Navigating layoffs, career uncertainty, and rebuilding confidence in today’s job market.
In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent sits down with resume writer, LinkedIn strategist, and job search coach Melissa Grabiner for a candid conversation about what’s really happening behind the scenes in hiring right now. From mass layoffs and AI disruption to ghosting, networking, and the emotional toll of job searching, this episode dives into the reality so many people are quietly facing.
Together, Penelope and Melissa unpack the deeper side of career transitions—the loss of identity that can happen when a job ends, why rejection often feels personal, and how to rebuild confidence when the future feels uncertain. They also discuss the growing importance of visibility, LinkedIn optimization, relationship-based hiring, and creating additional income streams in an unpredictable economy.
This is a grounded, honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and learning how to move forward when life forces a pivot.
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BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev.
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