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Why Job Seekers Struggle in 2024
This is the official newsletter of The Recruiting Is No Joke Podcast. A podcast brought to you by The Realest Recruiter.

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Episode Summary:
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!
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About the Author: Joel Lalgee has built a social media following of almost 700,000. In 2019 he started creating content on Linkedin and since then he has expanded to Tiktok, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram… yeah everywhere. He’s also hosted 2 successful podcasts. His content has been viewed over 500,000,000 times and he now coaches recruitment teams on how to create content successfully to win on social media. If you are looking to work with Joel - Joel provides consulting, advising, and sponsorship opportunities.
You can book a quick call here: https://calendly.com/humanheadhunter/quick-meeting?back=1&month=2023-06
Until next time!
Joel
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