Another way to boost your exposure to recruiters is to get involved in a professional group's management team or local chapter, says Wendy Alfus-Rothman, an executive career coach in New York.

WSJ: If You Want to Stand Out, Join the Crowd

"Cipriani is a highly professional person and someone England should be building their team around, " said the 2003 World Cup-winning coach.

BBC: Woodward slams Cipriani decision