The labor market feels eerily calm on the surface. Unemployment still hovers near 4 percent in both the US and Australia, and it has not yet reached 5% in the UK. Yet, experienced professionals looking for work in corporate, startups, government and nonprofits tell a very different story. Over the past quarter my coaching inbox has filled with job seekers, from vice presidents to team managers forced to write résumés for the first time in over a decade, and directors competing with their former interns for hybrid roles that pay 20 percent less.

After interviewing Priya Bhola Rathod, Indeed’s career-trends expert, for my podcast last week, I’m convinced the squeeze is structural, not cyclical. Below are the three forces reshaping white-collar work, and the countermeasures every corporate professional should deploy now.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Introduction to Career Conversations
• 06:38 Navigating Industry Changes
• 09:41 The Importance of Networking
• 12:43 Understanding Age and Experience in Job Markets
• 15:35 Overcoming Overqualification Concerns
• 18:21 Re-entering the Workforce After a Break
• 30:44 Tailoring Resumes for Success
• 31:34 The Impact of AI on Job Applications
• 33:35 Understanding AI's Role in Job Markets
• 35:35 Navigating Job Descriptions and LinkedIn Profiles
• 37:40 Cultural Differences in Job Narratives
• 40:36 Evaluating Company Culture During Job Applications
• 42:33 Leveraging AI Tools for Job Seekers
• 45:36 Final Thoughts on Job Searching and Resources

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 299 - First 90-Day Leadership Moves Matter: Proven Strategies to Listen, Act Symbolically, and Avoid Hasty Personnel Decisions in New Roles
• Indeed
• Glassdoor

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.