What is September Surge?

Companies have had hiring surges in September through early November for decades. However, only recently has this phenomenon become to be known as the “September Surge”. This hiring occurs at all levels, from the C-suite to temporary customer service representatives.

Now is a good time to start your search, Whether you had stopped looking or just thinking about a new position, it’s the best time of year to look for a new position. Endeavor Agency’s data shows that the September Surge period is our busiest time of year for our clients getting hired.

SEPTEMBER SURGE JOB SEARCH TIPS:

Start Before September

Use the month of August to get ready. If you wait until after Labor Day, you’re already behind others in the executive job search process.

Networking

Building and maintaining a strong professional network is crucial for executive job seekers. Attend industry and non-industry events, join online forums, and connect with peers and colleagues.

Update Your LinkedIn Profile and Resume

Ensure that your LinkedIn profile and resume are current and showcases your skills, achievements, and career progression. Use keywords relevant to your industry.

Cover Letter

Tailor your cover letter to each job application. Highlight your relevant accomplishments and skills. Demonstrate how you can provide value to the potential employer.

Stay Informed

Keep up with industry trends and news. Knowledge of current events and industry-specific developments can be valuable in job interviews.

Online Job Boards

Use online job boards and professional networking sites to search for executive-level positions.

Develop a Personal Brand

Establish yourself as a thought leader in your area of expertise by sharing your thoughts through blogs, articles, or speaking engagements.

Prepare for Interviews

Brush up on your interview skills. Practice answering common executive-level interview questions and be ready to discuss your achievements and leadership style.

Consider Consultation or Interim Roles

If you’re having difficulty finding a permanent executive-level position, consider interim or consulting roles to maintain your skills and stay active in your industry.

Be Patient and Persistent

The executive job search process can take time. Be patient and stay persistent in your efforts. Keep refining your approach based on feedback from interviews (if possible to obtain) and results.

SEPTEMBER SURGE ADVANTAGE

An additional tip to win the leadership job you want is to partner with an executive career coaching and counseling organization like Endeavor Agency. Our expertise, resources, and people have helped executive job searchers secure interviews and land jobs for over 13 years. We are not a recruiting firm. Instead, we help individual executive job seekers become better applicants and leaders through proactive interview training, career coaching, and being there for our clients through their entire job search journey. Our career counselors go into much further detail into each tip above, as well as additional information to give our clients the inside track in their job search process.

Explore our website to discover how Endeavor can be your career advantage when competing against other highly qualified executive job seekers. Then, reach out to us to begin your executive job search journey.