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This part of the No BS Career Advice was difficult to write and I know you know it is true.
The job market for LinkedIn users has been horrible for several years.
Beginning with Meta’s layoffs in early November 2022, firms have been reducing headcount for people who are on LinkedIn–white collar professionals is what they were called in times past. Now, let’s think of them as college-educated people who work on a computer. This isn’t because of AI. ChatGPT wasn’t even announced until late November 2022.
I won’t blame the federal government for the problem even though there is a case to be made for it. I think the post-Covid boom and the explosive growth some firms experienced after lockouts coupled with high inflation and interest rates to combat it created stagflation. Firms just ran out of momentum and reduced headcount.
Here’s the next part–LinkedIn reported that most job searches take over 6 months.
Are you prepared for that financially and mentally?
If you’re like most people, you aren’t.
Finding a job is hard under good conditions and these are not good conditions. I think there are reasons to think that there are some politicians who know it and are ready to act but that takes time.
Capital conservation and grinding to find a job are in order.
Ⓒ The Big Game Hunter, Inc., Asheville, NC 2025
As I do, I shared a lot of information this week to help. Among the articles I released was:
Another Resume Mistake Job Hunters Make https://wp.me/p4aIk1-mtI
Questions to Prepare for With the Executive Search Firm https://wp.me/p4aIk1-aTl
It’s Not Just What You Say on Interviews https://wp.me/p4aIk1-lg5
An Underutilized Tool for Networking and Recruiting https://wp.me/p4aIk1-2Px
You Certify Yourself https://youtu.be/dpwbCkBemr0
Resume Mistakes: Not Quantifying Your Impact https://wp.me/p4aIk1-mtL
AI for Job Hunters https://wp.me/p4aIk1-mu8
Your Former Employer Won’t Let Employees Write LinkedIn Recommendations https://wp.me/p4aIk1-muc
Take A Chance https://wp.me/p4aIk1-1Iq
Why Are Big Tech Professionals Struggling to Find Work? https://wp.me/p4aIk1-mtU
Using a Proper Handshake or Bow https://youtu.be/WMWAiQxKfHA
Curating Your Life: Choose Greatness https://wp.me/p4aIk1-muv
Public Layoff Announcements https://wp.me/p4aIk1-mu5
Finding a Job as an Executive or Leader https://wp.me/p4aIk1-muz
Career Coach Office Hours: February 4, 2025 https://wp.me/p4aIk1-muJ
How to Respond to “The Wince” When Negotiating https://wp.me/p4aIk1-9xs
How to Apply for a New Job After You’ve Been Fired https://youtu.be/p9z_NJD68WE
Should You Apply If They’ve Interviewed A Lot of People? https://wp.me/p4aIk1-lgN
Temp Jobs: Launchpad to Your Career https://wp.me/p4aIk1-muq
Top Finance Jobs for Grads https://wp.me/p4aIk1-muC
Laid Off at a Company That Has Announced Cuts of Poor Performers https://wp.me/p4aIk1-muS
#NEWLinkedInFeature(s) Captured in the Wild 2025 https://wp.me/p4aIk1-muG
Ask This Question on Your Next Job Interview https://youtu.be/bXTCxt10ITQ
I also read a few pieces from others I want to share:
5 Job Search Secrets I Didn’t Learn Until I Became a Recruiter
Essential LinkedIn Guide for Today’s Executive Job Search
Want To Become An Executive? These Are The Traits You’ll Need
How to Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile For AI
Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
