Career Strategy Template
An easy template to define your focus for your next career step
How you position yourself is critical to the executive job search. To leverage recruiters, investors, talent partners, and your network, you need to be:
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Clear in your focus
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Aligned in your background and
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Targeting the right level role
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Prepared with a story that resonates
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And memorable.
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​We find that people that take the time to get this clarity are much easier to accelerate in their careers.
What to expect when you ask for feedback?
We provide one async career strategy feedback session for anyone who shares their job search strategy. Here is what you'll need to prepare, to make the most of our feedback:
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1) Have a clear, focused career strategy
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This article explains how to craft a career thesis.
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Get clear on the type of company and role you are seeking.
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Get clear on the stage of company to focus on.
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If you need more help on your career strategy, see our guide or learn about coaching options.
2) Refine how you present yourself
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Create a focus statement.
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Look at other ways to polish how you present yourself.
3) Help people help you
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Build your target company list (optional – but it will definitely help us make more specific suggestions!)
Looking for ongoing career strategy support?
​Premium Whispered membership provides ongoing coaching and career strategy guidance, including:
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Help to refine how you position yourself
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Guided support in building a target company list
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Collaboration with other executives in the Whispered community
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Introductions to talent partners and recruiters (Premium Members)
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Advice from Whispered's team and community at critical moments in your search