A long pause in your CV does not look good, even if you are a top manager who can afford to be unemployed for a longer period of time. Find temporary work in the form of volunteering or consulting.
If you have had several interesting offers which for some reason did not result in you taking the job, talk about it subtly. Potential employers will become more interested if they learn the competition is interested. Job interviews are ideal opportunities to mention this. However, it is important to be honest when you explain why you did not accept the offers.
A potential employer should not see your despair even if you feel desperate. Definitely do not mention that you need the job. Maintain maximum professionalism. You should not mention that you are free all week. When they ask if you can come for an interview on a certain day, first take a look in you diary.
Consider broadening the geographic area in which you are looking. The demand for top managers at a regional level may be very limited. Also think about other jobs you could apply for, even if you did not previously consider them as an option.
If you have been looking for a job for a long time, be aware that your potential employers will ask why. They will be interested in the circumstances of your departure from your previous position and you should be able to answer and maintain your credibility. Avoid any expressions of anger and negativity. Your answer should show that you are a capable leader with a high level of experience.
Do not wait until you are offered a perfect opportunity. Do not forget that there are no perfect jobs. Even a not-so-ideal job offer can be a good new beginning.
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Article source Forbes.com - prestigious American business magazine and website