Welcome to another episode of Don’t Do That! with your hosts Karen and Anee! Today, we’re diving into today’s job market and the best strategies to land your next gig. We are joined by executive recruiter, Rory Verrett. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The job marker as we know it has changed. The Trump Administration with the help of DOGE gutted many federal agencies. The government shutdown furloughed many employees, and other sectors are facing shrinking budgets and increased tariffs. Not to mention, AI is threatening to “replace” human workers.
• Black women have been impacted disproportionately by layoffs with more than 300,000 Black women out of the workforce.

Some key takeaways are:

• Your worth isn’t defined by any organization, role, or title. Your worth is determined by the purpose you create.
• The career algorithm can help professionals define their values and strengths to be used in a variety of capacities.

Reaching Rory Verrett:

• My Sovereign Path
• Protege Search

Resources (links):

• 300,000 Black Women Have Lost Their Jobs
• Black Women Are Reclaiming Their Identity Beyond Work
• Half A Million Women Left Their Jobs

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