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We are the best source for accurate and effective job and career search information for individuals who are in mid-career.
A special note to those who had previously created an executive profile on ExecGlobalNet.com.
After a great deal of soul-searching, we concluded that if you have several years of work experience and are in mid-career, the probability of your finding employment by posting your details on a website is far lower than we had previously believed.
Realizing this, we felt it was inappropriate for us to continue to offer that capability knowing that your perception of its effectiveness would not be met with reality. As a result, in mid-July 2009, we decided to discontinue maintaining profiles and have deleted them and any resumes associated with them. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
As a career search expert specializing in working with individuals with several years of work experience and in mid-career, I have learned that the most effective way for you to find a new position is by communicating to your network, in a clear and concise way, the position you are seeking and why you are best qualified to do it. During recessionary times, this advice is even more critical.
Click on the links below for suggestions that highlight what you need to understand and do to implement an effective job search. If you are considering making a career change or think that might be an option you need to consider, please go to the Career Center for more information that will be specific to you.
The Job Market at Your Level
How you approach your job search or look for a new career is much different for you if you are in your late twenties to late fifties with several years of work experience. Employers look at you differently than they do for younger and less experienced job seekers, your resume needs to look different, and you will need to rely more on your contacts.
Recruiters
You may have found your last job through a recruiter or you may have been headhunted for your current or last job by a recruiter. But now that you are experienced and older, and looking for a job, recruiters will not be as helpful. Find out why.
Networking
Your success at finding a new job or career will rely very heavily on the extent of your network. The extent of your network will rely very heavily on well you build and use your network. You won't be successful if you use an approach that is more suited to networking for business. Networking for employment is much different and you need to understand the differences.
Self-Employment as a Career Option
Should you consider self-employment as a career option? And, if you should, what type of self-employment best meets your business objectives and what skills and experience do you need to be successful?
Career Stories
Stories are the most powerful ways of communicating your strengths and achievements. Here are a sampling of stories about career change issues that might be relevant to your situation.
Still have questions?
If you do not find the answers to your questions on these pages or in the Career Center, send Carl Wellenstein an email.
For career changers:
A career coach in a book.
For employers:
A lifeline for departing employees.