How Long Will You Be In Career Transition

How Long Will You Be In Career Transition Are you currently in career transition and seeking an executive level position? If so, you have likely estimated the length of time you are expecting it will take to secure a new position and have set your goals accordingly. How have you determined this time frame? Although cited as a myth by some career professionals there are those who believe an approximate time frame can be established byallocating one month for every $10,000 in earnings. With little relevance it is surprising that it may be more accurate than you would think. The following represents9 professionals from an independent networking group and how long they were in career transition. Number of monthsspent in career transitiontosecure the positions as noted: 10 months Manager Sales Support 9 months Professional Services 18 months Regional IT Manager 10 months Manager, Finance and Operations 6 months Project Manager 8 months undisclosed 13 months Marketing Director, Telecommunications 11 months Country Sales Manager, Canada 15 months Manager Sales Support Marketing All of these professionals fully expected to land their new positions within a much shorter time frame.Positive thinking is key to a successful job search but accepting the reality that a career transition could take a number of months and not weeks willallow you to fully prepare yourself,your family and your financial affairs enabling you tobe fully engaged in a successful search. False hopes could lead to discouragement and disappointment negatively impacting your determination, confidence and productivity at this critical time. No one can say for sure how long anyone willspend in career transition but securing the services of an Executive Career Management Professionalwill provide you with the opportunity tosecureyour next position within a shorter time frame. Consider the ROI in reducing your job search by one month or two or even three! Contact Elite Resumes to speak with Martin Buckland,to discuss the executive careermanagement services available that will best assist you in your job search.