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In this episode, Dray sits down with Sharon Markowitz, founder of Your Career Wings and former product marketing leader at Zoom, to unpack what it really takes to navigate today’s job market.

From experiencing layoffs firsthand to coaching professionals through career transitions, Sharon shares practical strategies that cut through the noise.

You’ll learn:

•  Why layoffs are often not about you and how to reframe them 
•  How to avoid the “spray and pray” job application trap 
•  A smarter, more intentional approach to job searching 
•  How to use AI tools like Google NotebookLM to prepare for interviews 
•  The right way to network (without sounding transactional) 
•  How to position your experience when changing industries 

Sharon also shares real client examples, actionable frameworks, and free resources to help you take control of your career path.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Sharon Markowitz | LinkedIn 
• Career Transition Checklist (free) 

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Everything shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and opinion. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no content should be considered professional, legal, or career advice. Any mention of companies, products, or individuals is done in a personal capacity and does not represent the views or endorsements of those organizations or people. If a sponsorship or paid partnership is ever included, it will be clearly disclosed during the episode.