Episode 295 - How to Stay Focused on Your Career Goals, Even When the Future Feels Uncertain

The job market in 2025 feels like it's operating in a dense fog. For many professionals, particularly those in mid-to-senior corporate roles, navigating a career today is less like following a GPS and more like learning to read a compass in the dark. This uncertainty is not just emotional, it’s systemic. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve seen a wave of redundancies ripple across different sectors. My own coaching clients, many of whom are experienced professionals, were affected. The catalyst? A perfect storm of geopolitical issues, reduced funding, and yes, artificial intelligence.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Navigating Job Search Challenges
• 08:49 Facing Uncertainty in the Job Market
• 18:10 The Fog of Uncertainty in 2025
• 37:55 Taking Action Amidst Uncertainty

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• Reset Your Career
• TalentPredix
• Book a consultation with me
• Episode 23 - Adapting to Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity - with Janet Sernack
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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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