I was coaching a private client this week and used the following analogy to explain the different ways it’s possible to approach the executive job market to find a new position.

Being in the market for a new executive position is in many respects similar to shopping. In the retail environment we’re on the lookout for what we want and the search takes place in both the physical and online world. For some, shopping is an enjoyable experience, but for many it’s something they’d rather avoid, esp...