Episode 55: How to Make a Hard Job Search Easier in 2025
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall provides tips and strategies to make the challenging job search process and market a little easier to navigate. Drawing from extensive observations of various job search patterns, she shares practical advice and emphasizes the importance of customizing resumes and interview strategies, considering freelance or contract work for long-term unemployed individuals, and establishing a balanced job search routine. Additionally, Jenn highlights new offerings and services from Work Wonders Careers and announces the podcast's summer hiatus, inviting listeners to explore the archive and stay tuned for upcoming content.
Episodes and Resources:
03:39 The Timing of Applications
04:29 Being a well qualified applicant
05:56 Applying with Intention and Integrity
07:33 Tailoring Your Approach Throughout the Hiring Process
08:15 Considering Freelancing and Contract Work
11:02 Managing Your Job Search Routine
Careers at the End of the World: Reimagining Ambition, Work, and Your Job Search in Unprecedented Times