Episode 260 - The Final Stretch: Expert Career Insights for a Sluggish Job Market

As we move through 2024, it's clear that the job market is presenting unique challenges for corporate professionals. For many, the once-secure world of steady jobs and rising salaries feels like it’s slipping away. We’re facing a period of economic sluggishness, prolonged hiring cycles, and a significant increase in competition. These trends are not just statistics in a report—they’re realities shaping the lives of experienced professionals across industries.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Introduction to Hot Topics in Job Hunting
• 02:49 Global Labor Market Slowdown
• 20:01 Navigating Job Ghosting
• 28:40 The Appeal of 'Dumb Jobs'
• 39:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links mentioned in this episode:

• LinkedIn Audit
• Another episode to help you deal with unemployment in uncertain times: Episode 147 - Job Searching: How to Safely Step Into the Unknown, with Janet Sernack
• Another episode about salary negotations: Episode 245 - Don't Leave Money on the Table: How to Negotiate Your Job Offer, with Brandon Bramley

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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