“I was laid off three times last year.
It took me seven months to find a job.”
So far, in 2024, the job market has beengetting tougher.
Layoffs are up, wage growth is slowing down, and unemployment has ticked up to 3.9%.
She says, “I was laid off three times last year.
It took me seven months to find a job.”
According to Forbes,over 305,000American workers were laid off in 2023.
“If you have 300 roles posted, you have 2,000 people applying to each role.
How long do you think that takes?
So, what’s a job seeker to do?
Kourtlynn shared four things she would do if she were unemployed right now:
1.
I have multiple resumes saved because my resume is not one-size-fits-all for the positions posted.”
Next, she would online grid, online grid, online grid.
“At every company I’ve been at, all referrals must be contacted or interviewed at some point.
She suggests applying with temp agencies and staying off the beaten job-board path.
“I would go to temp agencies.
Research companies and apply on their websites, not through sites like LinkedIn or Indeed.”
“Job security is not all that secure right now,” Kourtlynn says.
“I have screened countless people who are currently in a role and are considering other options.
It’s smart to stay abreast of openings and to keep your interview skills sharp.”
I hope that candid conversations around the state of employment and the hiring process will bring about change.”
