Over the last year, top talent has flooded the market after a string of tech layoffs, making things more difficult for everyone from the unemployed to the unhappily employed. Given the headlines, it might come as a surprise to know that some people have been able to find and land not just any job, but fantastic jobs in tech…and today’s guests are here to tell us how we can do it too. Yes, even if you’re over 40 in the tech world.

Julie Chase and Mai Hoang of Dream Job Catcher are with me today. They've helped hundreds of clients, primarily candidates over 40, land their dream jobs. Yes, their clients are still getting amazing offers - right now.

In this episode, we're going to take a look behind the current gloomy layoff headlines, share a bit of hopeful news, discuss hiring trends, and empower you with practical tips to take some control over your career right now. You definitely want to learn from these two who have helped so many like you find success even in today’s job market. So sit tight for some real talk, actionable insights, and laughs, and get ready to be that much closer to landing a job you love.

"It's never too late to have a job that you love and thrive in."

- Julie Chase

"You deserve your dream job. You can have it, and it exists."

- Mai Hoang

In This Episode:

-How Julie and Mai came up with the idea for Dream Job Catcher

-Hiring trends, what candidates are seeing and feeling, and available jobs in today's tech landscape

-The difference between an organic career and an intentional career

-How to help older candidates get into the right mindset and believe in what they can offer to potential employers

-Advice for people who are pivoting from one area of expertise to another 

-Helping people land their dream jobs and some red flags to watch out for 

-What is the value of networking and sharing experiences when searching for your dream job?

-Actionable steps for more experienced people who are applying for jobs in the current job market

-Challenges experienced by older job seekers

-How do mature employees in non-managerial or lower management roles continue to thrive without fear of being "aged out" if they don't climb the corporate ladder?

-Mai and Julie's advice on how to have a long and fulfilling career in tech 

And more!

Resources:

-Dream Job by Julie Chase: https://thedreamjobcatchermethod.com/

-Give and Take by Adam Grant: https://adamgrant.net/book/give-and-take/

Connect with Julie Chase and Mai Hoang of Dream Job Catcher:

-Mai Hoang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreamjobmai/

-Julie Chase LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-chase/

-Website/Coaching: https://dreamjobcatcher.com/

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