Think outside the “networking” box
There are so many different ways to network today. Today, you don’t need to post your executive resume bio online to get a job. The hidden job market is the best way to conduct a secret job search. By networking at career events or through LinkedIn, you can gain insight into jobs you didn’t even know were available. Even volunteering or getting involved in your community can create new opportunities, so staying active can also advance your job search.
Be careful when using LinkedIn
Obviously you want to use LinkedIn when looking for a new job. However, updating your settings first is crucial. If you haven’t updated your LinkedIn settings properly, your connections may be able to see all the changes you make. Your coworkers, or even your bosses, are likely included in your LinkedIn network. You definitely don’t want them to see your update, resume, or profile to indicate you’re looking for a new job. When you’re working on developing your LinkedIn profile, tweak your settings to make sure the wrong people don’t see the changes you’ve made.
Strictly confidential
It’s important to keep things a secret, so to speak, until you’re ready to take the plunge. Therefore, you must maintain confidentiality. As mentioned, the best executive resume writers know how to keep a resume confidential effectively. By using the term “confidential applicant” instead of using your name, you will avoid appearing in your current employer’s search for a new candidate. Also, it is important not to use your company name anywhere on the resume. These are just a few of the ways you can make your resume private, and a potential employer will understand why you are doing it.
Don’t use company time
This seems like a no-brainer, but it has to be said. Job searches should not be conducted during business hours. If your current boss finds out, there is a possibility that you will be fired. And if your potential employer discovers that you are conducting your search on company hours, they may think that you will do the same with them and will not offer you a job. Do yourself a favor and submit your executive resume bio only when you’re not on work hours.
Professional Resume Services is here to help you conduct a confidential executive job search. We have the best executive resume writers to assist you in this area, so you can feel confident submitting your resume to prospective employers. Feel free to contact us at any time if you need other secrets to conducting a confidential job search.