Despite getting executive-level (VP, CEO) referrals with companies like Salesforce, VMware, ON24, Splunk and countless others, I either don't get an interview or they ultimately pass. In some cases, the positions I applied for have been open for 5+ months and the hiring managers have publicly went on social media (FB, LI, TW) desperately looking for candidates to fill.their openings, yet behind closed doors they complain that they can't find anyone decent. I ask for feedback and am told that they really liked me / my background but they would rather wait to hire from their competitors or would rather start the process again. Losing faith very quickly. Thoughts?
What's your work exp and edu background?
BSC from local school and tons of UC extension classes. Am 46 - might be too late for MBA or graduate degree. 25 years overall. 20 years in marketing, mostly product marketing with one head of marketing role and a few positions at two snall companies that have zero name recognition. Currently doing freelance for a rapidly growing BI company, but there are no FT positions that match what I am looking for. Really don't want to have another "manager" title, but might be forced to do take one if things don't improve.
if your past companies are little known, you will have to take a title decrease at a bigger company.
i am talking about the last one or 2. i worked at well known companies otherwise
in what capacity? individual contributor?
tbh, you don't seem very confident at first glance. part of a director role imo is acting like you got this, even if you're stretching the truth a little.
Not true. I have gone in confidently. any other suggestions?
I'm just making an observation. maybe you just thought you were, maybe you were, but everyone can always improve their confidence level. Maybe you should focus on how to quickly build rapport instead, as that makes or breaks if people have confidence in you as a person