Stop Playing Defense in Your Job Search: Position Yourself as the Strategic Hire

You can’t win a game by just playing defense.

Unfortunately, many accomplished professionals unintentionally approach their job search exactly that way.

• They spend a lot of time and energy worrying about how they will explain gaps in their background or address perceived weaknesses. 
• Their resume and LinkedIn profile list everything but the kitchen sink, instead of a focused presentation of the most critical elements.
• They avoid contacting their most valuable connections until they “are ready”.
• Networking conversations become cautious.
• Interviews become a series of answers to anticipated objections.

The most successful candidates approach the process very differently.

• They focus their attention and messaging on what they excel at, and don’t let potential perceived flaws distract them. 
• They come into every interaction with supreme confidence in what they bring to the table.
• They aren’t afraid to deeply explore an interviewer’s challenges, and then make a clear case for why they are the right person to solve them.

In this session, Job Search Strategist John Hadley will show how senior professionals can shift from defending their candidacy to positioning themselves as a strategic hire. From how you frame your resume and LinkedIn profile, to how you guide networking conversations, to how you present your value in interviews and other settings, you’ll learn how to move the conversation from “Do you qualify?” to “How can we bring you on board?”

If your job search feels like you’re constantly responding to someone else’s agenda, this workshop will show you how to take control of the narrative — and present yourself as the solution organizations are looking for.

About Our Speaker

John Hadley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwesthadley/) is a Job Search Strategist who helps experienced professionals access the “hidden” job market by clearly articulating their value and increasing their visibility with decision-makers—whether they’re in an active search or positioning for their next move up the career ladder.

After graduating from Stanford University, John spent 25 years in the financial services industry, holding roles from Product Manager to Chief Actuary. He later built a successful consulting practice before shifting his focus two decades ago to career search and professional positioning, helping hundreds of clients land the job and pay they deserve.

John is a popular speaker and author on job search, career strategy, and self-marketing. He publishes a free monthly Career Tips newsletter with more than 9,000 subscribers and curates a wide range of career resources at www.JHACareers.com.  

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