current job. Of those who are not satisfied, 97% plan to change jobs in the next six months. The top five reasons for wanting to change jobs include:
1. Increased challenge/advancement opportunity (50%);
2. Better corporate culture (21%);
3. Greater job security (9%);
4. Increased compensation (8%); and
5. Improved work/life balance (6%).
ìA number of employed executives have stayed in their current jobs longer than they otherwise would have due to the recent recession,î says Dave Opton, CEO and Founder of ExecuNet. ìHaving grown dissatisfied for a variety of reasons, executives are encouraged by the recent economic growth and gaining enough confidence in the employment market to seek better opportunities.î
To help executives succeed in making a job change, ExecuNet suggests avoiding these three mistakes when working with recruiters:
Waiting Until The Last Minute
A key to developing relationships with recruiters is seizing opportunities long before youíre actively searching for a job. To develop a rapport with recruiters, identify firms that specialize in positions in your field or industry then go back to your network to find contacts that know search consultants at these firms personally and request an introduction. By establishing initial contact through a third party referral, your ìbrand imageî is enhanced.
Overlooking Opportunities To Help
Once youíve made it on to a recruiterís radar screen itís important to stay in touch and add value to the relationship whenever possible. One of the best ways of doing so is by offering the names of other professionals that might be strong candidates for positions they are trying to fill.
Believing You Are Viable For Every Search
A recruiterís objective is to present a list of the best qualified candidates to the hiring company. In identifying these candidates a recruiter may target as many as sixty companies where prospective candidates or networking contacts could be employed. In addition, industry leaders and commentators are often consulted and professional directories are searched. Given the highly competitive nature of this process, trying to force a fit where one doesnít exist is counter productive and will only strain the relationship you have worked to build with the recruiter.
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Executives Unhappy At Work, Planning To Jump Ship
A recent survey conducted by ExecuNet, the executive job search and recruiting network, reveals a majority of employed executives are not content with their current job.
