Are you on a sinking ship? Okay it's been going down hill for a while.
Melissa Llarena
interview preparation services, interview presentation support, multi-stakeholder interviewing strategies, video interviews, in-person interviews, cross-cultural interviews, storytelling, and networking strategies
Would YOU have stayed on the titanic knowing that you had a chance to get off before the last lifeboat was filled? Hoping you will survive ice waters is not a smart strategy. You wouldn’t let a marketing campaign fail in front of your eyes if you knew that there was something you could do to turn it around! Would you? Same goes for your marketing career especially if you are in your #remoterole era or even #hybridrole era
In today’s ultra-competitive job market, standing out for those rare Director-level and above marketing roles is tougher than ever—especially if you’re going for hybrid or remote-only opportunities. Let’s be honest most working parents will be going for those roles. Think: Hunger Games. So what will it take to land the most desirable opportunities in this market?
What I’ve seen—and helped my clients achieve over the years—is that landing these high-stakes roles isn’t just about submitting a resume or cover letter. It’s about proving immediately that you’re worth multiple interview rounds and the top end of a $130K-$285K+ base salary range. That means doing real homework: market analysis, SOPs, portfolios, and 90-100 day plans that blow hiring leaders away. Imagine cutting your job search short, writing that letter of resignation, and avoiding the heartbreak of a lay-off. That’s a race you can win with the right strategy.
Here are five high-level marketing roles I know will attract top talent, where the differentiator will be the candidate who brings the goods—the deliverables I’ve helped execs create, present, and land with. I’ve included quick pro tips based on what I know impresses hiring leaders:
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·?????? Headspace - Principal Brand Strategist – $130K – $183K base Quick pro tip: Bring a one-page analysis of the mental health ecosystem (e.g., why Headspace vs. Calm vs. other apps) and show how branding efforts create a utilization halo effect. [Job link: https://www.dhirubhai.net/jobs/view/4158292022/...]
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·?????? Director of Marketing, Advisory Practice - $150K-$180K base Acquisition.com · Las Vegas, NV (Hybrid) Quick pro tip: Prove you can lead with praise, not punishment, and explain how you’d contribute to Alex’s $1B-plus vision in 36 months or less. [Job link: https://www.dhirubhai.net/jobs/view/4125086634/...]
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·?????? SVP, Marketing Enablement - $210K-$285K base Warner Music Group Quick pro tip: Bring a framework or rationale showing how you’d lead a complete full marketing service provider audit. [Job link: https://www.dhirubhai.net/jobs/view/4075867822/...]
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·?????? Chief of Staff, Marketing – Salary not posted IBM Quick pro tip: Dive into CMO Clay’s vision (check his talks) and understand how McKinsey trains leaders to lead—you’ll likely compete with McKinsey alums or IBM insiders. [Job link: https://www.dhirubhai.net/jobs/view/4152880328/...]
?If you’re a serious marketing executive ready to be intentional about going after your dream role, I’m here to help you craft a winning strategy. Book a job search fit session with me today. I’m enrolling a max of 10 of the most ambitious marketing leaders into my VIP group coaching program. We start this Sunday. And the biggest headache will be relieved for those who enroll this month only. I will personally edit your resume or LinkedIn profile. Let's talk about the details soon...do not stay in a sinking ship! It didn't work out for Jack/Rose no will it for you.
Let's hop on a 15-minute job search fit call today: https://www.melissallarena.com/sessions/
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A recent client was on a sinking ship in the energy sector and here's what she said about our partnership....
From A Sinking Ship Company in The Energy Sector To A Remote Strategic Partnerships Role In A Top Tier Business School
I did get the offer as you know = great result!! The back-and-forth collaboration on interview questions and answers was powerful for me. I liked that you kept me accountable. I would have dragged my feet a lot longer. By investing in coaching this made me cut through my excuses and motivated me to go above and beyond by preparing for an interview 10x more than what I have ever done before. I got my dream job and the hiring manager told me how impressed everyone was and how my performance was heads above the other candidates who were MORE experienced in the function. My work is quite fun. It's rewarding work, fantastic people, ramping up some new skills and the lifestyle is to die for. Thank you, Melissa for our partnership.
A former Volvo employee in China lands a role in the U.S. making more money than the role originally called for
Let's hop on a 15-minute job search fit call today: https://www.melissallarena.com/sessions/