If you haven’t heard yet, unemployment rate dropped to 5.5%. The economy added 35,200 new jobs and the future looks a lot more positive than a year ago. So, how are senior executives going to behave this year? Will they seek new jobs?  How will a stronger economy affect their behaviour?

A recent global poll conducted by Bluesteps found 70% of executives are willing to relocate overseas to pursue new career opportunities. With that many willing to move, it is unlikely the health of the economy is the main factor that triggers a job search. What other factors drive a senior executive to jump ship?

In Nov-Dec we conducted the Executive Monitor survey to understand more about the job searching behaviour of executives in Australia. 1500 participated in the survey, offering us interesting clues and insights into their behaviour and expectations.

Sixfigures is organising a breakfast event (on 23 Feb) to launch the report, where I will be presenting the findings of the survey. Do join us.

CareerBuilder produced this e-book. It accomplished three things:

• It’s topical and useful. Even in the age of Google, good search technique is important.
• It’s a case of being generous; a genuine attempt to help. It’s good strategy.
• It’s smart marketing. No hard sell; registration not required. Easily spread.

The point is, it’s always better to give something of value before you can ask anything in return.