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Applications & Positioning 50+·7/28/2026

The Hidden Job Market at 50+: How Executives Get Found Instead of Applying

Most good executive roles are filled before they ever appear in an ad. Why, for experienced people, it's less about applying than about being found — and how to set that in motion without turning into a supplicant. Michael Pröschel - 9 min read

Applications & Positioning 50+·7/13/2026

Applying at 50+ as an Executive: How to Make Your Experience a Strength — Not a Hurdle

The reflex to show everything you can do on your CV weakens experienced executives — not because the experience is too much, but because it stays unframed. Why selection works better than completeness. Michael Pröschel - 9 min read