If you’re applying to jobs you’re qualified for and still not getting interviews, it’s frustrating, confusing, and honestly, a little demoralizing.

You start to wonder:
Is it my resume? My age? My background?
Or is something just… off?

That’s exactly where Allen was when we started working together.

When Allen came to me, he was doing what most seasoned professionals do after a layoff:

• Applying to roles that looked interesting

• Polishing up his resume the best he could

• Avoiding networking because it felt awkward and unproductive

He wasn’t getting interviews at all.

“Not getting responses and want a more targeted approach.”
-Allen, before we started

He had decades of leadership experience. He was more than qualified. But nothing was sticking.

Here's what we did:

The first thing we did was look at what wasn’t working.

Allen was spending most of his time on job boards, chasing roles that weren’t aligned with his brand or story. His applications were landing in the ATS black hole, and his resume didn’t clearly connect the dots for today’s hiring teams.

So we paused the spray and pray method and got focused.

Allen suspected age bias might be part of the problem. And yes, hiring managers do sometimes make assumptions.

But when we repositioned his message, framing his decades of experience as a strategic asset rather than a liability, everything shifted.

We crafted a modern, concise narrative that highlighted:

• Business transformation wins

• Operational leadership at scale

• Cross-functional impact that directly matched his target roles

He didn’t need to hide his experience. He needed to own it with clarity and confidence.

Next, we updated his branding to reflect the story we had developed.

His resume went from a list of responsibilities to a clear, outcomes-focused document built around the keywords and priorities of his target roles.

His LinkedIn profile was rewritten to:

• Show up in recruiter searches

• Make his value obvious within the first 10 seconds

• Support meaningful conversations and outreach

With these pieces in place, the right people finally started paying attention.

This was the most intimidating part for Allen. Until it wasn’t.

He had been avoiding networking because it felt awkward and unclear. Together, we built a simple outreach system that:

• Gave him scripts and templates he could actually use

• Helped him reconnect with warm leads from his past

• Made networking feel like a strategic advantage, not a painful chore

“I actually had 4 jobs I was pursuing and did get interviews at all of them. Something I’ve never done before. The networking part has become less daunting…”

—Allen, after our work together

With a stronger story, modern materials, and an active network, Allen’s search transformed fast.

We built a weekly plan that aligned with his goals and time constraints. No more endless job board scrolling. He stayed focused, intentional, and confident in his path forward.

The result?

✅ Interviews at all 4 target companies
✅ An offer for the job he wanted
✅ A higher salary than he was originally targeting
✅ And most importantly, a renewed sense that his experience is a strength, not a red flag

If you're a VP or Director who’s not getting traction in your search, it’s not because you’re not good enough. It’s because your current strategy isn’t aligned with what works today.

That’s what I help you fix.

Through my Make Your Move coaching program, I work with you 1:1 to:

• Diagnose what’s blocking your momentum

• Reposition your experience for the roles you want

• Build a strategy that gets interviews and offers without relying on recruiters or job boards

→Also read: What to do when recruiters aren’t helping (or responding)