Job searches at upper executive level happen as much, or more often, by choice than by buyout, mergers, or as a result of downsizing.
Senior executives thrive on challenges and want to love their work.
When the challenge fades or the love turns tepid, it may be time to move on to a more fulfilling position. Even when the hunt for a new post is necessitated by a job cut, experts say this should be a positive experience, a time to campaign for the job you've always wanted. We tell our clients this is the opportunity to look at where they want to go with the rest of their career and life. Experts say executives, on average, change jobs every four years. Principal engineer Walter Kelt has changed his job five times in the last 13 years.