Methodology

#1 Defining Your Career Objective

Knowing where you want to go plays a critical role in how you position yourself to that target. Some potential options to consider include…

• Corporate Roles:  Similar to your past positions, or making a functional or industry change
• Equity Roles:  Private Equity channel, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship
• Non-Traditional Roles:  Consulting, Interim Management, Academia, Non-Profit Sector
• Board Positions:  Paid board memberships

#2 Defining Your Assets

• Take inventory of your experiences/skill set important to your target…and back it up with specific, quantified accomplishments.

#3 Creating Your Unique Value Proposition

• Based on your prioritized assets, create a compelling, concise positioning statement that defines the unique value you will bring to your target audience. It’s not about what you want…it’s all about what your target companies need.

#4 Producing Your Documents

• Prepare distinctive, professional Résumés, Executive Bios, Board Profiles and other marketing documents that are market-tested and will make you feel proud to present.

#5 Reviewing Your Search Strategy (Add-On Option)

• Menu-driven coaching sessions to guide you through the search process in today’s market: What works…what doesn’t…how to build relationships with executive recruiters…direct marketing campaigns to target companies…networking strategy…efficient time allocation…smart use of the Internet…approaching the Private Equity/VC channels…securing Interim Management positions…the importance of research…etc.