Total search time: Less than 100 days.

Job landed time (from 1st interview to offer): Less than 60 days

Search approach:

• Network Relationship Management: Had spreadsheet of contacts categorized by potential to help
• Narrowed that to a shortlist of 80 targets
• Invested in a career coach
• Optimized resume for AI screening
• Developed personal brand by publishing articles and developing 360-degree marketing blueprint
• Created two websites, one appealing to full-time roles and one to fractional opportunities

Lead source: LinkedIn

• One of top 5 targets was advertising VP of Marketing role on LinkedIn
• Triangulated network: Industry analyst contact connected them to the hiring manager (the CRO)
• It is a far better match with experience, skillset, and passion than previous role
  

Interview/negotiation process:

• 1 interview with CRO (with 72 hours of outreach)
• 1 lunch interview with President, COO, and CFO
• Brought clear blueprint with best practices
• Proactively presented my 360 GTM framework which aligned with their expectations of a “strategic marketing leader”
• Also presented competitor analyses
• The company knew 3 previous employers well
• They upgraded the role to "CMO"

Lessons learned:

• Offer value rather than ask for help when networking. This Huddler shared expertise in AI and healthcare to engage potential employers.
• Don’t tie your identity solely to your job title. Have a clear vision of ideal employers based on personal passions and values.
• Maintain an abundant mindset — stay positive and visualize desired role
• Attributes success to positioning themselves as a value-added contributor through original content on AI in healthcare (blog posts, podcast appearances, video content)
• How to get a role: A differentiated personal brand and a targeted content strategy aligned with your expertise and target industries.