How do senior leaders/ executives manage their career and find the next opportunity?

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I’m actively seeking roles and have been interviewing with many companies since August. I’ve turned down a few and still working some leads. Looking to see what is out there and how I can further my skills and knowledge. With the pandemic and WFH the opportunities are greater if I’m willing to WFH permanently. I’m a woman in agencies and it’s not a kind world as we age. I need to advance and open my skill set to be relevant and in demand.

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So far I’ve taken opportunities as they come. Hear out opportunities that come my way through my network or LinkedIn and if they are interesting, I pursue.

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That has been my approach as well but wanted to see how others are actively managing their career and learn from their experience.

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