Candidate-Market Fit: How to Find a Job You Love in an Unforgiving Job Market | Phyl Terry

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In a rapidly evolving job market shaped by post-pandemic shifts, AI advancements, and the rise of remote work, competition for good jobs is fiercer than ever. Standing out and strategically positioning yourself is no longer optional – it’s essential.
For over 25 years, Phyl Terry has been helping people build exceptional companies and careers. As the founder and CEO of Collaborative Gain, a consultancy that fosters knowledge-sharing among senior executives, Phyl leverages his experience coaching leaders at top firms to guide individuals in navigating today’s complex job market. His approach centers on applying product management principles to build intentional, sustainable career paths.
Topics Include:
- Applying product management to job searching
- The importance of candidate market fit
- How to conduct a listening tour for feedback
- Building a support network with job search councils
- Emotional challenges of the job search process
- Strategies for negotiating job offers
- Understanding psychological safety in job hunting
- Avoiding "rebound jobs" and finding the right role
- Phyl's experiences coaching senior executives at Google and Amazon
- The impact of gratitude and vulnerability on the job search
- And other topics...
Phyl Terry is the founder and CEO of Collaborative Gain, a consultancy that helps senior executives share knowledge and solve challenges in a collaborative, cross-company environment. With over two decades of experience in coaching leaders at top companies like Google and Amazon, Phyl is a pioneer in customer experience and product management. His latest book, Never Search Alone, applies his expertise in product management to career development, encouraging job seekers to approach their careers strategically, as if they were marketing a product.
Resources Mentioned:
Never Search Alone by Phyl Terry: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Search-Alone-Seekers-Playbook/dp/B0B9Q9YDQ5
Customers Included by Phyl Terry: https://www.amazon.com/Customers-Included-Transform-Products-Companies/dp/0979368111
Connect with Phyl:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phylterry/
Website: phyl.org
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Work with Dart:
Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what’s most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.