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President, Resilience Group, LLC | Executive Search & Outplacement | 25+ Years in Talent Strategy

Need A New Gig is written by Natalie Lemons, President of Resilience Group, an executive search and outplacement firm. She has spent decades filling mid- to upper-level roles, and she shares what happens on the employer's side of the process so experienced professionals can search smarter.

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