Career Contessa Why Work Feels So Hard Right Now—And How To Fix It
Mar 4, 2025
In this insightful chat, Catherine Fisher, LinkedIn's career coach with extensive corporate experience, dives into why work has become increasingly challenging. She addresses workforce shifts and the pressure of rapidly changing roles. Catherine offers practical strategies to manage stress and suggests targeted job search techniques. She emphasizes the importance of leveraging transferable skills when making a career pivot and shares tips on building a strong professional network. Tune in for actionable advice on navigating today's complex job market!
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Host's Personal Job-Search Win
- Lauren McGoodwin shares that the tactics discussed helped her land a new role last year.
- She credits these strategies with helping her manage rapid change in a new job.
Career Churn Is The New Normal
- People hold twice as many jobs now as 15 years ago, causing constant skill and context switching.
- That pace forces ongoing updates to resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and daily work habits.
New Roles Reshape Skill Demand
- Many in-demand jobs today didn't exist 25 years ago, changing what skills employers need.
- The job landscape now includes roles like growth executives and AI engineers that reshape career pathways.