A post-interview thank-you note shouldn't be the reason a candidate is selected for a job.
80% of jobs are found through networking.
  • 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.