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In this episode of FinTech Chatter, Dexter Cousins shares insights on how to find your next role in the fintech industry using the Lean Startup methodology. He emphasizes the importance of creating a career balance sheet, identifying problem customers, and positioning oneself as an expert before applying for jobs. Dexter provides practical steps to research and validate hypotheses about companies' needs, turning job hunting into a targeted and strategic process.

00:00 Creating Your Professional Brand
06:24 Leveraging Top Brands
07:42 Finding Target Companies
08:31 Organizing Your Research
10:42 Iterating Your Approach
12:02 The Importance of Precision in Job Applications

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Thinking about your next career move in 2026? Maybe you're actively hunting for your next role in Fintech?

This is Episode 1 of a 5-part series that completely flips the script on job hunting in fintech. Whether you're looking for a permanent role or exploring fractional opportunities, this approach will transform your entire career conversation.

Most job seekers approach their career transition completely backwards. They ask the wrong questions, compete on the wrong battlefield, and leave millions in untapped value on the table. This episode introduces the framework that transforms you from "Please hire me" to "Here's the problem I solve. Here's why you'd be crazy not to talk to me."

We break down:
- Why conventional job hunting is fundamentally broken
- The questions you should be asking instead
- How to identify the concrete problems you solve
- The Career Balance Sheet framework
- Real-world examples of value creation ($1.5M, $20M+, +40% revenue growth)
- Why this framework makes you remarkably hireable

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In this episode, Dexter discusses the silent crisis affecting job seekers, highlighting the alarming rates of burnout and mental health issues before employment.

He explores the current job market landscape, the challenges candidates face, and the impact of financial stress on mental health.

Takeaways

• Two-thirds of job seekers are experiencing burnout.
• The average job hunt takes almost six months.
• Job seekers send an average of 294 applications before landing a job.
• Financial stress and mental health are intertwined issues.
• Over 70% of employers research candidates on social media.
• 82% of employees are at risk of burnout in 2025.
• Gen Z and millennials report peak burnout at just 25 years old.
• Financial pressure is the top concern for young Australians.
• Candidates may exhibit odd behavior due to stress.
• Understanding candidates' contexts is crucial in recruitment.

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