Are You Wondering “What Now?”
If you’re facing an unexpected career transition, the uncertainty can feel overwhelming. The silence from recruiters, the endless second-place finishes, the frustration of not knowing what’s next—these experiences can shake even the most accomplished executives.
You Don’t Have to Navigate this Alone
In a Fresh Start Q&A with acclaimed executive recruiter and LinkedIn influencer Sharon Hulce, we tackle the toughest challenges executives face in today’s job market, including:
- Breaking through the silence – building real relationships with recruiters and decision-makers
- Why the job market feels so tough right now – and how to stay ahead
- Managing the emotional toll – strategies for dealing with uncertainty, rejection, and self-doubt
- The role of AI in executive job searches – how to work with it, not against it
- If you feel stuck – the old playbook isn’t working
Sharon isn’t just another voice in the crowd. She’s a TEDx speaker, one of the 2024 Women to KNOW in America, and a 2025 Titan 100 Hall of Fame inductee. But behind the accolades is someone who has spent her life helping people not just find jobs—but find meaningful work that lights them up inside.
Here are some highlights:
Recruiting's changed...or has it? (1:39) Executive hiring market right now (3:57) What companies are looking for (5:28) Recruiters can't help everyone...but they do their best (7:36) Sell your gift for career happiness (12:44) Why AI can't provide one's value story (19:24) Imposter Syndrome is a real thing (25:15) Networking on LinkedIn (27:12) Gaps in Employment history (30:37) Being prepared for a layoff (32:43) Job boards (25:15) One critical piece of advice (39:50)
