Do I Need a Philosophy of Job Hunting?
Ask The Headhunter, Monday, September 14th, 2026
Job hunting success requires a personal philosophy focused on demonstrating capability rather than gaming systems.
Nick Corcodilos argues that effective job hunting centers on understanding and performing the actual work, not navigating automated systems or following industry conventions.
He critiques personnel jockeys who automate hiring processes and advocates adopting headhunter strategies: target specific companies, build your reputation beforehand, and treat interviews as collaborative problem-solving rather than interrogations.
The core principle is positioning yourself as the solution to a manager's specific business problem.