Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search The Truth About the Job Market (and What It Means for Your Job Search)
Nov 6, 2025
The job market might not be as grim as it seems, despite what you hear in the news. Discover how media headlines distort the reality of low unemployment rates. Learn why job searches feel tough, largely due to misleading information and an overload of applicants. Scott shares smarter strategies for job applications, emphasizing direct outreach to employers over mass applications. Plus, uncover the power of building relationships before applying, which can lead to job offers even before you submit your resume!
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Market Strength Vs Perception
- National unemployment in 2023 was the lowest in nearly 45 years, so the market is relatively strong historically.
- Public perception of a terrible job market sharply diverges from this data and creates unnecessary fear.
Media Distorts Job-Market Reality
- Media amplifies negative headlines because scary news sells and skews public perception.
- Scott warns that consuming that noise harms job seekers' mindset and decision-making.
Easy Apply Creates Fake Scarcity
- Easier online applications have dramatically increased applicant volume for single postings.
- That UX improvement creates an illusion of scarcity by making every job look saturated.