No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio Stop Applying, Start Planting: The Executive Job Paradox
Oct 29, 2025
Frustrated with the traditional job application process? Discover why senior executives find it ineffective and how shifting your mindset from applicant to connector can transform your job search. Learn the art of making warm introductions to build your reputational capital, with a straightforward four-step process to follow. Jeff emphasizes that generous networking can yield significant returns and open doors to opportunities that traditional resumes can't. A single well-placed introduction may be all it takes to launch your next career move!
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The C-Suite Job Paradox
- Executive job searches don't work like early-career hunts because senior roles rarely appear on job boards.
- High-level opportunities are built through conversations, relationships, and reputation rather than applications.
Shift From Applying To Planting
- Stop applying and shift your mindset from reactive applicant to proactive connector.
- Move from taking to giving by creating opportunities instead of looking for existing ones.
Make Warm Introductions Currency
- Treat warm introductions as your new currency and make thoughtful connections proactively.
- Give introductions without expecting returns to build long-term reputational capital.