Stop Applying to Jobs. Start Creating Opportunities.
The Direct Access Method: How executives earning $150K+ land roles in 90 days without ever filling out an online application.
Book a Direct Access Method Implementation Call to create your customized plan, or download our free guide: "The Career Lab Guide: The Direct Access Method" to learn the complete system.
The traditional job search system wasn't built for executives. While you're competing with hundreds of candidates for posted roles with less than a 2% success rate, the best opportunities are being filled through conversations you're not having.
Here's what the data reveals:
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2
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Success rate of online applications for executive roles
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80
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Of executive positions never get posted publicly
120
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Average time for traditional executive job search
The Direct Access Method:
Your 90-Day Roadmap to Landing Executive Roles
How It Works
Stop competing with hundreds of candidates for posted jobs. The Direct Access Method gives you a systematic approach to accessing the hidden job market where 70-80% of executive opportunities are filled. Here's how it works:
Stop spray-and-praying to hundreds of postings. Identify 20 companies where your expertise would be transformational. Focus on growth-phase organizations solving problems you've already solved.
3. Create Strategic Conversations
Reach out with insights about their challenges, not requests for jobs. Position yourself as a peer with valuable experience. Build relationships before opportunities exist.
2. Research Decision Makers
Skip HR and recruiters. Find the CEOs, board members, and department heads who can actually create opportunities. Understand their business challenges and expansion signals.
4. Convert to Multiple Offers
Turn conversations into opportunities. Create competitive dynamics by having multiple discussions simultaneously. Negotiate from strength, not desperation, for 15-28% higher compensation.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Julian Carrico
Vice President
"When I joined The Career Lab, I was at a crossroads in my career. I wasn't sure how to position myself or stand out in such a competitive market.
The program gave me a clear process and the confidence to tell my story in a way that truly resonated with employers. Every step was practical and immediately actionable.
I'm thrilled to say that I was able to secure my new role as Vice President. I can honestly say I wouldn't have landed this position without the clarity and support I gained through the program."
Amir Ahmed
Vice President, Finance
"After more than a decade in finance, I was ready to take the next step but kept hitting walls. The job search felt overwhelming, and I wasn't getting traction. That's when I turned to The Career Lab.
I learned strategies that directly aligned with my background and goals. The coaching gave me the push I needed to approach opportunities with clarity and confidence.
Within a few months, I had multiple conversations in motion and landed a VP position. The Career Lab didn't just help me get a job, it helped me elevate how I think about my career."
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