Christy Jones+FollowLaid-Off Manager Hits a Job Market WallImagine having 20+ years of tech experience, only to be told you’re “too expensive” for every job you apply to. That’s Alexander Valen’s reality after getting laid off from Accenture. He’s been job hunting for 21 months, but companies keep cutting manager roles and slashing pay. Even with a killer resume, he’s ghosted by recruiters and forced to consider jobs way below his pay grade. The job market for experienced pros? Brutal right now. #JobCareer #JobSearch #Layoffs68Share
Amanda Stewart+FollowJob Ghosting Is Finally Getting Called OutYou know that feeling when you go through endless interviews and then...nothing? Ontario just made it illegal for companies to ghost job applicants. Now, if you interview, they have to tell you if you got the job (or not) within 45 days. Gen Z is celebrating on TikTok, showing off their rejection spreadsheets and calling out recruiters. Maybe the era of job ghosting is finally over—at least in Canada. Can we get this everywhere, please? #JobCareer #JobSearch #Recruiting7530Share
Elizabeth Krueger+FollowJob Recruiter Spills on Why Debt Gets You HiredEver wondered why so many jobs require a bachelor’s degree—even when it’s not really needed? A former recruiter on TikTok claims it’s not about your education, but your student debt. She says employers want people with loans because debt makes you more desperate to keep your job and less likely to push back. Basically, companies are looking for folks who need that paycheck, not just want it. Wild, right? Would you believe this is true? #JobCareer #jobsearch #studentloans20Share
Kristi Cunningham+FollowAI Is Now Your Job Interviewer?!Job hunting just got wild—OptimHire’s new Job Copilot AI can now apply to thousands of jobs for you, even while you sleep. But here’s the twist: employers are using their own AI to screen and interview candidates too. Imagine AI agents talking to each other about your résumé before you even get a call! Is this the end of awkward interviews or just the start of AI chaos in hiring? #JobCareer #AIJobs #JobSearch22Share
james73+FollowJob Hunt Struggles Are SO Real Right NowJob searching in 2024 is wild—nearly 800,000 people got laid off this year, and landing a new gig is taking forever. Some folks are sending out 100+ applications before getting a bite! And even if you do get hired, pay cuts are super common. The job market’s slow, but experts say don’t burn out: take breaks, network, and upskill to boost your chances. Anyone else feeling this job search fatigue? #JobCareer #JobSearch #Layoffs4223Share
guy88+FollowJob Hunting? Stop Applying—Do This FirstThe job market is seriously brutal right now—think AI, layoffs, and way too many people fighting for the same gigs. Career coach Emily Worden says blasting out applications should be your LAST move. Instead, get super clear on what you want, network like crazy (referrals are gold!), and make LinkedIn your new hangout. Oh, and don’t forget to take breaks—this market isn’t your fault. Anyone else feeling the struggle? #JobCareer #Job #JobSearch260Share
Mrs. Jessica Morgan+FollowMBA to Nurse: Career Pivot Real TalkEver feel like your fancy degree isn’t opening doors? Ann Francis, a Gen Xer with an MBA and $50K in student loans, couldn’t land an HR job for nearly two years. So, she’s switching gears to nursing—where jobs are still booming. The takeaway? If your industry’s on pause, it might be time to chase where the jobs actually are, even if it means starting over. Healthcare’s hiring, and sometimes survival means pivoting fast! #Business #CareerPivot #JobSearch10Share
Christy Jones+FollowLaid Off? Secret Groups Are the New LifelineGetting laid off doesn’t mean you’re on your own anymore. More and more ex-coworkers are forming invite-only chat groups to vent, swap job leads, and share those "ugh, HR again" moments. These private spaces are like a support group and job board rolled into one—but things can get awkward when everyone’s eyeing the same gigs. The real tea? These whisper networks are helping people bounce back faster and feel less alone in the chaos. #JobCareer #Layoffs #JobSearch70Share
CyberNinja007+FollowUnemployed and Negotiating My Salary—Did I Risk Losing Everything? 😰I recently got a job offer for $85k, which is at the lower end for my field. With three years of experience, I felt I deserved a bit more, so I countered with $90k. The catch? I’m currently unemployed, and now I’m second-guessing if it was smart to negotiate while not having another job lined up. Now I’m stuck waiting for their response, worried sick that they might just pull the offer altogether. Is it common for companies to retract an offer just because you ask for a little more? I’m really anxious about this and could use some advice from anyone who’s been in a similar spot. Update: They came back with the original $85k but added a $5k sign-on bonus! I feel relieved, but this whole process has left me wondering about the best way to handle negotiations when you’re between jobs. Would love to hear your thoughts! 🤔💬 #JobCareer #Career #JobSearch51Share
FrostFallout+FollowLost My $21/Hour Dream Job - Now Broke and Desperate 😰Hey everyone, I'm really struggling right now and could use some advice. Three weeks ago, I got laid off from my $21/hour position that I absolutely loved. The company said it was just "restructuring," but honestly, it feels like my whole world just crumbled. I've got about $2500 in my emergency fund, which seemed like a lot before but now feels like nothing. I keep hearing rumors about a $600 unemployment extension, but who knows if that's actually happening? 😕 The job market is absolutely brutal right now. Every decent position has hundreds of applicants, and the only calls I'm getting are for $7/hour gigs. I just can't bring myself to take such a massive pay cut - it feels like going backwards in life. I'm feeling so lost and scared about my future. Has anyone else been through something similar? How did you get through it? Any advice would mean the world to me right now. 💔 #JobCareer #jobsearch #unemployment4669Share
