Looking for a job in today's marketplace can be confusing. Join workplace expert Jeanniey Walden as she takes you on a journey for job seekers that will end in success. Learn the trends, tactics and secrets of landing your dream job.

1. Today’s Job Market
An outlook by Jeanniey Walden

2. A Stellar Opportunity
Since March 2020 the labor market has twisted
and turned in ways no one imagined.
The unexpected global health pandemic created
economic waves of change that have impacted
every aspect of our economy, including jobs.
Today, you sit at the pinnacle of opportunity to
create a future that enables you to follow your
passion while also creating wealth.
Let’s go.

3. My Journey

4. 11M open jobs in December
(But the open roles might not be the roles you want)
Opportunity
The number of hires and total
separations changed little at
6.2 million and 5.9 million,
respectively. Within
separations, quits (4.1
million) and layoffs and
discharges (1.5 million)
changed little.
New opportunities are opening up:
● Food Services
● Retail Trade
● Construction
People are staying longer:
● Transportation
● Warehousing
● Utilities

5. Keep the news in perspective:
LinkedIn looks :-(

6. What is happening?
What do you need to do?
Good news!
Employers plan to hire
14.7% more new college
graduates from the Class
of 2023 than they did
from the Class of 2022,
according to NACE's Job
Outlook 2023 report

7. Gig work is getting crowded
68% of people
looking for work
try gig-working
- That means more
people are looking for
gig work to make
ends meet
Over 50% of retail
workers hours are
getting cut
- That means more
people are looking for
gig work to make
ends meet
32% of tip-based
workers saw a
reduction in tips.
- That means more
people are looking for
gig work to make
ends meet
Source: The Guardian Source: Neghbors.com
Source: CNBC

8. ● Employees are staying longer,
accepting lower salaries
● Companies are closing open roles,
expecting more from current teams
● Job seekers are applying for
everything they see, making it harder
to break through

9. You. Got. This.

10. Breathe A.I.R.
Use this approach to grab an employers
attention right from the start: and stay
engaged throughout your journey.
➔ Be Authentic
Network, Ask, For Help, Help Others
➔ Be Inspirational
Give employers a reason to care.
➔ Be Relatable
Look at the world from the company’s
eyes

11. Be Authentic.
Tom loves soccer. He started
networking at practice and met
players at companies who were hiring.
While Tom looked for a full time
marketing role, he led the fundraising
team for the division.
Tip
Your degree is not
enough. You have other
skills that make you who
you are. Use those to
connect with others and
start networking
everywhere.

12. Be Inspirational.
Frank couldn’t get to the second
interview. So he started sending thank
you videos.
In his videos he demonstrated his
ability to speak multiple languages.
He didn’t give up. In time it paid off.
He got multiple offers.
Tip
Be creative in the way
you work with
employers.
A cover letter is key.
Find other creative wys
to connect.

13. Be Relatable.
Companies with open roles are
looking to get the most out of each
new employee.
Right now, you need to see it from
their point of view.
You both need each other. Give them
the benefit of the doubt.
Tip
Do your research.
Understand how the
company you are
applying to is being
impacted by the
economy.

14. Three Things to Do:
1. Ensure your resume is properly formatted.
a. Create a cover letter
b. Follow up with the hiring manager after
applying
2. Connect to everyone on this call on LI
a. Let them know what you are looking for
b. Ask them for help
c. See how you can help them.
3. Apply for 2 new roles a day
a. Follow up with 2 applications a day
b. Don’t give up
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/

15. Thank you
jeanniey.walden@liftoffcompany.com