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How to stand out in today's job market
Manage episode 503713817 series 3420924
In this episode, Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, shares practical strategies for job seekers looking to stand out in today’s increasingly competitive market. With one in four employers planning redundancies, Rebecca offers timely advice on how candidates can navigate uncertainty—whether through gig platforms like Fiverr and Upwork to build skills and connect with potential employers, or by embracing interim and fractional roles that can lead to full-time opportunities.
Rebecca also explores how candidates can position themselves in a hiring landscape shaped by AI and evolving workforce trends. From highlighting your ability to leverage AI for productivity, to understanding the growing popularity of boomerang hires, she draws from her own experience returning to SmartRecruiters and rising to CEO. Tune in to learn how to bring value, stay visible, and thrive in an AI-driven, rapidly changing job market.
SheCanCode is a collaborative community of women in tech working together to tackle the tech gender gap.
Join our community to find a supportive network, opportunities, guidance and jobs, so you can excel in your tech career.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Job Market Strategy (00:00:00)
2. Rebecca's Unconventional Career Journey (00:04:12)
3. The Value of Curiosity in Career Growth (00:14:39)
4. Standing Out in Today's Job Market (00:21:15)
5. Leveraging Gig Work as a Career Strategy (00:32:57)
6. Using AI to Enhance Job Applications (00:40:48)
7. Boomerang Hires and Returning to Former Employers (00:44:48)
8. Navigating Automated Hiring Systems (00:46:57)
191 episodes
Manage episode 503713817 series 3420924
In this episode, Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, shares practical strategies for job seekers looking to stand out in today’s increasingly competitive market. With one in four employers planning redundancies, Rebecca offers timely advice on how candidates can navigate uncertainty—whether through gig platforms like Fiverr and Upwork to build skills and connect with potential employers, or by embracing interim and fractional roles that can lead to full-time opportunities.
Rebecca also explores how candidates can position themselves in a hiring landscape shaped by AI and evolving workforce trends. From highlighting your ability to leverage AI for productivity, to understanding the growing popularity of boomerang hires, she draws from her own experience returning to SmartRecruiters and rising to CEO. Tune in to learn how to bring value, stay visible, and thrive in an AI-driven, rapidly changing job market.
SheCanCode is a collaborative community of women in tech working together to tackle the tech gender gap.
Join our community to find a supportive network, opportunities, guidance and jobs, so you can excel in your tech career.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Job Market Strategy (00:00:00)
2. Rebecca's Unconventional Career Journey (00:04:12)
3. The Value of Curiosity in Career Growth (00:14:39)
4. Standing Out in Today's Job Market (00:21:15)
5. Leveraging Gig Work as a Career Strategy (00:32:57)
6. Using AI to Enhance Job Applications (00:40:48)
7. Boomerang Hires and Returning to Former Employers (00:44:48)
8. Navigating Automated Hiring Systems (00:46:57)
191 episodes
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