In this episode, recorded live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook, Geoff Slade and I discuss the year that was, analyzing the major job market trends that have been a Hallmark of 2022 post-pandemic. We also look at the year ahead; specifically, the in-demand skills and job market opportunities we believe can support professionals plan for a successful job-search strategy.

Geoff Slade has worked at the forefront of the recruitment industry for over 50 years. He is the Executive Chairman of Slade Group, TRANSEARCH International Australia, Yellow Folder Research, and Skillstream Australia. 

During the live recording of this episode, we had over 50 participants listening as we recorded, sending us comments and feedback. I hope you enjoy this chat with Geoff and that it helps you plan ahead for a successful job hunt in the months ahead.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 04:37 - Geoff Slade discusses the 2022 job market
• 05:52 - Geoff Slade explains why the recruitment process is taking longer than pre-pandemic 
• 07:09 - Sectors and professions at risk of redundancy in 2023
• 08:35 - Should you apply for a job this December or wait until next year?
• 10:45 - What has been different in the recruitment industry since the pandemic?
• 11:48 - Geoff Slade explains what it takes to be a good recruiter
• 13:20 - What makes people so antagonistic about sales?
• 14:47 - How recruiters handle the high volume of applications
• 16:08 - Are recruiters still keen to catch up with candidates?
• 19:00 - Are cover letters still important?
• 20:00 - Geoff Slade looks ahead at 2023 trends for jobs
• 24:00 - The top skills for job candidates in 2023
• 25:53 - Three factors that will shape the future labor supply globally
• 28:00 - How is the Slade Group keeping up with the technology change
• 33:21 - Geoff Slade explained the importance of being entrepreneurial when job hunting
• 36:58 - Renata Bernarde's client's biggest challenges
• 39:30 - The importance of LinkedIn for corporate professionals
• 41:25 - Flexibility and part-time opportunities 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Find My Talents: Learn about your strengths, and watch your career grow
• Reset Your Career Online Course
• Episode 52 - Has COVID-19 Derailed Your Career? Interview With Recruitment Expert Geoff Slade
• Episode 35 - "Let me call you back" - Recruitment trends shaping the job market, with Anita Ziemer
• Episode 50 - Skills and Attributes Needed for Business Recovery, With Julian Doherty

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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