Why Finding A Job Will Be Harder in 2024 (6 CRITICAL Job Search Mistakes!)
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Do you ever feel stuck in a seemingly endless job hunt? Applying to every job under the sun, qualified or not? If you're hitting the 'apply' button but hearing crickets, this video is for you!
In today's challenging job market, finding the right job can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. But don’t lose hope just yet! In this video, I'm uncovering the real reasons why job hunting feels tougher than ever and identifying the critical mistakes that might be holding you back.
Here's a sneak peek at what I'm touching on in this video:
✅ Economic factors and job market trends that are directly impacting job availability.
✅ Technology and advancements in AI impacting the 2024 job search market.
✅ How to conquer the ATS to ensure your resume speaks both robot and human to get noticed.
✅ How to bridge the gap between your skills and what employers are seeking.
✅ The critical role of networking and referrals in the modern job hunt.
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00:52 - Reason 1: Economic factors and job market trends.
02:36 - Reason 2: The impact of technology
03:33 - Reason 3: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
04:39 - Reason 4: Increased Competition
06:11 - Reason 5: A mismatch between what job seekers offer and what companies need
08:16 - Reason 6: The networking and referral component.
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Sounds like hr should stop trying to automate and actually do their job
lol…. Who wants to work anymore. Wouldn’t it be nice?
Lol I agree.
you can say that again
She’s working smarter not harder
Agreed. I’m a recruiter and I look at every single application that is submitted. The only ones that don’t make it to me are ones where people answer “no” to qualifying questions, but they’re for legal requirements, like licenses to do certain work, etc. AI is not helping my job in my opinion. A human can better judge an application than AI. The human brain cannot ever be replaced.
Job postings are insane! They list a million different skills that no one has (for entry-level positions).
I totally agree! Just remember they're giving their wishlist. They know that not all qualified candidates will have everything they want.
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin the problem is that with applicant tracking systems, they filter out the people who don't have all of the five hundred qualifications (or aren't lying about their skill set).
Yesss!! It’s ridiculous, for even data entry jobs they want you to be certified in something like that 😂 they be like “certification of the data entry healthcare association” … like what??
I have been searching a year now. I have even applied to far lesser paying jobs and still get the rejection letter. I have 3 interviews lined up this week. Please wish me well. If you are a job seeker, you are not alone.
Sending some positive energy your way. Good luck!
@@taraking8555 Thank you. Just had an interview today and it went quite well.
How did it go? Did you get anything?
I filled out application for a month now since I got fired early last month
@@Userxxx840 It went well. I started a job last week. Life is good again.
Society is so fucking fake, I'm done.
Yes it is.
Kind of, meaning it's made up.
This is exactly how I've felt since moving to the U.K. I've packed my bags waiting for my papers to get done. At least, I was smart enough to not make any substantial investments in the country from my assets portfolio from past ventures.
Yeah a lot of dark-triad personality global elite seems pretty obvious.
I had an interview with a company in August 2023 that lasted 2.5 hours. The interview was with a team and lasted 2 hours, during which they took me on a tour of the production area. After the interview, I followed up with HR, but they never responded to me. Later, I discovered that they had hired someone for an entry-level position without posting the job. This was disappointing and unprofessional behavior from HR. Candidates do not deserve to be ghosted and lied to, and HR should know how to improve themself better.
In my opinion, the reason for the trash job hunting over the past 3 years is NOT just the economy, but also the mad influx of HORRIBLE HR gatekeepers. Apathy up the ying yang, lazy at best practices, 0 discernment, and negative attention to detail. Companies would do a lot of good halving their HR teams/ staffing.
Facts
I have spoken to recruiters that don't t even understand the terms used on the job description and ask u to explain it or say they will verify the meaning from the hiring manager, how don't you understand the job description u are recruiting for. Also, there are many recruiters with entry level experience and minimal skills in their field interviewing skilled or experienced employees with many years under their belt. Makes no sense🤦
HR dept and head hunters are usually very toxic. They shouldn't have so much power honestly!
I’m a 7 year BA and PM, I have been applying like a mad man for the last 5 months and haven’t even gotten an interview. This market is rough
The job market is trash. I have a degree and many years of experience and can't even get interviews for things I am way over qualified for. I've had my resume and cover letter done and redone professionally multiple times. If you do manage to get an interview the majority of the time you are ghosted even when interviews go well and you are given promised follow up dates/timelines. I've invested so many hours of energy and time with no results and now I give up. I'm planning to retire early and move to a cheap state or another country to get out of this rat race. The answer now a days seems to be an entrepreneur or start your own small business.
Recently I was zoom interviewed by two people for a position. A question came up in regards to priorities in my career. I responded back that I am almost 63 and I am at a point where I am not think about my career and I am more concerned about getting a job so I wouldn’t have to pay cobra. The hr person jumped and said interview questions are based on the star system. Whatever that is. In this recent job search not once have I been asked why I feel that I am the best canidate for the position. What concerns me is that people are being hired based on who best answers questions that are somewhat irrelevant.
Your response didn't help your situation. Not sure u were really looking for a job
Perhaps it’s because you sounded like you weren’t interested in staying at your next job for a long time, unless it was for a short time contract.
It costs a lot of money and lots of resources are involved to train new employees.Ppl who change jobs often are a big red flag for recruiters. They always try to avoid a high turn over.
I don’t know, maybe you didn’t sound as disinterested as you did in the answer wrote here, but you just didn’t sound very motivated.
They most likely want someone who’s truly invested in the company, not someone who will just go there to punch in and out doing the minimum.
Put yourself in the shoes of a business owner or a manager in gov. If they have the choice, they will choose someone who will sound like they are motivated try to make their company/department better in some ways and for a while over you.
I don’t know, you have probably have soooo much experience that would help a company, maybe you should have answered that question as if they asked you what you think you could bring to them, as in why you think you are great for that position and word it differently.
It’s no point in even trying anymore
I will, admittedly just to lessen social pressure.
The fact that this video has to be made is proof of what an absolute cancer HR has become.
The human has been removed from human resources. I'm old enough to remember life before ATS and all this gate keeping non sense that started with the Great Recession and has only become worse since. I did all the right things in life. Worked hard, got good grades, went to college. All of this for nothing. Learn a trade or start your own business. We need to go back to the old ways where we worked directly with hiring managers and no online gatekeepers. With inflation and the high cost of everything it takes all you have just to survive day to day.
All this work for some entry level job that will make you work overtime. It's over. Not only do you have to work a job you hate, you have to pretend you love it, and in your free time you have to "network" with people you don't like/don't like you. Playing office politics all day. All this economic productivity and people can't eat without working 60+ hours.
Our ruling class is evil, that's why.
in your free time you have to "network" with people you don't like/don't like you. Playing office politics all day. All this economic productivity and people can't eat without working 60+ hours.
This^^^ this is why I'm done with using linkedin and getting out of the white collar work space. There's WAY too much of this. But then again it's insanely difficult to try to get a blue collar apprenticeship job too! Their HR is using ATS for their jobs too. Praying for everyone in this mess. 6:23 this also just means that companies are just being so picky.
I never leave comments but I must say I used your past videos and and your resume tips. I applied with the new resume and got the interview and didn't hear back until about month and half later saying to do another interview. And then I was offered a position to start January 15th it's the exact job I've been wanting for a while now. Thank you so much for the information. Everyone please don't get discouraged I quit my job because I was so unhappy and couldn't spend time with my kids. It is frustrating trust me plenty of crying and regrets but I changed my focus and my mindset . POSITIVE THINKING AND DETERMINATION AND FAITH IS SO IMPORTANT! Thank you again Professor !!
Congratulations on securing your dream job! Your journey is a testament to the power of determination, positive thinking, and faith. I'm thrilled to hear that my videos and resume tips played a part in your success. Remember, every setback is an opportunity for a comeback, and your story is truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best as you start your new position on January 15th! If you ever need further career guidance, feel free to reach out.
Congratulations Taylor!
Congratulations Taylor. I am on the same journey to applying for my dream job (entry level). I am going to follow Prof. Heather's tips and stay positive and hopefully get my dream job. Thanks for sharing your testimony
Thank you for the video! I took a career break last year. Now employers make me feel like I should be crucified for having that gap on my resume. I kept up with the industry of interest and technology while on my break. Tailoring a resume for each position is exhausting. It is so disheartening! face-pink-tears
I did too and now facing the same obstacle. I got a certificate in PM in 4 months, even so I get rejected. I don’t know what to do.
That’s why I’m teaching my kids to become entrepreneurs, not workers like my parents taught me. You can do all of this and still barely make ends meet. So not worth it anymore. Gen Z seems to have figured it out. Work for yourself!
Gen Z seems to me like the best generation we've had.
Definitely seems like the best alternative at this point. I barely been given a chance in the job market for a good job ever. Most times I had to take what I could get.
Either that, or the job is too far or, the employer lies about where the job is and its just too far out. In Georgia its terrible
Georgia seems like a really corrupt state. So is Texas where I live. The south is awful lol.
Yep that it is@@ChildrensRightsFirst947
Also they might lie about the hours. I applied for a small company's warehouse job last year where the job ad said it was a normal 8 hour shift. Got a call from them and the guy said it was a mandatory 12 hour shift. Long hours is exactly what I was trying to get AWAY from, so I declined.
Yea Dart in Lithonia was like that. They told me I had to work 12 hour shift.. I decline too@@yearginclarke
yes, job seekers are at fault. Can we hold these companies and recruiters accountable for not being fair?
yeah my mom even told me that at some point i will be overqualified. 1. I have an Associate degree. 2. Working on my Bachelor degree. 3. held three jobs. Only issue is that they are not related to the field I am studying for. 4. At this point, suicide is calling.
Money will come and go. But Life goes on.
How can the use of all that technology be legal? The ATS and other systems are unfair. I have been looking for a job for 9 months and I have only netted one interview. I HATE ATS systems!
Me too!
Hi there! I understand your frustration with ATS systems. While they are a common part of the job application process, it's essential to learn how to optimize your resume to increase your chances of passing through them successfully. I have a video that will help: ruclips.net/video/nrvbXFNAk3I/видео.html. Remember, with the right strategies, you can improve your resume's performance in ATS and increase your chances of landing interviews. Don't lose hope, and keep refining your approach.
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin it’s tough to not lose heart after almost a year of job searching and close to 30 revisions of my resume. I’ll keep trying though!
Don Georgevich talks about that. He said to find key words in the job listing and put them in your resume. Revise your resume for each company to fit what the company wants; don't send the same resume to different places.
Real reason is because the US is not a free country, the voice of the people doesn't matter, people have been complaining about this for years and HR gets their way. What matters in the west is nepotism and who knows who and how much coersion/force/government fear you can push down on the lower classes to keep them slaves. If we're all being honest that's the REAL reason.
how do you address age discrimination when searching for a job? I'm 60 and have been turned down for people half my age .
Go into healthcare field that has to do with direct care with patient's. No age discrimination there, they are looking for people. In corporate America at age 60 u are about retiring.
Companies need to hire more people and stop piling so much onto the employees they have. And the government needs to create more jobs.
So kind of you Prof. Thank you for all you do, the way you keep touching lives.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching.
I have been searching for a job for awhile now. I was a former paralegal and now looking to transition to an Admin role without much success. Very concerning. I’m not sure what I am doing wrong.
Hi there! Thanks for watching I understand that transitioning to a new role can be challenging, but it's important not to get discouraged. Your background as a paralegal likely includes valuable skills that can transfer well to administrative roles, such as organization, attention to detail, and time management.
To improve your job search, consider tailoring your resume and cover letter to highlight these transferable skills. Networking and reaching out to your professional contacts can also be helpful in finding opportunities. Don't hesitate to seek out career counseling or workshops to further enhance your job search strategies. Keep your confidence up, and with persistence, you'll find the right opportunity. :)
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin Good contents, coming from a certified t=reverse recruiter , you just provided insane contents ,everyone should follow the advice provided
Yes, yes and yes looking for a job sucks and is a full time job.
Job hunting is broken beyond imagination. What happened to the days where an entry-level role you could simply apply and interview briefly and simply start the job. Now entry-level jobs have seven or more stages costing you hours and hours and then you can get ghosted. Ridiculous.
This was very helpful and informative! Thank you so much!
So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching. What job search hurdle have you faced recently?
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin I have been applying for graphic design roles and have been getting rejected constantly which on job search hurdles that I have faced recently and the company Boston Symphony Orchestra. Not giving up and still applying!
It's gotten to the point where one is better off ignoring most of these surprise recruiters that are increasingly asking for highly inappropriate personal info like the last 4 digits of your SSN - report those if you can.
But didn’t the job market grow this year
I am giving up😢
Hang in there. I just got an official offer and guess what? My old director who's with a new company reached out to me about setting up a new role in my territory. And other recruiters have been hounding me too all of a sudden. When it rains it pours.
Nothing but fluff and shout outs to her other videos
Sorry you feel that way. Thanks for watching.
Why are they not teaching this in schools? Rather than giving us degrees that don’t mean anything.
I have had 5 different jobs in the last 10 years now so my resume fits better on 2 pages. Is a 2 pages resume acceptable, or will it be rejected if it's more than 1 page?
Most likely rejected because they only want your last 5 to 6 past jobs unless you worked their 10 years straight.
That's just nonsense. The more you made in life the worse?
This seriously sounds exhausting
Thanks a lot Charli Walton of Marriott hotels for black listing me for eternity.
Wow....all this added complexity is really unessusary.
Lol! So sorry you feel this way. Are you currently in the job search? What type of position are you looking for?
everyone is keeping there job the economy is not fair,
Life is not fair grow up and get over it.
@@blacklyfe5543 Why should people have to get over it? Fight the system, that's the best way to deal with it.
@ChildrensRightsFirst947 you can't fight the system and because I said so
Hundreds of millions of American applicants vs billions of Global applicants to America 😞😞
All this has been going on for 15+ years. Nothing new.
You don't get a job cause no one is hiring at the first place. Nothing has to do with correcting resumes.😂
HR and recruiters are a bunch of clowns
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Thanks for watching!
World is changing. Utilizing AI and other technologies is a wonderful idea.
I totally agree! Thanks for sharing.
i love America
Gave no actual info. Dislike
Suddenly, none of your skills and qualifications are no longer valid but you got a job before where you were successful in your role. That is ridiculous!
thank you so much, I love your accent and energy.
This is a great channel full of realistic ideas and strategies for job, corporate industry and IT/software growth. I am a SAP Basis HANA consultant by profession. You have just won yourself a new subscriber 😂.
the economy is doing great.
Hi there! Thanks for watching. Yes, I agree. There are certain sectors of the economy doing great and in general, the job market is still hot. However, there are a lot of sectors that are not doing as well. What industry are you currently in?
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin CPA currently doing work for a mass transit system in a major metropolitan area.
@Fadexd888 not if you can't write a coherent response.