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Struggling to land a job in 2024? Here's why: The job market of 2024 is proving to be a battleground for job seekers, with layoffs soaring, wage growth stagnating, and unemployment creeping up. Kourtlynn Faith's viral insights reveal the harsh realities of today's hiring landscape: skeleton recruiting teams overwhelmed by a flood of applicants, leading to prolonged hiring processes and heightened competition. But amidst the chaos, there's hope. Faith's tips offer a beacon of guidance, urging candidates to refine resumes, leverage networks, and target roles strategically. Yet, beneath these strategies lie deeper issues: a dearth of investment in training and a reluctance to embrace non-traditional pathways to employment. Let's challenge the status quo and support one another in navigating these turbulent waters. Share your #JobSearchStruggles #EmploymentChallenges #CareerInsights #JobMarketTrends 💬

For every open role an average of 250 applications are submitted but only 2-6 people get an interview. To learn more about todays job market follow CMP and check out feaurured article!

Today in Things That Aren’t Real™️: the entire concept of an Employer’s Market vs a Job Seeker’s Market. (Counter offer discussion incoming!) At least in broad market terms. 2 conflicting observations right now: 👉 “The Employer’s Market” - Tech hiring is still down. Lots of internal recruiters are out of work. VC funding is still light (less net-new large team build outs.) The prevailing sense of frustration & doom among job seekers is still very real. Hiring companies are extremely picky (not saying they shouldn’t be, but it’s a stark contrast compared to 2021-2022.) Vs 👉”The Job Seeker’s Market” - Skill areas like Finance & Accounting have incredibly high demand. Industrial sectors are is booming. Unemployment is still right around 4%. Hirewell's volume solutions hiring projects up-ticked  in Q2. None of my friends who work in ‘recession proof’ industries have any idea what I’m talking about when I say ‘hiring is slow’ because they can’t find anyone to hire. And the latest observation, as promised: counter offers are on the rise. Yes, you read that right. We’ve seen an increase in the number of counter offers (from current employers) and competitive offers (from other ‘new’ companies competing for candidates) over the last quarter. This is usually indicative of an all out, hair-on-fire Employer’s Market. Which I think we can all agree, we’re not in. Or can we? The truth is, we all have collective Silo Syndrome. We may all understand how segmented the job economy is on a macro level. But on a micro level, we only see what’s in front of us. And whatever narratives we hear people parrot. Some jobs and industries are hot. Some are ice cold. At every point in time, not just now. But when our market awareness is limited, it’s easy for job seekers to think the world is melting down when it isn’t. And easy for companies to think they’re holding all the cards when they’re not. For job seekers: gaining new skills ain’t easy. But transferring those skills to do a different industry is much more doable. For hiring companies: any worker who managed to survive 5 rounds of layoffs isn’t going to be in a hurry to make a move. You have to motivate them to do so. When their current companies have been cut to the bone, their leaders are absolutely motivated to keep them. — Like my content? Sick of scrolling LinkedIn? Subscribe to my Talent Rants & Sarcasm Newsletter, here: https://lnkd.in/dsgURdc

Are you having a hard time finding a new job? Are offers not coming in like they did in the past? It’s likely not you. Here are 3 reasons that may help explain what is going on. 1 – Some companies who over hired during the pandemic are still working through layoffs which puts more competitive talent in the job seeking pool 2 – “AI has leveled the playing field for the resume” – Nearly half of job seekers are using AI to boost their resume which makes job competition more difficult 3 – Post pandemic hiring processes have changed and companies are now taking more time and being much more selective in who they hire rather than grabbing what they can as quickly as they can Navigating the job market these days now relies more on patience, realism, and networking. #jobsearch #resume #networking #pivotgrowthpartners #pivotgrowth From the Fast Company article by Hillary Hoffower – “It’s Not You – Finding a New Job Has Gotten Harder. These 3 Reasons Explain What’s Going On” https://vpep.ai/lesle05

"It's not that hard to find a job" "I never struggled..." "I get headhunted all the time" "I have never been ghosted by a recruiter before" How about this... if you're not actively seeking a job right now, keep quiet on the market. Job seekers are competing with new grads, people who have been laid off, and discrimatory biases. If I hear one more thing about how you have never had to worry about having your bills paid, having a job, getting out of debt. THEN THERE'S THE DOOR. 🚪 Even if you don't have the authority to hire, tag someone in another's post, like, comment for reach. Stop invalidating people's real experiences. No one is lying about being broke or unemployed. Your opinions are not helpful, please be instead resourceful and help hire a connection. That's all folks, #KCspeaks #like #comment #commentforreach #jobseeker #GENZ #hiring #relocation #vetshirevets

After being laid off, my client landed an amazing job offer with more $$$ in just about 3 months. He lost her job due to his companies layoffs but didn't let that determine his value. He was a top performer and excellent at what she did, but finding himself unemployed was tough. But he wasn't alone in his journey. Here is what helped him…. He contacted me, and I helped him prepare for interviews, build his self-confidence, and ace them! ↳ We use AI tools to tailor his resume and LinkedIn profile. ↳ Then, he started applying for jobs strategically. ✨I advised him to apply strategically, only to jobs where he knew he had an advantage. ↳ Finally, I helped him to prepare for interviews quantifying his achievements and contributions using the STAR method. And guess what? He landed a job offer in record time! Being laid off doesn't change your value. There is hope, and your job offer could be soon! Keep moving forward, and don't give up! Agree? Disagree? Let's start a conversation. Share your story. 👇 ——— If you need help in your career to land your remote role 🎁 with a 6-figure salary. DM "Pivot” for more details. ♻️ Please repost to help your network and follow me, Elvi Caperonis for more in the future. #personaldevelopment #jobseekers #careers

Thank you Jeff James and thenewstack for allowing me and other Talent leaders to give tips/tricks to individuals who are currently conducting a job search. In a market downturn, it is imperative for a resume to stand out among hundreds of other applications. Leveraging your active network is single most effective way to help you land your next role. Please check out the article below for additional expert advice: https://lnkd.in/gdNS9DW8 #jobsearch #talentadvice #leveragenetwork #jobhuntingtips

Six weeks into an unexpected vacation and career shift to Job Hunter Extraordinaire™, I've learned a lot and experienced more than I expected. With so many layoffs rocking the tech industry, the job market is rough, and that's putting it lightly. For context, I have been in the software industry for 20 years, working with companies of all sizes, local to globally distributed. To date, I have applied to 151 jobs and had a handful of interviews. But looking for a job is hard. It's too easy to feel hopeless, lost, or like a failure. Intrusive thoughts can hit hard: Am I good enough? What am I doing wrong? What if no one wants to hire me? If you can relate to any of these, I'm here to tell you: You ARE good enough! You're not doing anything wrong! Someone WILL want to hire you! It's the job market and the current state of the industry. Focus on your process for finding a job. Re-evaluate your resume and cover letter. Look for tools you can use to help you stand out. Don't be afraid of using AI to help rewrite descriptions using your own words, but don't just blindly ask, copy, and paste what AI gives you. Make it your own. If something doesn't work, try something new. Adapt and overcome. Connect with me to expand your network and get introductions to places that are hiring! We're all in the same boat, and it costs nothing to lend a hand. Keep trying, you've got this! #JobHunters #TechJobSeeker #CareerShift #JobSearchJourney #TechIndustryInsights #CareerResilience #JobMarketReality #JobSearchStruggles #CareerTransition #SoftwareIndustryInsider #CareerAdvice #JobSearchTips #TechIndustryChallenges #JobHuntSupport #StayResilient #AdaptAndOvercome #AdaptAndOvercome #NetworkingInTech #CareerPathReflection #AIinJobSearch #JobSearchEncouragement

Despite the strong numbers in the labor market, many hopeful job seekers are facing a tough reality. With unemployment rates low and job openings high, why does the path to a new job feel more challenging than before? 🤔?   Stories of layoffs fill our LinkedIn feeds and Glassdoor is buzzing with talk of recruiters vanishing mid-process. Have you experienced a tougher job hunt recently? Share your stories and tips with others navigating this perplexing job market.  #JobSearch #CareerOpportunities