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David Boehmer (@DavBoehmer) speaks to Olga Serhiyevich (@olgaserhi) about the talent intermediation industry, the evolution of business models in the sector, and creating a talent marketplace at Banff.Takeaways:- Chance often has a significant impact on a person’s career but David says that a life’s impact is too important to be left to chance.- David likes to think of a career as a river. You can be swept downstream by momentum and wake up 20-30 years later without realizing that there might have been a different river that could have been better suited to you.- It’s important to manage your career proactively, the same way that you save for retirement before you need the money.- You should give the people around you explicit permission to give you direct feedback.- Sometimes his clients convince themselves that they want a job because they are in demand for it but they should instead think hard about what they really want and not just take a job because they are wanted.- Some people say that if you put your head down and work hard you will get discovered by the right types of people. David says “throw that out.” Your LinkedIn profile, your reputation, and your network matter immensely.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform.Check us out on the web at www.villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. www.villageglobal.vc/signup

David Boehmer (@DavBoehmer) speaks to Olga Serhiyevich (@olgaserhi) about the talent intermediation industry, the evolution of business models in the sector, and creating a talent marketplace at <a href="https://www.banffadvisors.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Banff</a>. Takeaways: - Chance often has a significant impact on a person’s career but David says that a life’s impact is too important to be left to chance. - David likes to think of a career as a river. You can be swept downstream by momentum and wake up 20-30 years later without realizing that there might have been a different river that could have been better suited to you. - It’s important to manage your career proactively, the same way that you save for retirement before you need the money. - You should give the people around you explicit permission to give you direct feedback. - Sometimes his clients convince themselves that they want a job because they are in demand for it but they should instead think hard about what they really want and not just take a job because they are wanted. - Some people say that if you put your head down and work hard you will get discovered by the right types of people. David says “throw that out.” Your LinkedIn profile, your reputation, and your network matter immensely. Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.villageglobal.vc</a> or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal. Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc/signup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.villageglobal.vc/signup</a>

Creating a Talent Marketplace with David Boehmer

David Boehmer is the founder of career management advisory firm Banff Advisors. Prior to launching Banff Advisors, David headed up the Global Financial Services Practice for Heidrick &amp; Struggles. David returned to the U.S. in 2017 after three years in the London office where he also led the Financial Services Practice in Europe and Africa, as well as senior client engagements across the sector. With his deep background in executive search, David gives us the "insiders" view, including what actually happens in executive searches and how best to position yourself to be considered.To learn more:https://banffadvisors.com/ https://www.talent-beta.com/

David Boehmer is the founder of career management advisory firm Banff Advisors. Prior to launching Banff Advisors, David headed up the Global Financial Services Practice for Heidrick &amp; Struggles. David returned to the U.S. in 2017 after three years in the London office where he also led the Financial Services Practice in Europe and Africa, as well as senior client engagements across the sector. With his deep background in executive search, David gives us the "insiders" view, including what actually happens in executive searches and how best to position yourself to be considered. To learn more: <a href="https://banffadvisors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://banffadvisors.com/</a> <a href="https://www.talent-beta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.talent-beta.com/</a>

EP 179: Relauncher Advice From a Former Top Executive Search Professional, with David Boehmer