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Chaz Cirame on the Rules of Networking, Good Enough Resumes, and Becoming a Big Fish
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- Forward-Looking Leadership
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- Jul 29, 2025
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- 2278
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Summary
Chaz Cirame (linkedin.com/in/chazcirame [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazcirame/], recruitbigfish.com [https://www.recruitbigfish.com/]), founder of Big Fish Recruiting, joins host Dan Freehling (contempusleadership.com [https://www.contempusleadership.com/]) for a candid and practical conversation on job search strategy and networking. Chaz shares what he looks for in top candidates, especially humility and change-maker potential, and breaks down his top rules of networking, including authentic interest, co-elevation, long-term thinking, and follow-up. He explains how to approach executive search firms and trends in the DC social sector. Chaz discusses the return to office and spotlights trade associations and professional organizations as hidden career paths worth exploring. The episode covers actionable tips on resumes, cover letters, and how to handle applicant tracking systems without "beat the ATS" hype. Chaz also introduces his 5,000+ member community, Rules of Networking. Recommended Reading: "Designing Your Life [https://a.co/d/aDQ5ZTq]" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. Show notes at forwardlookingleadership.com [https://forwardlookingleadership.com].