Make Yourself Known Without Affecting Current Position

Reader Question:

I am a 45 year old executive with a rich and successful career history. Two years ago, due to circumstances that I could not control, I was forced to take a position beneath my skill level and previous salary level. I have limited opportunities to improve my position at this employer. What is most effective method for making my presence and availability known in the Atlanta market without negatively affecting my present position?

Recruiter’s Advice:

Thanks for your recent “Ask a Recruiter” inquiry. You asked for our opinion on the best way to handle a confidential search which allows you the opportunity to regain what you’ve lost over the last 2 years.

Our opinion is that you took advantage of the best career prospect the market had to offer at the time. You made a good decision and have gained additional insight/experience which will benefit future employers. You now bring more of what hiring authorities are looking for to advance their company objectives. You are now looking for greater challenges and career opportunities.

Limited potential with your current employer and a need for confidentiality sounds like why you need to stay close to good recruiters like The SearchLogix Group. For example, all of our searches stay confidential until you make the decision to go public. All of our searches must equally benefit the candidate and clients or we don’t make the placement. Searching for new career enhancing opportunities is not an easy task. It helps to put a professional on your team to help you through the process.

Our suggestion is to update your resume, send it to us and then occasionally browse our web site to ensure we don’t overlook an opportunity you might want to discuss.

Hope this is helpful. Thanks again for considering The SearchLogix Group.