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Endeavor Agency Inc Endeavor Agency helps executives and professionals find the job they truly want. BBB Accredited Business. Endeavor helps you find those opportunities.

Our people, expertise, and resources help our clients secure interviews and land job offers. Endeavor Agency works for you, the individual searching for the right opportunity, not the employer. Endeavor helps executives, physicians and professionals find the right opportunities. Most jobs are filled via word of mouth and networking and are never advertised. Winning the offer is a critical step. There's no prize for second place in the interview process. Endeavor helps you win the offer for the jobs you really want. For professionals, most job offers are accompanied by an employment contract. At this level, everything is negotiable but only if you know what to ask for and how to ask for it. Endeavor has many years of training and professional experience in helping clients negotiate for much better terms. Find the job you truly want, win the job offer, and negotiate the best terms. Don't sit back and wait passively for employers to call you or respond to the application you sent them. Take action to get what you want and need. Call Endeavor today at 888-652-9593 . Or visit our websites
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10/07/2026

One of the biggest potential eye-openers for job seekers is learning that experience alone doesn't always land you your next role.

We met with a Regional Marketing Manager a few months ago who was ready for a bigger opportunity. She was responsible for marketing across several states and has built a strong record of results. Her goal was, and is, to become a Marketing Director for a nationwide organization.

On paper, she has a lot going for her. She has leadership experience, strong results, and a clear record of taking on more responsibility.

Yet her job search wasn't producing the opportunities she expected.

Her primary question to us during her initial visit was straightforward.

"What am I doing wrong?"

That question, plus subsequent discussions, led her to become an Endeavor client.

As we reviewed her previous interview opportunities together, several patterns quickly emerged. Her experience wasn't the problem. Neither was her ability to lead. The bigger issue was how her experience was being positioned for the Director-level roles she wanted.

That distinction matters.

Professionals can spend years building skills, leading teams, solving problems, and delivering results. They know what they've accomplished. Hiring managers only know what they can understand from a resume, LinkedIn profile, interview, and other conversations.

When those pieces don't clearly communicate why someone is ready for a larger role, even a strong background can get overlooked.

Since becoming a client, we've worked with her to address those gaps and build a more focused job search strategy.

She isn't hired yet, so we're not going to call her search a success. She is, however, now making final-round interviews for the kinds of positions she wants. That wasn't happening before we started working together.

Intrepid Professional Services was created for experienced professionals who know they're capable of more and want a strategy that helps employers recognize it.

Experience may get you qualified. How you present that experience can determine whether employers see you as the right candidate.

09/30/2026

Would you bring an iced coffee to a job interview? It sounds like a small thing, yet it has turned into a big online debate.

There are plenty of people saying candidates should be able to bring a coffee, tea, or other beverage to the interview, and that it shouldn’t hurt their chances of getting the job.

Technically, that's true.

An iced coffee by itself probably isn't going to decide whether someone gets hired or moves on to the next round.

The bigger overall issue, though, is how you approach the interview. When you're the candidate, your job is to make it easy for the interviewer to focus on you, your experience, and what you can bring to the company.

A drink container or other unnecessary items can become a distraction because it’s one more thing to deal with. Where do you put it? What happens if it spills? Are you reaching for it while the interviewer is talking?

Most interviewers probably won't care on a single small item. However, interviews are full of small things that shape the overall impression you make.

This includes how you dress, whether you're early, how prepared you are, and how well you answer the questions.

Your primary goal is to give the interviewer a reason(s) to bring you back for another conversation, especially at the senior level. If the interviewer thinks you were unprofessional for bringing a distraction like an iced coffee to the interview, that’s a reason in the interviewer’s mind not to hire you or advance you.

When you've worked hard to get the interview, don't make the interview harder than it should be by having potential distractions in the room.

What are your thoughts about bringing an iced coffee to a job interview?

09/25/2026

Nobody goes into the human resources sector hoping to conduct a layoff.

Imagine you're the CHRO at a 600-person company. The business is healthy, but the board and executive team have made a strategic decision to reallocate resources toward new priorities. Leadership has decided to eliminate several Senior Director roles across Operations, Marketing, Finance, and IT.

Suddenly, you're responsible for conversations with experienced leaders who have spent years helping build the company. You've never done this before.

Many HR leaders at larger organizations have been through multiple workforce reductions. At this company, this may be the first executive-level layoff the CHRO has ever managed.

You know these leaders deserve more than a severance agreement and a handshake. At the same time, you need to justify every expense to leadership.

The question isn't whether outplacement costs money. The question is what happens if you don't provide it.
• Will former leaders become advocates for your organization or critics of it?
• Will remaining employees see a company that cares about people during difficult transitions?
• Will these executives land quickly in new opportunities, or spend months trying to navigate a job market that has changed dramatically?

Executive-level transitions require executive-level support.

A Senior Director facing a career transition needs a different strategy than an entry-level employee. Executive branding, networking strategy, recruiter engagement, interview preparation, compensation positioning, and leadership storytelling all become critical.

At Endeavor Agency, we've seen firsthand how the right outplacement support helps organizations protect their employer brand, support departing leaders, and give HR teams confidence that they are doing the right thing for both the organization and the individual.

For HR professionals, we know the difficulties you face every day. Our outplacement services can be the support you need.

09/23/2026

If you want a new job in 2027, you don't have to wait until Jan. 1 to start.

The second day of Autumn is a good reminder that there are still 3+ months left in the year to make progress in your career.

You might not be ready to make a move yet, but you've decided that 2027 is the year you want to find a new opportunity.

That's OK. However, there's a big difference between waiting until January to start and using the fall to get a head start.

You can use the next few months to update your resume, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, reconnect with people in your network, and get clearer about the type of role and company you're looking for. You can also start learning more about companies you'd like to work for and building relationships before you actually need them.

For executives and senior professionals, a career move often takes time. The more prepared you are when the right opportunity comes along, the better positioned you'll be to take advantage of it.

You don't have to launch a full job search tomorrow. You just have to start moving in the right direction.

If 2027 is the year you want to make a career change, use the fall to get a head start.

A college career fair isn’t the place to hand out as many resumes as you can. It’s a place to start conversations.That d...
09/18/2026

A college career fair isn’t the place to hand out as many resumes as you can. It’s a place to start conversations.

That difference in thinking will change what you get from the event.

Career fairs can feel overwhelming for college students. Dozens of employers, long lines, recruiters talking with students, and plenty of other people competing for attention.

It is easy to walk around, hand someone your resume, say, "I'm looking for a job," and move on to the next booth.

That is not a job search strategy.

Prepare before the fair to make it an effective event for you. Start by finding out which employers will be there. Look at their websites, social media, and also on Handshake (if applicable) for any relevant information. Learn what they do, what types of positions they offer, and which opportunities might fit your background.

Don’t research every company that will be there. Rather, pick the employers that interest you most and learn enough about them to have a real conversation with the person representing their organization.

Then prepare your introduction.

You should be able to explain who you are, what you are studying, when you expect to graduate, and what type of opportunity interests you.

Keep it short. Think of it as an elevator speech, and you have around 30 seconds. All you want to do with this introduction is to start a conversation.
Next, prepare some questions. Instead of asking, "Are you hiring?" try asking something that gets the recruiter talking.

Questions that start a conversation include:
• "What skills do you look for in someone starting their career?"
• "What does a typical first year look like in this position?"
• "What advice would you give a college student trying to enter this field?"

Good questions can make you more memorable, but they also help you learn whether the company is actually a good fit for you.

That last part is important.

A career fair is not just about convincing employers to hire you. You’re also learning about employers and deciding where you want to work.

Don’t automatically ignore companies simply because you don’t recognize the name. A smaller company may have an opportunity that fits your goals better than a large, well-known corporation.

Once you have a good conversation with a recruiter, take a minute to write down what you discussed. Get their contact information if appropriate. Connect on LinkedIn.

Then follow up.

A career fair conversation should not end when you walk away from the booth. Send a short message within a day or two. Mention something specific you discussed. If the recruiter suggested a position or next step, follow through.

That is how a five-minute conversation can turn into a professional relationship.
The biggest mistake students can make is treating the career fair as a numbers game.

More resumes do not automatically mean more opportunities. Better conversations can lead to more opportunities.

09/10/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵.

Between now and the holidays, there will be applications to submit, networking conversations to have, interviews to prepare for, and opportunities to evaluate. If you wait until Q4 to get organized, though, you may find yourself poorly prepared.

A job search usually starts simple enough. You find a position that seems to be a good fit, update your resume and LinkedIn profile, and apply.

Then the overall job search process starts moving.

A recruiter or HR representative reaches out. You have an interview there. Someone in your network introduces you to another job. Yet another company asks for a conversation.

Suddenly, you have several opportunities moving at different speeds.
This is where many job seekers lose control of their search.

They forget to follow up, lose track of who they talked to, and can't remember which version of their resume they used. Even worse, they walk into an interview without reviewing the job description first.

None of that should happen if you are organized.

You don't need complicated software or hundreds of sticky notes. A simple spreadsheet that fits your style can do the job.

For every job opportunity, track:
✅️ Company and position
✅️ Date you applied
✅️ Contact names and information
✅️ Current status
✅️ Interview dates
✅️ Follow-up dates
✅️ Important notes

Don't stop with just applications in your spreadsheet. Your networking conversations deserve a place in your system as well. After you talk with someone, write down what you discussed and what you agreed to do next. Then put your next follow-up on your calendar.

One other habit can make a big difference. Save every job description you apply to because job postings can disappear. Having the actual text lets you review the position before an interview and remember what the employer is looking for. An employer may take down the job from their website once they have the interviews scheduled, so you will want to copy and paste the job description into your spreadsheet or separate Word document.

Take a few minutes after every interview to write down what you learned while it's still fresh.
✅️ Who did you meet?
✅️ What questions did they ask?
✅️ What did they say they need?
✅️ What should you be prepared to discuss next time?

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯̲𝘂̲𝗶̲𝗹̲𝗱̲ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺.

If you want to make a move before the year ends, don't wait until the calendar gets crowded. Get organized, and use the next few months to build momentum.

Endeavor Agency’s CEO Cord Harper networked with over 400 people at today’s Columbia Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Membe...
09/09/2026

Endeavor Agency’s CEO Cord Harper networked with over 400 people at today’s Columbia Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Membership Breakfast! It was held in the new North End Zone event facility at Memorial Stadium at the University of Missouri. Great event!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Endeavor Agency!

Our office is closed today, Sept. 7, and will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Sept. 8.

Discover how Endeavor can be your career advantage and job search partner at https://www.endeavorexecutive.com.

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