Don’t Do A Job Search. Do THIS Instead.

Ask yourself this question:

Do I really WANT to do a job search?

Does anyone really WANT to do a job search for that matter?

However, sometimes it’s needed, right?

What if you rebranded the name of this project

To a something that describes what you truly want.

It’s Your Strategic Selection Project.

If you’re a sales or marketing leader in transition,

the truth is you’re not on the market.

You’re in evaluation mode.

What you want next isn’t just a role.

It’s resonance. It’s alignment. It’s the impact you need to make.

Over 5,500 of you are subscribed to this newsletter.

THE one through-line in what you’ve been responding to

over the past two weeks is this:

You’re done with default career moves.

You’re ready for deliberate ones.

You’re ready to design your next moves.

So here’s a recap of the top 5 posts that struck a chord:

1. The Employer Reference Check Most Leaders Forget Last week’s poll showed an even split between checking with former employees and asking your network. Fewer than 10% said they rely solely on intuition.

That’s really interesting.

As I shared in the post:

“You’re not just accepting a title. You’re aligning with a vision.” The best leaders don’t just ask for a seat at the table. They make sure it’s a table worth sitting at.

🟣If you missed the post (or the poll), check it out here.

2. Smart Executives Vet Like Investors In this video short, I shared how strategic leaders don’t job search. They evaluate.

Using AI. Trusting intuition. Checking references. Not scrambling. Strategizing.

🟣Watch the 2-minute clip here to see what that looks like in practice.

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3. This Isn’t a Punishment. It’s Preparation. Too many brilliant leaders (this means you) treat this challenging job market like a setback.

But the truth?

“You’re not stuck. You’re being shaped.”

The stress, the ghosting, the in-between moments; they’re not walls. They’re the refining fire for your next level of clarity and confidence.

🟣 If you need that reminder today, this post is for you.

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4. This Week’s Poll: What Resume Strategy Actually Works? Some lead with metrics. Others with narrative. Some try to blend both. But which approach is actually converting?

Many of you told me last week that resumes aren’t dead, but they can absolutely kill your chances if misaligned.

🟣 Cast your vote here and share what’s worked best (or hasn’t).

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5. The Most Overlooked Executive Advantage If you’re not getting inbound interest from recruiters or hiring managers, it’s not about your resume.

It’s about your searchability.

In this week’s Monday post, I shared what makes top-tier executives visible, to the right people, at the right time, for the right roles.

🟣And this Friday, I’ll go deeper in a 20-minute executive briefing: “Have Your Next Role Find You.”

If You’re Exploring What’s Next But Don’t Want to Look Like You’re Looking…

Join me Friday for this live strategy session. You’ll learn:

• The first action to make before touching your resume or LinkedIn • How to position yourself as a strategic brand, not an applicant • Visibility tactics that protect your current role • One advanced positioning play to implement immediately

You don’t need another job. You need your next role to be aligned with who you are. Let’s make sure they find you.

👉 Register here for Friday’s LinkedIn Live: https://www.linkedin.com/events/haveyournextrolefindyou7388641920383803392/theater/

This isn’t about waiting to be found. It’s about choosing what works for you.

Let’s make your next move your best one.

🟣Christine

The Clarity Catalyst for High-Impact Leaders in Transition