Retail Exec Lands ‘Dream Job’ with Current Employer
“Working with Navigate Forward was truly transformational.” That’s how a retail executive described her recent engagement. We helped her identify a new career path and thrive in a competitive interview process.
Skeptical Biotech CEO Finds Outplacement ‘Incredibly Valuable’
“I found the whole journey with Navigate Forward incredibly valuable.” That’s how a biotech CEO described his recent engagement with Navigate Forward. Working with us, he not only realized the perfect CEO position, but also structured the engagement with room for complementary board of director work.
Best Practices for Executive LinkedIn Profiles
A strong LinkedIn profile is a must-have tool for senior leaders. Yet executives often hesitate to leverage LinkedIn beyond the basics, resulting in overlooked opportunities for professional networking, relationship building, personal branding and career advancement.
Three Ways for Executives to Leverage LinkedIn
More than 700 million professionals use LinkedIn for networking, learning, collaboration and career advancement. Senior leaders, however, often assume the platform applies more to their direct reports than to their own needs or interests. It’s a common misconception…
12 Ways to Energize Your Executive Job Search
Landing a new opportunity takes time, clarity and dedicated effort. See what top recruiters recommend to stay motivated and keep your executive job search on track.
Exec Search Firms: Hiring Continues for Senior Positions
With U.S. unemployment at record levels, we reached out to our network to better understand the current job market for C-suite, president, vice president and other senior roles. Six Minneapolis-based executive recruiters and outplacement professionals shared their views on what has changed—and what remains constant—in the hiring process for senior leaders.
Podcast: Anne Sample Speaks on Executive Hiring Trends
This month’s podcast by the Economic Club of Minnesota features Anne Sample, CEO of Navigate Forward, as interviewed by Kate Reschenberg. Listen here for Anne’s perspective on current trends in executive hiring.
Seven Reasons to Choose Navigate Forward for Executive Transition Services
Strong outplacement services are critical to a company’s culture and employment brand. Navigate Forward helps executives move through transition with dignity, optimism and support—ultimately finding meaningful and rewarding work.
Senior Leaders: Now is the Time for Networking
Last year, 84 percent of our executive clients found their next job through networking. There’s simply no substitute for the power of these one-to-one conversations.