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They called it a “take-home project.” You called it unpaid consulting. You were right.
The marketing interview scam hiding in plain sight - and why candidates need to stop donating strategy sessions to companies that were never going to hire them. Let’s set the scene. You’ve made it through three rounds. The recruiter loves you. The hiring manager said, and we quote, “you’re exactly what we’re looking for.” And then - the ask. “We’d love to see how you think. Can you put together a 90-day marketing plan, a brand activation strategy, go-to-market strategy and

Maria Frey
Apr 286 min read


Stop Using LinkedIn Like It’s Indeed in a Blazer. Beyond the Apply Button: Smarter Ways to Use LinkedIn In Your Job Search
Most job seekers go on LinkedIn, type in a role, hit apply, and then sit there refreshing their inbox like the job fairy’s about to arrive. She’s not. The people getting traction are usually doing something less obvious and way more effective.

Maria Frey
Apr 195 min read


Job Seeking Is Your “Now” - Not Your Final Destination
Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: Whether you're working through a career transition, exploring new roles after a layoff, or actively working your job search strategy, being in job-seeking mode is your current reality - not your permanent address. At ECNY, we say it loud because it works: “Activity Breeds Opportunity!®” Not wishful thinking. Not waiting. Not scrolling job boards until your eyes glaze over. Activity. Because motion - intentional, strategic mo

Maria Frey
Mar 263 min read


You Are the Hero in Your Job Search: Trust the Journey, Embrace the Unexpected – An ECNY Commentary
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find their path to employment. But there’s one powerful truth we always share first: you are the hero of your job search.

Maria Frey
Apr 28, 20252 min read






