Listen "Episode 84: Why Job Seekers Struggle in 2024: Networking Tips, Market Realities, and What Economists Keep Getting Wrong with Joel Lalgee"
Episode Synopsis
Are you a job seeker trying to find your way in today’s tricky job market? Let’s be real—networking can feel like the magic key to unlocking career opportunities, right? But with so many people competing for the same roles, what challenges are you bumping into? And how has remote work changed the game for us all?
In this episode of Recruiting is No Joke, host Joel Lalgee dives into the ever-changing landscape of recruitment and job searching. He highlights the vital role of networking and shares insights from the recent Breakfast USA event in Nashville. Joel also tackles the current job market hurdles, touching on a viral story about Summer Meyers’ unconventional LinkedIn strategy. He sheds light on economic narratives that often overlook the real struggles faced by job seekers and discusses the effects of return-to-office mandates.
The episode goes further to explore generational workplace dynamics, the redefinition of professionalism, and the value of mentorship. Joel encourages you to think outside the box when job hunting.
Ready to unlock your career potential? Tune in and discover strategies to help you stand out in this competitive landscape!
In this episode:
(00:03) Introduction to the episode
(00:37) Live event experience
(01:12) Value of networking
(04:26) Viral job search story
(08:01) Job market dynamics
(10:43) Return to office mandate
(13:46) Employee sentiment on office return
(17:21) Generational workplace issues
(19:15) Generational perspectives on professionalism
(21:37) Mentorship in the workplace
(22:35) Defining professionalism
(23:31) Engagement with the audience
(24:19) Podcast wrap-up and future plans
About Joel Lalgee
Joel Lalgee is an internationally known recruitment leader and coach who has helped thousands of recruiters build their brands online. In 2015, Joel started recruiting for a small start-up agency in Milwaukee. He quickly found his passion for recruitment. In 2019, he discovered content marketing, publishing his first posts on Linkedin. Since then, he has grown to over 400k followers, and his content has been seen over 1 billion times. In 2023, he started a business specializing in coaching recruiters, marketing consulting, and influencer partnerships.
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LinkedIn
Website
Instagram
TikTok
X (formerly Twitter
Resource Links
Summer Meyers' LinkedIn Profile
Yahoo Article on Job Market
This episode is brought to you by Sourcewhale, the ultimate platform for streamlining your recruitment process and connecting with top talent efficiently. Discover how Sourcewhale can transform your hiring strategy and empower your team to thrive.
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In this episode of Recruiting is No Joke, host Joel Lalgee dives into the ever-changing landscape of recruitment and job searching. He highlights the vital role of networking and shares insights from the recent Breakfast USA event in Nashville. Joel also tackles the current job market hurdles, touching on a viral story about Summer Meyers’ unconventional LinkedIn strategy. He sheds light on economic narratives that often overlook the real struggles faced by job seekers and discusses the effects of return-to-office mandates.
The episode goes further to explore generational workplace dynamics, the redefinition of professionalism, and the value of mentorship. Joel encourages you to think outside the box when job hunting.
Ready to unlock your career potential? Tune in and discover strategies to help you stand out in this competitive landscape!
In this episode:
(00:03) Introduction to the episode
(00:37) Live event experience
(01:12) Value of networking
(04:26) Viral job search story
(08:01) Job market dynamics
(10:43) Return to office mandate
(13:46) Employee sentiment on office return
(17:21) Generational workplace issues
(19:15) Generational perspectives on professionalism
(21:37) Mentorship in the workplace
(22:35) Defining professionalism
(23:31) Engagement with the audience
(24:19) Podcast wrap-up and future plans
About Joel Lalgee
Joel Lalgee is an internationally known recruitment leader and coach who has helped thousands of recruiters build their brands online. In 2015, Joel started recruiting for a small start-up agency in Milwaukee. He quickly found his passion for recruitment. In 2019, he discovered content marketing, publishing his first posts on Linkedin. Since then, he has grown to over 400k followers, and his content has been seen over 1 billion times. In 2023, he started a business specializing in coaching recruiters, marketing consulting, and influencer partnerships.
Recruiting is No Joke Social Media
Website
TikTok
X (formerly Twitter
Resource Links
Summer Meyers' LinkedIn Profile
Yahoo Article on Job Market
This episode is brought to you by Sourcewhale, the ultimate platform for streamlining your recruitment process and connecting with top talent efficiently. Discover how Sourcewhale can transform your hiring strategy and empower your team to thrive.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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