The Wolf Mentoring guides

Job search guides for senior tech leaders

The playbook our team runs for every client, in seven guides you can read in order: from standing out to the hiring manager’s inbox to the final interview.

01Guide 013 min read

How to stand out in a crowded tech job market

Most senior tech roles are public postings with hundreds of applicants within days. Here's how to stand out anyway: position yourself around one problem you solve, apply where you're a close fit, reach the person who owns the hire, and follow up.

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02Guide 0211 min read

How to write an executive resume: a step-by-step guide for tech leaders

How to write a concise executive resume for IT and tech leadership roles: what the ATS really does, how to structure two pages, and how to write a summary and experience that prove your impact.

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03Guide 0312 min read

7 ways to find the hiring manager for any job, with examples

How to find and contact the hiring manager for any job, even if you don't know anyone at the company: seven methods with real examples, from the job poster to a stealth-mode startup.

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04Guide 0411 min read

What to write to a hiring manager to get an interview

A 4-step message framework for reaching a hiring manager without a referral: name their problem, show the alignment, support it with proof, and make the ask easy. With two full examples.

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05Guide 0513 min read

Recruiter phone screen questions and how to answer them

The questions recruiters ask in a phone screen, what they're really checking, and how IT and tech leaders can prepare answers that get them passed to the hiring manager.

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06Guide 067 min read

How to research a company before a senior interview

A 4-point research formula for senior interviews: how the company makes money, where the role fits, why they're hiring now and who you're talking to, so the hiring manager wants to fight for you.

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07Guide 079 min read

7 signs you're stuck in your career, and what to do about it

Career stagnation creeps in slowly: no promotion in years, raises that trail inflation, work that stopped stretching you. The 7 warning signs for tech leaders, and what to do about each one.

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