David Ellis is a successful executive director at Economic Development Corporations (EDC)- organizations that straddle the line between government and industry. He has also worked as an outplacement consultant - helping recently laid-off employees find new jobs.

In this conversation, David draws on both of these experiences. From his vantage point he shares his approach to framing your accomplishments in ways that resonate to business leaders.

He also discusses the integrity of job interviews, emphasizing that they should be viewed as a mutual exchange of information rather than a one-sided pursuit of a job offer. He critiques traditional advice that prioritizes securing an offer, arguing that it can lead to misalignment between candidates and companies. Ellis advocates for candidates to ask probing questions to better understand company culture and avoid regrettable job choices.