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What do job seekers need to know about the current labor market? LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on a bonus episode of the #GetHired newsletter to break down the latest economic and workforce data for job seekers. The two discuss the seemingly conflicting realities of a "healthy" labor market while job seekers struggle to get interviews. Karin also says: ?? The job market is solid but hiring is sluggish, leading to increased competition for available roles. ?? The demand for AI-related jobs is rising, so job seekers should upskill in AI tools. ???? Employers value a combination of human and technical skills, so job seekers should develop both. Check out all of Karin's insights on the latest episode of #GetHired at the link below where you'll find an audio player and transcript. You can also listen to the conversation on your favorite podcast player by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/dR556KCJ You can also find addition insights from Karin's team in the newsletter State of the Labor Market: https://lnkd.in/dQEhqnw5

Job seekers concerned about job security in new roles should line up questions to ask about it. Career coach Marnie Lemonik told Business Insider that you can't predict with certainty whether a job is safe. You can check in on it, though. She says to ask interviewers how the role's department would be affected by a staff reduction. Also, ask whether the company has a last-one-in, first-one-out policy. Even younger companies faced the tumult of the COVID pandemic, so ask about how they handled challenging economic conditions in the past. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e57s5xEV Summary ?: Todd Dybas

Cover letters can help humanize resumes. Experts told Harvard Business Review that cover letters show character and can explain the "why" behind your interest in a role. They can also address gaps or pivots. Send one when asked, or when it is optional, HBR says. Keep it to one page, and open by explaining your enthusiasm for the position and the company. Be specific. Then, intertwine your experience with the needs of the role. Pluck an item from the job description and explain how something in your past directly applies to it. Close by describing how your expertise will contribute to the team. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSzwgPhf Summary ?: Todd Dybas

A lot of people fall victim to under-recognition in their professional lives. Nmadinobi Chloé Nwangwu, The Brand Scientist?, joined LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman on the latest episode of the #GetHired podcast to explain why it happens and how people can increase their #visibility and influence. Chloé suggests: ? Be memorable in the right way. ? Get in front of the right eyes. ? Build a reputation that precedes you. ? Get invited to prestigious events. ? Influence decision-making spaces. ???? A transcript of the episode is available at the link below. You can listen to the conversation at the link or on your favorite podcast platform by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/dk6f4RzR

Hiring managers want to meet problem-solvers. They also want to see candidates who are enthusiastic about the role. Career coach Judith Humphrey says to show your high interest in a job by arriving early to the interview. She writes in Fast Company that candidates should show up about 10-15 minutes early. Doing so relays that you're ready to go and gives you time to settle in. Humphrey also says to prepare a script about what excites you about the position. Relay these points early in your conversation. Use positive language in your answers and share insightful praise about the company. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezC_5kJn Summary ?: Todd Dybas

Use artificial intelligence to write your job applications, and you run the risk of sounding like everyone else. Former hiring manager Jeremy Schifeling tells CNBC Make It that he noticed some patterns when AI first seeped into the public consciousness. For example, cover letters and other materials used the same phrases after being spurred by the same prompt. Differentiate your AI prompt to stand out, Schifeling says. Ask AI what the hiring managers want to see and how your resume should represent those points. Give your materials a final pass with both the AI and your eyes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/deCCkMaP Summary ?: Todd Dybas

Job search burnout can be tormenting. Career coach Julia Korn writes in Forbes that job seekers should get organized before starting their search to curb burnout. Bring materials up to date and outline how you'll structure the search. Also, consider what you're looking for in the search, Korn says. Are you pursuing specific companies, roles or styles of work? Next, use time-blocking to schedule your search efforts. Thinking about your job search duties all day, every day will lead to burnout. Korn recommends using daily two-hour windows instead. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFThFyuk Summary ?: Todd Dybas

The latest episode of #GetHired with Andrew Seaman is out. In this episode, Andrew sits down with "That Career Coach" Kendall Berg. She dives deep into the #career game and how to position yourself for #success. For example, Kendall suggests: ?? Learning the Rules:?Understand workplace dynamics to navigate office politics and network strategically. ??? Self-Advocacy:?Speak out about your goals and ask for what you want to advance in your career. ?? Effective Communication:?Express your ideas in a way that fosters collaboration and builds strong relationships. Check out the full transcript at the link below. You can also listen to the conversation there or on your favorite podcast platform by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/dZE5H292

One benefit of job hopping is gone: Wages for those staying in their jobs nearly match those of people switching to new gigs, The Wall Street Journal reports. This merging of trend lines — mostly driven by the decline in job hoppers receiving more money for taking a new role — is compelling workers to stay put. Job seekers breaking through a tenuous and muddled job market to new positions are receiving lower salary offers than in the past, too. The Journal also notes that "dry promotions" — ones with a job and responsibility bump, but not a raise — are also on the rise. One industry doing better than average? Finance. Banks have made money and are spending some of it on recruiting senior-level talent. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enS5BxqC Summary ?: Todd Dybas

Grabbing the spotlight to shift it onto yourself can be daunting — or even sweat-inducing. But exposure helps job searches and careers. Career coach Julia Korn says knowing why you want to promote yourself helps reduce the cringe factor. Knowing your "why" informs your "how" and gives you a manageable path, Korn writes in Forbes. Decide whether you want to establish yourself as an expert, or be in-demand. Then, change your mindset so the focus is on sharing value with others, instead of self-promotion for the sake of it. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_iGrPpP Summary ?: Todd Dybas