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Why The Ambitious Exec Exists
James Whittaker MSc ACA
CEO, The Ambitious Exec
Former Deloitte Executive
Bestselling Author of The Reverse Job Search Method
I spent 10 years hiring at Deloitte and saw firsthand how top roles actually get filled.
Hint: it’s almost never through job boards or recruiters.
If you’ve ever engaged with a recruiter and felt ghosted… you’re not imagining it.
Recruiters don’t work for you.
They’re paid by companies to fill very specific roles. If you don’t fit that "box" then you're ignored, because they won't earn a commission on your placement. It's simple economics.
This is why I launched The Ambitious Exec in 2018, to flip this model on its head.
We're not recruiters. We work for you, the candidate.
Since then, we’ve helped over 4,000 executives on the path to landing top roles by taking a different path.
Here’s the REAL truth:
More than 80% of $150k+ Director, VP and C-Suite roles are filled before a recruiter ever hears about them.
They’re filled through referrals, relationships, and reputation.
If you’ve ever landed a job through networking, or had a role created just for you… our process is designed to make that your new normal, not a lucky one-off.
We’ve built an elite team of writers, brand strategists, outreach specialists and interview coaches to ensure your entire strategy is dialed in from day one.
When decision-makers see you, they see the perfect fit before a job even exists.
If you’re done waiting around, and you’re ready to take control of your next move, click the button below and unlock how this strategy will work for you.
Recruiters I spent 10 years hiring at Deloitte and saw firsthand how top roles actually get filled.
Hint: it's almost never through job boards or recruiters.
If you’ve ever engaged with a recruiter and felt ghosted… you’re not imagining it.
Rec don’t work for you.
They’re paid by companies to fill very specific roles. If you don’t fit that "box" then you're ignored, because the recruiter won't earn a commission on your placement. It's simple economics.
This is why I launched The Ambitious Exec in 2018, to flip this model on its head.
We're not recruiters. We work for you, the candidate.
Since then, we’ve helped over 4,000 executives on the path to landing top roles by taking a different path.
James Whittaker MSc ACA
CEO, The Ambitious Exec
Former Deloitte Executive
Bestselling Author of The Reverse Job Search Method
Here’s the REAL truth:
More than 80% of $150k+ Director, VP and C-Suite roles are filled before a recruiter ever hears about them.
They’re filled through referrals, relationships, and reputation.
If you’ve ever landed a job through networking, or had a role created just for you… our process is designed to make that your new normal, not a lucky one-off.
We’ve built an elite team of writers, brand strategists, outreach specialists and interview coaches to ensure your entire strategy is dialed in from day one.
When decision-makers see you, they see the perfect fit before a job even exists.
If you’re done waiting around, and you’re ready to take control of your next move, click the button below and unlock how this strategy will work for you.
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