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Revamp Your Job Search Strategy: The Problem Isn't the Market, It Isn't You, It's What You Are Doing
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🎧 AGILE UNEMPLOYMENT PODCAST Episode Notes: "Revamp Your Job Search Strategy: The Problem Isn't the Market, It Isn't You, It's What You Are Doing" 📊 EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this episode, Sabina Sulat addresses the pressing question that emerges in almost every coaching call: "Is it just a bad market, or is my approach the problem?" With fresh employment data and practical strategies, Sabina provides a roadmap for navigating today's challenging job landscape, balancing empathy with accountability.
⏱️ EPISODE BREAKDOWNThe current employment landscape shows unemployment at 4.2%, but that doesn't tell the whole story. Job creation has slowed significantly to about 110,000 jobs monthly compared to over 200,000 in early 2024. Tech companies have laid off 75,000 workers in Q1 alone, while the average time-to-hire has stretched to 44 days across industries. Despite these challenges, certain sectors like healthcare, clean energy, and specialized AI roles are experiencing talent shortages.
Sabina shares stories of clients who successfully landed roles despite the competitive market. Their common denominator wasn't superior qualifications or connections, but rather strategic approaches. The data supports this: referred candidates are 4× more likely to land jobs than cold applicants, yet most job seekers spend less than 20% of their time on networking activities.
💡 COMMON MISTAKES IN TODAY'S JOB MARKETThe numbers game approach rarely works when 75% of resumes never make it past ATS screening systems. Job seekers with unclear professional narratives blend into the crowd instead of standing out. Many either neglect their networks entirely or use them ineffectively with generic outreach messages. Letting rejection affect self-worth creates a negative spiral that impacts future applications. Too many candidates focus on application volume rather than application quality, and many fail to adapt to emerging trends like skills-based hiring.
🔍 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR 2025Successful job seekers get crystal clear on their positioning by articulating specific problems they've solved and the measurable impact they've created. They research with purpose, understanding that 47% of candidates get rejected for insufficient company knowledge. Strategic applicants customize everything from resumes to interview preparation, mirroring the language of job descriptions while highlighting relevant accomplishments.
Networking becomes more effective when focused on seeking insights rather than directly asking for jobs. People are 85% more likely to respond to specific requests for information than general requests for help. Thoughtful follow-up increases offer chances by up to 30%. Developing competitive skills like data analysis, digital collaboration, and AI tool utilization helps candidates stand out in a market where 76% of employers value demonstrated abilities over traditional credentials.
📱 CONNECT WITH SABINALinkedIn: Sabina Sulat
Website: agileunemployment.com
📚 RESOURCESBureau of Labor Statistics Employment Report (April 2025)
LinkedIn Global Talent Trends Report 2025
Society for Human Resource Management Hiring Survey
IBM Skills-Based Hiring Study
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Networking Impact Analysis
Jobscan ATS Research (2025)
#️⃣ SHARE THIS EPISODE#AgileUnemployment #JobMarket2025 #CareerStrategy #JobSearchTips #EmploymentTrends #TechLayoffs #NetworkingAdvice #ATSOptimization
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Revamp Your Job Search Strategy: The Problem Isn't the Market, It Isn't You, It's What You Are Doing
Agile Unemployment: Normalizing the Way We Talk About Being Out of Work
Manage episode 476313668 series 3382955
🎧 AGILE UNEMPLOYMENT PODCAST Episode Notes: "Revamp Your Job Search Strategy: The Problem Isn't the Market, It Isn't You, It's What You Are Doing" 📊 EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this episode, Sabina Sulat addresses the pressing question that emerges in almost every coaching call: "Is it just a bad market, or is my approach the problem?" With fresh employment data and practical strategies, Sabina provides a roadmap for navigating today's challenging job landscape, balancing empathy with accountability.
⏱️ EPISODE BREAKDOWNThe current employment landscape shows unemployment at 4.2%, but that doesn't tell the whole story. Job creation has slowed significantly to about 110,000 jobs monthly compared to over 200,000 in early 2024. Tech companies have laid off 75,000 workers in Q1 alone, while the average time-to-hire has stretched to 44 days across industries. Despite these challenges, certain sectors like healthcare, clean energy, and specialized AI roles are experiencing talent shortages.
Sabina shares stories of clients who successfully landed roles despite the competitive market. Their common denominator wasn't superior qualifications or connections, but rather strategic approaches. The data supports this: referred candidates are 4× more likely to land jobs than cold applicants, yet most job seekers spend less than 20% of their time on networking activities.
💡 COMMON MISTAKES IN TODAY'S JOB MARKETThe numbers game approach rarely works when 75% of resumes never make it past ATS screening systems. Job seekers with unclear professional narratives blend into the crowd instead of standing out. Many either neglect their networks entirely or use them ineffectively with generic outreach messages. Letting rejection affect self-worth creates a negative spiral that impacts future applications. Too many candidates focus on application volume rather than application quality, and many fail to adapt to emerging trends like skills-based hiring.
🔍 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR 2025Successful job seekers get crystal clear on their positioning by articulating specific problems they've solved and the measurable impact they've created. They research with purpose, understanding that 47% of candidates get rejected for insufficient company knowledge. Strategic applicants customize everything from resumes to interview preparation, mirroring the language of job descriptions while highlighting relevant accomplishments.
Networking becomes more effective when focused on seeking insights rather than directly asking for jobs. People are 85% more likely to respond to specific requests for information than general requests for help. Thoughtful follow-up increases offer chances by up to 30%. Developing competitive skills like data analysis, digital collaboration, and AI tool utilization helps candidates stand out in a market where 76% of employers value demonstrated abilities over traditional credentials.
📱 CONNECT WITH SABINALinkedIn: Sabina Sulat
Website: agileunemployment.com
📚 RESOURCESBureau of Labor Statistics Employment Report (April 2025)
LinkedIn Global Talent Trends Report 2025
Society for Human Resource Management Hiring Survey
IBM Skills-Based Hiring Study
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Networking Impact Analysis
Jobscan ATS Research (2025)
#️⃣ SHARE THIS EPISODE#AgileUnemployment #JobMarket2025 #CareerStrategy #JobSearchTips #EmploymentTrends #TechLayoffs #NetworkingAdvice #ATSOptimization
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