Navigating the Competitive Job Market

The chapter delves into the challenges faced by job seekers, especially in white-collar industries, amidst a slowdown in hiring in tech, finance, and corporate sectors. It discusses the shift towards competition for lower-paying positions in healthcare, government, and leisure, emphasizing the struggle for recent graduates to secure desirable corporate jobs. The focus is on the impact of AI in job applications, the changing dynamics of job interviews, the importance of professional networks, and the challenges related to free work assignments and the expectation of experience from entry-level candidates.