Job Searching: Target the RIGHT People for Success #jobsearch #jobsearchingtips #inspiredleadership
7 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief segment, the speaker stresses that successful job searching (and career advancement) hinges on identifying and engaging the true decision‑makers rather than relying solely on HR screens. He introduces the idea of a "power network" or "power map"—a visual or mental model of who holds hiring authority—and argues that candidates must pitch directly to those individuals. While acknowledging that many job seekers default to contacting HR, he warns that HR is merely a screening layer and not the ultimate hiring authority, urging listeners to move beyond that gatekeeper to reach the people who will actually employ them.










