Navigating a Successful Job Search for Mid-Senior Professionals
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Navigating a Successful Job Search for Mid-Senior Professionals

As a mid-senior professional, job-hunting can be daunting. You want to find a job that will enable you to grow your career, leverage your hard-earned experience, and provide strong growth opportunities for the years ahead. But with competition as high as it is and resources scattered, it can feel like an impossible undertaking. 

I have helped 400+ jobseekers scale their careers. 200+ of these have been Mid-Senior Professionals. (Check this outcome of my mentee)

Fortunately, there are a few tactics you can employ to help you navigate the job search and land the position of your dreams.

1. Utilize your existing network: As a mid-senior professional, you likely have an extensive network that can help you land a job. Reach out to former colleagues and employers, friends, mentors, and even recruitment agencies to spread the word about your job search. Let them know that you are in the market for a new role and what type of position you are looking for.

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2. Update your resume: Take the time to update your resume, especially if it’s been a few years since you’ve written one. Tailor it to each job you apply for and make sure everything is up to date and relevant. You want to highlight your experience and set yourself apart from other candidates.

3. Take advantage of professional organizations and job boards: Professional organizations are great for networking and for discovering job postings. Join your local chamber of commerce, join an industry-specific professional organization, attend job fairs, and search job boards for new opportunities. 

4. Utilize the latest technology: Use the latest technology to your advantage. Utilize online job sites, such as LinkedIn, to showcase your experience and connect with potential employers. Social media can also be used to your advantage by connecting with companies and peers in your industry.

5. Keep your skills sharp: It’s always important to stay on top of the latest industry trends and technologies. Take classes and stay current on the skills needed to succeed in your field.

Job hunting can be a difficult and stressful time, especially for mid-senior professionals.

But by utilizing your network, staying up-to-date on the latest technology, and keeping your skills sharp, you can be certain that you are giving yourself the best chance for success.

Happy Hunting!

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Kishita Thakar

Executive Coach | Leadership Coach | Outplacement | LinkedIn Consultant | Ex-Talent Acquisition Head for Consulting, B2B SaaS and IT | 3800+ hours of 1:1 Coaching imparted | ACC trained, in pursuit of PCC | DiSC

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Kishita Thakar

Executive Coach | Leadership Coach | Outplacement | LinkedIn Consultant | Ex-Talent Acquisition Head for Consulting, B2B SaaS and IT | 3800+ hours of 1:1 Coaching imparted | ACC trained, in pursuit of PCC | DiSC

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