The job market has executives paralyzed.
"Job hugging" is the new trend, where talented leaders are clinging to roles they've outgrown because they're terrified of what's out there.
Layoffs. AI screening. Recruiter ghosting. The fear is real.
But here's what's also real: while you're hugging a job that doesn't serve you, other executives are landing better roles by understanding how executive search actually works right now.
Kenneth L. Johnson, CEO of East Coast Executives, has spent his career placing senior leaders. He's seen what separates executives who land fast from those who stay stuck.
Why "job hugging" is happening and how to break free from it
How AI is changing executive search (and what candidates need to know)
The real difference between external recruiters and in-house talent acquisition
What to do if you're hesitant to explore new opportunities right now
This isn't theory. This is insight from someone who knows exactly what's happening in the executive hiring market and what actually works.
If you're clinging to a role out of fear rather than choice, this conversation will give you clarity on your next move.
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