If you're at the superstar level you don't generally apply for a job, you get headhunted. Typically someone who you know will be used to reach out to you to set

If you're at the superstar level you don't generally apply for a job, you get headhunted. Typically someone who you know will be used to reach out to you to setup an informal conversation to test interest which is generally followed up with meetings with other senior staff, etc. before a formal offer is made. References are generally taken much more seriously at that level as well (i.e. taken from mutual acquaintances who have incentives to be open).