Executives in transition: Why professional job search advice is crucial now

Germany, January 2026 - In recent months, the number of layoffs due to restructuring and technological change in large companies has increased significantly. Managers from traditional sectors such as automotive, mechanical engineering, and chemicals, which are under severe pressure from digital transformations and geopolitical uncertainties, are particularly affected.
According to the "PwC Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025," competition for skilled workers has increased dramatically in many Western industrialized nations. As a result, more and more managers are actively considering changing jobs in order to secure their careers and find new opportunities.

The labor market in 2026: Increasing layoffs and intense competition The German labor market is characterized by higher layoff rates and a growing number of managers who need to look for new career opportunities. The IAB study 2025 shows that the number of layoffs has increased, particularly in executive positions and middle management. The demands on executives are more complex than ever before, as digital transformation and rising costs are forcing companies to redesign their management structures (IAB, 2025).

Coaching as the key to successful positioning

"Many of our clients are aware of their professional qualifications--the challenge today is often more about presenting themselves in a new light and positioning themselves strategically," says Jessica Wahl, renowned application coach and career advisor. "In a job application process where candidates compete on highly fragmented channels, professional preparation often makes the difference between a rejection and an invitation to an interview." Wahl has been working with executives and senior managers for years and emphasizes: "Those who have not planned their departure voluntarily benefit enormously from communicating their story clearly and credibly."

Coaching helps maximize career opportunities

In a job market where executives compete for the same position, strategic positioning is crucial. The LinkedIn Global Talent Trends Report 2025 shows that professional coaching can make the decisive difference when it comes to standing out from the competition and receiving attractive offers (LinkedIn, 2025).

Conclusion: Coaching as a success factor in the application process

Against this backdrop, individual application and career coaching is becoming increasingly relevant. It not only helps to optimize traditional application documents, but also to realign one's professional identity and make it visible in a competitive environment.

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https://www.jessicawahl.de

The Institute for Personal Performance Coaching has been supporting specialists, managers, and personalities in challenging professional contexts for 20 years. Jessica Wahl, Senior Performance Coach, breathing, voice, and speech therapist, and J?rg Tewes, Senior Performance Coach, certified actor, are internationally renowned as leading experts in rhetoric, communication, and career coaching.

The coaching takes place in a unique setting in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg: The institute is located in a beautiful church that offers an atmosphere of calm, concentration, and clarity - a conscious counterpoint to the pulsating dynamics of the big city.

The coaching approach focuses on attitude, presence, and sustainable performance - all under real conditions and with a clear goal: to empower people not only professionally but also personally. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of soft skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to present oneself authentically. This ensures that clients are optimally prepared for the complex demands of the modern working world, which require both technical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills. https://www.jessicawahl.de/en/coaching/applications-coaching

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