123: Searching for a Job in Today’s Market with Greg Sterling

The John Poelstra Show

Greg Sterling joins me to share his experiences navigating a layoff and finding a job in the current market.

Conversation Summary

Losing a job is never easy, even when the economy seems strong. Greg Sterling was was part of a layoff at Red Hat after 13 years with the company. He spent the last 7 months searching for a new position. We talked in November 2023 to get his insights on the current job market and advice for others trying to find new work.

Key Takeaways

• Job searching can be very discouraging with extremely low response rate
• Companies can receive an overwhelming 500-1000 applicants for a single role in minutes
• The current job market is very tight with companies being extremely selective
• Networking continuously is crucial, though even close contacts may not respond
• Self-care through exercise or other outlets helps manage the emotional toll
• Finding local opportunities rather than remote roles yields better results
• Asking for feedback after rejections can provide useful insights to improve
• Regularly tweaking your resume to polish message and fit is important
• Recruiters tend to only work with those they can easily place in a role
• Set limits on job search time to avoid burnout

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