Articles and Tips for a Successful
Job Search or Career Change from Endeavor Agency

Two women, one an executive recruiter, discussing career opportunities in a professional setting.
By Cord Harper • September 21, 2026
Recruiters can be valuable in an executive job search, but they work for employers. Learn how to work with recruiters without relying on them to find your next job.
vice president of company sitting on stairs looking down at feet because he's stuck in his role
By Cord Harper • September 14, 2026
Career growth gets harder at the executive level. Discover how VPs and senior leaders can overcome career plateaus, expand their opportunities, and keep advancing.
Professional weighing whether to pursue another degree or partner with an executive career coach
By Cord Harper • August 31, 2026
Wondering if you need a master's degree to reach the next level? An executive career coach can help you find the real gap, for a fraction of tuition costs.
image of LinkedIn app to emphasize the importance of a Linked banner  for your job search
By Cord Harper • August 24, 2026
If you don’t have a banner image already on your LinkedIn profile, add a meaningful one quickly. This is prime real estate that can support your job search.
Recent college graduate going to a job interview after working with an experienced career coach
By Cord Harper • August 17, 2026
Only one-half of new grads land a career-track job in year one. Learn how career coaching for recent graduates closes that gap and the real cost of waiting.
Professional holding megaphone representing the decision to change jobs & start a career transition
By Cord Harper • August 6, 2026
Learn how to recognize when it's time to change jobs. Discover research-backed career advice, executive job search strategies, and guidance from Endeavor Agency.
Professional working on a personal creative woodworking project at a table during a job search
By Cord Harper • August 3, 2026
Job search rejection can wear you down fast. Learn why building something of your own, paired with real conversations, helps you break through a job search slump.
Experienced worker preparing for a job interview, confident despite age discrimination/ageism
By Cord Harper • July 29, 2026
Age discrimination in hiring is often unconscious, not malicious. Learn the real reasons behind ageism and how experienced candidates can overcome this barrier.
Professional-level job seeker preparing calendar for September employment hiring opportunities
By Cord Harper • July 27, 2026
Is the September hiring surge still real? Learn why September remains a great time to build momentum in your job search and prepare for new career opportunities.
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