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You Should Listen to this Episode if…
👉 You're curious about the latest job market trends and how they might affect your job search.
👉 You want to learn how to create a standout resume that catches Recruiters' attention.
👉 You're interested in joining a community of like-minded professionals for career advice and support.
👉 You're navigating multiple job offers and need guidance on how to decline offers professionally.
👉 You enjoy a lighthearted podcast with a mix of career insights and adorable dog cameos!
In Today’s Episode
In this episode, Lavender engages with her audience on a variety of topics, making it an informative and interactive session. She begins by expressing gratitude for her listeners and invites them to share updates or questions. Lavender announces the creation of a subreddit community to facilitate ongoing discussions and support among her audience, especially when she is not streaming.
She shares her decision to remove her TikTok profile and replace it with the subreddit, emphasizing the importance of community interaction and support. Lavender also discusses her excitement about reaching her 41st stream and plans to explore the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highlighting interesting findings about unemployment rates and job market trends across different states, including California, Washington, Arizona, New York, and Illinois.
Lavender provides insights into the job application process, emphasizing the importance of customizing resumes to meet at least 50% of job requirements and the significance of data in resumes. She advises against “mass-blasting” applications and stresses the importance of being concise and clear in resume presentation.
The episode also includes a lively interaction with her dogs, adding a personal touch to the stream. Lavender answers questions from her audience, including how to professionally decline a job offer without closing doors and what impresses her in a resume. She plans to discuss the STAR method for interviews in her upcoming YouTube stream.
Listeners should tune in to this episode for practical job search advice, insights into labor statistics, and engaging community interaction. Lavender's approachable style and willingness to share personal experiences make the episode both informative and relatable.
Episode Timestamps & Topics
13:35💡Bureau of Labor Statistics - State of the Current Job Market, Review and Trends of the Unemployment rate
45:26 💡Other US States' Unemployment rates (comparing California and Washington for those in the Tech Jobs Market)
1:11:11❓I just received another job offer. I'd like to know if there is a professional or courteous way to say no thanks so that I don't close that door.
1:26:47 ❓When you review a resume, what really impresses you?
RE: Launch of Subreddit Community - unfortunately, we weren’t able to (keep) it off the ground! Read more about the story here.
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