LQ: I’m experienced… why can’t I land a senior role?

Applying for dozens, or even hundreds, of jobs and still not landing a role can be exhausting, especially when you have 15+ years’ experience and you’re making it to final-stage interviews but not getting the offer.

In this Listener Question episode, Aoife O’Brien answers a question from a mid-career professional navigating job search frustration in a tough market. If you’re getting interviews but not converting them into offers, this episode will help you tighten your positioning, clarify your value, and communicate what makes you the right hire for a senior role.

You’ll learn:

1. Why being a “good employee” isn’t enough to stand out at senior level
2. How to shift from quantity of applications to quality of positioning
3. What it means to communicate your value before you get hired (CV + interview)
4. Aoife’s “Working Style Genius” framework and how to identify what makes you unique
5. 3 powerful reflection questions to improve your interview confidence and clarity

If you’re searching for a senior job, preparing for a final interview, or trying to stand out in a competitive market, this episode will help you move from proving you’re capable to clearly showing the impact you create.

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