How to Stand Out in the Job Market with Gina Riley
Dec 18, 2025
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On this episode of Dominate Your Day, I had the pleasure of welcoming career coach, executive recruiter, and newly published author Gina Riley. Her book, Qualified Isn’t Enough, transforms how senior leaders navigate career transitions. Gina shares how today’s job market requires intentional storytelling, alignment with the needs of future decision-makers, and a strong unique value proposition (UVP). As Gina explains, being “qualified” may get you in the door, but it’s your ability to articulate who you are, how you lead, and the impact you’ve made that actually moves you forward.
We also talked about the current hiring landscape—slow, cautious, and often overwhelming for both candidates and companies. Gina's advice? Job seekers must learn to navigate every room they enter, from the first recruiter to the CEO, by showing confidence, reading the room, and sharing stories that demonstrate decisiveness, humility, and executive presence. She emphasizes the power of frameworks to help leaders connect their experiences to what hiring teams truly care about.
Whether you’re pursuing a new role, vying for an internal promotion, or simply wanting to lead with greater authenticity, Gina’s insights offer practical, actionable steps to help you dominate your day—and your career—with intention and confidence.
Episode Minutes:
- Minute 9:00 — Challenges in the Job Market
- Minute 15:00 — Developing Executive Presence
- Minute 21:00 — Networking and Personal Branding
- Minute 27:00 — Interview Preparation and Strategies
Links + Resources from This Episode:
- Get your copy of Gina’s new book, Qualified Isn’t Enough
- Learn more about Gina’s work at www.ginarileyconsulting.com
- Connect with Gina on LinkedIn
- Get your copy of Dana’s new book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within
- Learn more about The Strengths Journal
About Gina Riley
Gina Riley is transforming how executives approach job search and career transitions. With nearly a decade in corporate HR at Intel and experience as an executive search consultant for Talence Group, she has led CEO, COO, and CFO searches across industries, trained hundreds in talent selection, and gained unique insight into what stands out in competitive leadership searches. She developed the Career Velocity™ framework, an action-oriented system helping executives navigate successful transitions.
A two-time DisruptHR speaker and recognized thought leader, Riley holds a master’s degree and is a certified YouMap® coach and behavioral interview skills training expert. Her expertise spans networking strategy, leadership development, and executive presence. She is an Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and author of Qualified Isn't Enough: Develop Your Story. Land The Interview, Win The Job. In it, Riley shares her comprehensive understanding of both sides of executive hiring. Find her insights and resources at www.GinaRileyConsulting.com.
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