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- Elisette Carlson is an executive search professional.
- She says leading with your accomplishments is essential when you reach out.
- When reaching out to recruiters, keep emails short but specific.
Finding a job at an executive level can be a lengthy process. As you get more advanced in your career, there are fewer and fewer opportunities likely to be the ideal fit for you, much less a position that meets your role, salary and company culture requirements. The current economic climate has also made the competition more fierce.