26: Five Ways to Get on Executive Recruiters' Radar Screens

Career Narratives with Doug Lester

Have you ever been concerned that executive recruiters weren't calling you enough (or at all) or were calling about roles you weren't interested in? If so, then host Doug Lester shares five strategies for getting on the radar screens of recruiters for the right opportunities. They're based on his experience as a senior associate at a top executive search firm.
Resources mentioned:

🎙️ 1: What's Your Narrative?

🎙️ 8: How to Communicate Your Narrative in Your LinkedIn Headline

🎙️ 9: How to Write a LinkedIn About That Supports Your Narrative

🎙️ 10: How to Write a LinkedIn Experience Entry That Answers 3 Key Questions

🖥️ Blog: Network with Your Competitors, Be More Attractive to Executive Recruiters

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Getting on Recruiters' Radar Screens Increases Career Opportunity (00:01:22)

3. Strategy 1: Have a Reputation for Being Good at Your Job (00:01:57)

4. Strategy 2: Make Sure Your Network Remembers You (00:03:07)

5. Strategy 3: Share Your Narrative with Your Network (00:04:33)

6. Strategy 4: Have a LinkedIn Profile That Reflects Your Narrative (00:05:34)

7. Strategy 5: Be Responsive and Respectful (00:06:45)

8. Conclusion (00:10:50)

9. Send Doug a Message, Share This With a Friend (00:11:43)