ByCaroline Ceniza-Levine,
Senior Contributor.
I am having a hard time landing leadership, executive roles. My resume gets me the interview but I never get the job. I have heard comments such as: "I’m looking for a strong leader for the times and days when I am not present" OR they will offer me more pay for the same position I’m already working in. Whenever I ask for feedback after the rejection, they always tell me that they like my personality and my resume is impressive, but have decided to move forward with someone else. I am wondering if I'm lacking an executive presence and need to practice interviewing more and take leadership courses? If so, what are your thoughts? Your advice is much appreciated. – Customer Care Strategist
Going from resume to interview is a positive sign that your background is desirable. Getting offers for more pay is a positive sign that you are interviewing well enough to convince employers to want you around. If you don’t already have a middle management or executive title at your current employer, expecting your next employer to give you one is a stretch. Companies typically hire people into roles they have done before (i.e., a similar level of responsibility).
