Why You’re Not Getting Interviews: The Real Numbers Behind Job Search in 2026
You are not imagining it. The job search is broken. I hear some version of this on almost every consultation I take: “Steven, I’ve sent over 100 applications. I’m qualified. I’m not even getting rejection emails. What is going on?” Here is what is going on. The average job seeker needs 100 to 200+ applications […]
AI-Proof Jobs: The Careers That Will Thrive, the Skills That Matter, and How to Position Yourself in 2026
I get some version of this question every single day. On consultations. In emails. On LinkedIn DMs at 11 PM. Professionals with strong resumes and solid track records asking me the same thing: “Steven, is AI going to take my job?” After 20+ years in recruiting and career strategy, here is the honest answer I […]
How to Job Search While Employed: The Complete 2026 Playbook
You want out. But you still need the paycheck, the health insurance, and your professional reputation intact. Searching for a job while employed is the most common , and most complicated job search scenario there is. Done right, you land your next role from a position of strength. Done carelessly, you risk the job you […]
The Best Executive Job Boards of 2026: Expert Reviews & Insider Tips for Career Success 🚀
Your Personal Roadmap to Senior Level Success As a seasoned executive recruiter with over 20 years of guiding leaders through complex career transitions, I know firsthand that the executive job market isn’t just competitive, it’s uniquely nuanced. Successful executives don’t just look for jobs, they strategically position themselves where the right opportunities can find them. […]
Your ATS Score Doesn’t Matter, Here’s What Matters Instead
If you’ve ever typed “ATS score” into Google at 1:00 a.m. after another rejection email, you’re not alone. I get asked about ATS scores constantly at Career Agents, especially by high performers who are doing everything right, applying to roles they can do in their sleep, and still not getting interviews. So let’s clear this […]
Career Transition and Outplacement Services
Most people first hear the word “outplacement” at the worst possible moment: right after they have been told their role is ending. If you are the professional in transition, you are usually in shock, trying to stay composed, and you are handed a brochure that sounds helpful but vague. If you are the employer or […]
Does Networking Really Work to Get a Job? Here’s What Actually Gets You Hired
I’m going to say the quiet part out loud. Networking can help. But networking is not the job search. A disciplined process is the job search. When clients come to Career Agents and ask, “Should I focus on networking,” my answer is always the same: yes, but only as a supporting channel. The real success […]
What Are Good Questions to Ask Future Employers?
If you want my honest recruiter answer, the “best” questions are not the clever ones. They are the questions that surface the truth. Most candidates treat the end of an interview like a formality, then they accept a job based on vibes, a title, and a salary number. That is how people land in roles […]
Interview Preparation for People Who Freeze: A Recruiter’s System to Answer Questions Without Making Things Up
Let me tell you something I wish more candidates knew. Most interviewers are not grading you on improvisation. They are grading you on evidence. But interviews often feel like live theatre, especially if your brain does not love instant recall, fast storytelling, or talking while thinking. If that’s you, you do not need to “get […]
How to Answer “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?” in an Interview: Recruiter Tested Templates for New Grads, Mid Career Pros, and Executives
Let’s talk about this like I would if you were sitting across from me in a recruiter screen. I have asked this question as a recruiter, and I’ve coached candidates through it as a reverse recruiter (meaning I’m on your side, shaping the story, anticipating the scoring, and protecting you from avoidable red flags). This […]