The document provides an analysis of executive employment trends in Q1 2018 based on a survey of executives who used BPI group's career transition services between Q3 2016 and Q4 2017. Key findings include: - Executives found new jobs in an average of 4.9 months, faster than the national average of 5.8 months. - Those with higher base salaries over $250,000 took slightly longer, around 5.3 months, to find new jobs. - The majority (47%) of executives surveyed were between 51-60 years old and found new jobs fastest at 4.4 months.

1. Executive Employment
Trends Report
Q1 2018
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2. BPI group’s Executive Employment Trends Report offers visibility into the
current executive job market. We are committed to quality and results in
our career transition programs, and believe that keeping a careful eye on
trends in the market is an important way to ensure that we meet the
needs of our career transition clients. The findings of this report are
based on a survey of our executive clients who began their job search
from Q3 2016 through Q4 2017.
The Executive Employment Trends Report includes analysis of the
following executive employment trends:
– Average length of the executive job search
– How the length of the job search is impacted by various factors,
including:
• Base Salary Level
• Education Level
• Age
We look forward to continuing to share the latest trends in executive
employment. If you would like to learn more about our approach to
executive career transition, please connect with us at info@bpi-group.us.
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Executive Employment Trends Report Q1 2018

3. Executive Hiring Benefiting from Strong Economy
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At the end of last year, executive hiring was poised for a strong start in 2018 with predictions for continued low
unemployment and an overall projection of 20.5 million new jobs by 2020.* Economic indicators remain strong as the
new year unfolds, with particular growth expected in healthcare, technology, green energy, and construction.**
Interestingly, we are seeing growth in strategic management, HR, and manufacturing jobs compared to last year.
The labor pool continues to skew older, with a multi-generational workforce now the norm in most organizations.
Overall, the demand for skilled workers continues unabated.
BPI group’s Executive Advisory Services clients landed new roles in an average of only 4.9 months in Q4—significantly
faster than the national average executive job search length of 5.8 months. We also noticed that senior executive
salaries are trending lower, with a 14% decrease in those earning $150,000 and up, compared to the same period a
year ago. However, a full 72% reported landing salaries that were equal to or better than their previous position. Our
executive clients with a base salary greater than $250k landed new roles in an average of just 5.3 months this
quarter—reflecting continued strong demand for senior executive talent. As the war for talent persists, our executive
clients work with us to explore their options, determine the right next step, and land with a competitive
compensation package and solid prospects for long-term success.
Steve Spires
Managing Director, Career Services
BPI group
Many of our executive clients choose to start their own businesses (16% this past
quarter), reflecting their confidence in the economy and their ability to translate their
experience and expertise into a new venture. We continually see a greater number of
older executives exploring nontraditional roles or transitioning to nonprofit, board, or
part-time work. BPI group’s Career Transition consultants are highly experienced at
helping our clients navigate these decisions and advance confidently to the next phase
of their careers and lives.
Executive Employment Trends Report Q1 2018
*https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2017/11/01/10-workplace-trends-youll-see-in-2018/#581e34a34bf2
**https://www.inc.com/adam-heitzman/8-innovative-industries-that-will-really-boom-in-2018.html

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About Our Executive Advisory Services Clients
About the executives:
This report is based on survey responses from a
sample of BPI group’s Executive Advisory
Services clients, representing 63% men and 37%
women.
It’s interesting to note a 9% increase in
business/strategic management roles over the
same period last year, and a 6% increase in both
manufacturing and HR roles.
All executives surveyed began and completed
their transition with BPI group between Q3 2016
and Q4 2017.
Executive respondents represent a
diverse array of occupations:
Accounting/Finance/Insurance 10%
Biotech/R&D/Science 3%
Business/Strategic Management 28%
Education/Training 1%
Human Resources 9%
IT/Software Development 2%
Legal 1%
Manufacturing/Production/Operations 19%
Marketing/Product 6%
Medical/Health 8%
Quality Assurance/Safety 2%
Sales/Retail/Business Development 11%
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Executive Advisory Services Program Outcome
84% of our executive
clients chose to seek a new
job within an organization,
and 16% decided to launch
their own businesses.
Executive Employment Trends Report Q1 2018
84%
16%
Executive Career Transition
Program Outcome
Landed new employment
Started new business

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Length of Job Search
Executives spent an average of 4.9 months in the job search. This was significantly less time than
the national average of 5.8 months for those in executive roles, and 5.4 months for the general
U.S. workforce, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in December.
Salary at the new job:
• 52% rated the compensation at their new job
as better than that of their previous job
• 20% rated the compensation at their new job
as the same as that of their previous job
• 28% rated the compensation at their new job
as less than that of their previous job
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Table A-12. Unemployed persons by duration of unemployment” http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t12.htm and
“Table A-37. Unemployed persons by occupation, industry, and duration of unemployment.” http://www.bls.gov/web/empsit/cpseea37.htm
Executive Employment Trends Report Q1 2018
63%
16%
14%
7%
How Executives Found Their New Job
Networking
Other
Search Firm
Internet

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Executive Employment Trends Report Q1 2018
Base Salary
Key Takeaway: This quarter we noticed that the higher the base salary , the longer it took our executives to land a new
position – but with an average difference of less than one month. We also noticed that senior executive salaries in general
are trending lower, with a 14% decrease in those earning $150,000 and up, compared to the same period a year ago.
21%
58%
21%
Survey Sample:
Base Salary Range
$75,000 -
$150,000
$150,000 -
$250,000
$250,000+
(2017: 8%)
(2017: 80%)
1
2
3
4
5
6
$75,000 - $150,000 $150,000 - $250,000 $250,000+
Months
Average Time to New Job
by Base Salary Range
(2017:12%)

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Executive Employment Trends Report Q1 2018
Education Level
Key Takeaway: 5% of executives surveyed this quarter held a Ph.D. and landed in an average of 6.5 months
which made them the slowest group to land. The vast majority – 93% of our executives - held a Bachelor’s or a
Master’s degree and landed in an average of 5 months.
2%
37%
56%
5%
Survey Sample:
Education Level
Some College
Bachelor's
Master's
Ph.D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Some College Bachelor's Master's Ph.D
Average Time to New Job
by Education Level

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Executive Employment Trends Report Q1 2018
Age Group
Key Takeaways: Those in the 51-60 age group, representing almost the majority of the cohort (47%), landed in
an average of 4.4 months. This was almost the fastest landing rate after the 1% of our cohort of the 61+ age
group that landed in an average of 2.8 months.
14%
38%
47%
1%
Survey Sample:
Age Range
31-40
41-50
51-60
61+
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2
3
4
5
6
31-40 41-50 51-60 61+
Months
Average Time to New Job
by Age Range

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About Executive Advisory Services
Executive Employment Trends Report Q1 2018
Interested in learning more? Connect with us at +1.800.323.0206.
BPI group offers a local boutique touch with a global network of resources to
ensure long-term career success for our Executive Advisory Services clients. In
addition to job search coaching, clients may also choose to focus on
entrepreneurial ventures, prepare for retirement, or pursue other work
alternatives. Each client works with a personal career coach to develop a
customized transition plan helping them to:
Focus – Clarify long-term dreams and goals by identifying the executive’s
personal brand and developing a plan to take it to market.
Learn – Guide the executive to become his/her own best coach by
exploring opportunities for personal and professional development to
improve and hone his/her marketability.
Search – Find the next opportunity that’s right for the executive’s career
path by tapping into our seasoned advice and customized content.
Connect – Take advantage of BPI group’s hands-on, interactive tools to
make connections through social media and face-to-face networking
opportunities.
Succeed – Once the executive lands, his/her expert career consultant will
help with the transition and build a plan for long-term success.

11. About BPI group
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