Build an emergency career kit

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There's a lot of negativity out there about the job market, and I get it, because it's a tough time. I've seen clients in different industries lose their jobs, particularly within the federal government, contracting, and international development communities. 

Yet, we are also seeing clients land jobs. Yes, it's a tougher job market but there are still many jobs out there. 

People say it's taking longer to land a job. Guess what? It's not much different than 2024, when it was taking 6+ months for people to land a job. 

When you see on LinkedIn that a job had 1,000 applicants, this refers to how many people clicked on the job announcement, NOT how many people submitted applications! It's also important to remember that a lot of people are shooting off applications to all kinds of jobs in the hopes something sticks, even if they don't meet any of the qualifications! Those people will be disqualified. The pool you're competing against is smaller than you think. 

I say this a lot, but it bears repeating. A smarter job searcher spends more time reaching out to talk to people than simply submitting applications online. 

No matter how you're feeling about the job market, it's important to be ready because one thing is certain: the future is uncertain. These are challenging times. It pays to be prepared for your applications and outreach. 

In May, I'm giving a free 30-minute master class, Build Your Emergency Career Kit, where you’ll learn:

How to identify ideal roles and job titles

AI prompts to help you quickly distill keywords, skills, and analyze job announcements

Tricks for creating a simple, effective resume

How to craft a compelling career narrative

Who you should be connecting with on LinkedIn

Choose the date and time that works best for you and sign up here:

• May 9th at 12:30 pm ET

• May 14th at 2:00 pm ET

We hope to see you there! Feel free to share this with anyone who could use the help.