215: How to find hidden job opportunities (The Martech job hunt survival guide, part 1)
About this episode
This episode provides a comprehensive guide for marketing professionals on finding hidden job opportunities in a challenging job market.
What's up everyone, today we kick off part 1 of a 3 part series we’re calling The Martech Job Hunt Survival Guide. Part 1 is: How to find hidden job opportunities. In This Episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:23) - In This Episode (01:59) - Sponsor: Knak (03:06) - Sponsor: MoEngage (04:49) - Why Getting Laid Off Is Always a Business Decision (08:52) - Building Career Security Before You Need It (10:51) - Networking Before You Need Anyone's Help (24:29) - Building Your Dream Company List Before the Job Search Starts (27:04) - Sponsor: Mammoth Growth (28:07) - Sponsor: RevenueHero (29:01) - Why AI Side Projects Give You a Real Edge in Job Interviews (34:50) - The 2026 Martech Job Market Reality Check (42:18) - The Ashby Search Hack and Why Referrals Beat Job Applications (49:58) - Hidden Job Boards and Staffing Firms Most Candidates Ignore (53:52) - Finding Martech Jobs at Stealth Startups Using VC Funding Alerts (55:31) - Why Fast-Growing Martech Agencies Are an Underrated Hiring Path Summary : This episode is a full playbook for martech and marketing ops professionals navigating 1 of the toughest job markets in years. Phil and Darrell cover what to build before you ever need a job…
Sponsors
Knak, MoEngage, Mammoth Growth, RevenueHero
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