Positioning yourself for senior and executive roles

At senior levels, employers look for scope: the size of the teams, budgets and decisions you were accountable for. State these early and accurately.

Show judgement through a few well-chosen examples of difficult trade-offs, how you decided, and what you learned. Describe how you build and lead teams, not only what you delivered personally.

Keep your public profile consistent with your resume. Senior vacancies are often filled through networks, so be clear with trusted contacts about the kind of role you want, while respecting your current employer's confidentiality.

General guidance only. It is not advice tailored to your situation and does not guarantee any outcome.

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