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| Top 10 Mistakes Executives Make When Searching for a Job |
By Bill Holland and Anita Shuper
October 2011
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I love mistakes. It might not feel good in the moment when I’m making them, but many of my mistakes have turned out to be my greatest teachers. And the more mistakes I make, the more I learn. There’s something jolting about mistakes, not just encouraging me, but compelling me to change the way I do things. Learning from my own errors is tremendously humbling. I may be less personally affected by the mistakes of others, but learning from them can be just as powerful.
Mistakes cannot be completely avoided. Acknowledging that they are bound to happen might help you recover faster when you do make them. There’s no sense in beating yourself up over something that went wrong. Instead, use it as a learning opportunity and move on.
When preparing a number of our career and talent management resources, we often compile lists of “Top 10 Mistakes.” People find these to be very helpful for a couple of different reasons. Perhaps they see themselves in some of the scenarios, and it’s somewhat of a relief to realize that it’s not just them who are susceptible to certain missteps. Or, they may recognize how easy it is to fall into certain traps, and having these reminders can keep them on track.
As part of our Executive Insights series, we’ve identified the Top 10 Mistakes Executives Make When Searching for a Job. We've all made mistakes in our job hunt, and we’ll likely continue to make more. These insights won't make you immune to mistakes, but they may help steer you away from common pitfalls.
Career transition can be a tremendous challenge, especially if it’s not your choice to be in that situation. As an executive, you might have a wealth of leadership and business experience, but you might not have all that much experience looking for a job. The skills that you use in your day-to-day work may not apply to your job search. However, with some background and practice, you’re bound to be successful. Why not learn from the mistakes of others to help move you forward?
Click here to download the Executive Insights brief on the Top 10 Mistakes Executives Make When Searching for a Job.
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