Launching an Effective Job Search in 2026: A Guide for Account Executives, Partnership Managers, Customer Success Leaders, and Revenue Professionals
The sales and partnerships job market has changed dramatically over the past few years. Companies are still hiring, but they’re hiring differently. Instead of rapidly expanding commercial teams, many organizations are adding headcount selectively. They’re looking for professionals who can generate revenue, retain customers, expand strategic accounts, and quickly demonstrate business impact. CEO confidence has […]
How Can You Get a Job Interview when 600 People Have Already Applied?
He applied within 48 hours of the job posting. He never heard back. A week later, he saw the role reposted with “We are no longer accepting applications” quietly added to the bottom. Curious and understandably annoyed, he reached out to a recruiter he knew. The recruiter’s response? “We had over 300 applicants in the […]
Is Getting a Job Taking You Far Longer Than Expected?
Don’t beat yourself up if the job search feels endless. It’s not you. Stark job-search numbers were released by Huntr last week in its Annual Job Search Trends Report. Here’s an overview, based on data from 1.6M+ applications, 1M+ job postings, ~250K resumes, and a survey of 1K+ respondents: Other Trends of Interest: Folks, this is NOT […]
What Job Seekers Can Learn from Financial Planners
Financial planners help people make smart, long-term decisions with limited resources. Sound familiar? That’s exactly what a job search is. Here’s how to apply their mindset to your career journey: 📊 Audit Your AssetsLike a financial planner reviews income, you need to assess your strengths. What skills, experiences, and connections can you leverage right now? […]
When Your Internship Search Feels Like Mt. Everest: How to Stay Motivated (Post 9 of 10 in my Student Series)
*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why Job Searching Can Feel Overwhelming You start your internship search feeling optimistic. You polish […]
The Pizza Rule: How to Make Your Resume Irresistible to Robots AND Humans (Post 1 of 10 for Students!)
*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why Your Resume is Like Pizza 🍕 Imagine walking into a pizza shop where three […]
Job Search 2024: Struggling? You’re Not Alone.
If you’re feeling worn out by your job search, you’re not alone. A recent WSJ article by Ann-Marie Alcántara highlights a new LinkedIn trend where job seekers use the hashtag #Desperate and a pink banner on their profiles to express their frustration. People are more open than ever about their job struggles, a reminder that […]
Don’t Downgrade: It Takes Just as Long to get the Right Job as it does to get the Wrong Job
When it comes to job searching, it’s essential to recognize that it takes just as long to land the wrong job as it does to find the right one. Job seekers often rush into opportunities that aren’t the best fit out of frustration or fear, thinking that any job is better than none. But this […]
How To Get a Job in a Lay-Off Market
Gary* was a top-selling Account Executive at a leading technology company, rising to #1 in his region through a record-breaking sale. He was walking on clouds until the ground dropped out from under him. He got laid off. This abrupt and unexpected change took its toll on him emotionally, but being a fighter, Gary quickly […]
Two “Out of the Box” Communication Strategies to Get a Job
I met with a client the other day who was feeling down on his luck. He was a successful entrepreneur, but he was hitting a wall in trying to re-enter the workforce (even with the awesome resume we crafted together). He said he was hearing crickets after applying for roles that seemed like the perfect […]