Next Step Career Corner

Ep 14: How Leaders Get Hired Now: Stand Out in a Complex Job Market

Episode Summary

Leaders aren’t hired for tasks, they’re hired for outcomes. In this solo episode, career coach Stephanie Renk shares how to stand out right now, in a market with slower hiring, more selective searches, and a premium on measurable results.

Episode Notes

You’ll get a quick read on the current landscape (unemployment at ~4.2%, smaller payroll gains, job openings near 7.4M, and hiring down in LinkedIn’s real-time data), then learn how to position your leadership brand, quantify your impact, and navigate the hidden job market with intention. 

You’ll leave with specific plays to: 
- Upgrade your executive résumé and LinkedIn profile 
- Communicate business outcomes without sounding like a job description 
- Work the hidden market through warm introductions, boards, and sponsors 
- Lead your search with clarity, confidence, and credibility 

If you’re ready to elevate your visibility, own your voice, and position yourself as the leader you already are, this episode gives you the moves—and the mindset—to compete and win now. 

Contact Details 
Stephanie Renk, MBA, CPCC, CERW 
Website: www.nextstepcareerservices.com 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-renk 

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