Phyl Terry

Guest: Phyl Terry - Author of "Never Search Alone." Phyl was on the founding team of the first company Amazon acquired and was CEO of Creative Good, consulting for companies like Apple and Microsoft. Key Takeaways: Candidate Market Fit: Focus on a narrow, specific job target similar to product market fit. This helps in standing out and being memorable to potential employers. Job Search Councils: Join or form a support group of job seekers to share experiences, provide accountability, and reduce anxiety during the job search process. Listening Tour: Conduct informational interviews to gather market insights and refine your job search strategy, focusing on what the market needs and your fit. Play to Win: Approach interviews and negotiations with a proactive mindset. Develop a job mission with OKRs to demonstrate initiative and align expectations. Ask for Help: Learn to ask for help effectively. It's a sign of strength and can lead to valuable insights and opportunities. Topics Covered: Job search strategy, candidate market fit, job search councils, negotiation tactics, asking for help, emotional management during job search, career transitions.