Clicks, Tricks, & Golden Handcuffs

If you are at a crossroads in your technology career and struggle with how to prepare for your next big-impact role, you have arrived at the right place.

By reading Clicks, Tricks, & Golden Handcuffs, you will gain insight on how to become an online click magnet for executive recruiters. Plus, you will learn the strategic tricks for making your job search journey a success.

Clicks, Tricks, & Golden Handcuffs is an anthology of more than 80 LinkedIn articles and blogs that have reached an executive audience of more than 20,000. The foundation is based upon in-depth research, the author's executive experience, and her consulting with hundreds of tech clients. The book is a 5-point roadmap.

1. Career Path: develop your vision, confront indecision, evaluate corporate versus startup roles, and consider remote positions

2. C-Suite Advice: think like a CEO, benefit from mentor and coach collaborations, invest in your continuing education, and join boards

3. Personal Brand: harness your superpower, identify your top skills, create an elevator speech, embrace social media, and address diversity and inclusion

4. Job Search Tools: investigate the best practices for executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviews, and compensation

5. Strategy Implementation: create a project plan, take a potential sabbatical, focus on job search execution, and make yourself a priority

If you are interested in securing your pair of golden handcuffs-an equity position-at a technology company, start your journey now

Monique Montanino wore her golden handcuffs for 18 years, allowing her to retire early as a Fortune 500 sales executive. As the founder of Resum Tech Guru, she offers executive career advice at www.resumetech.guru.