We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: The Big Job Search Shift Happening Right Now | #147

  If the job market feels unfamiliar or "new" to you right now, you're not wrong. Today’s conversation unpacks the shift happening beneath the surface of hiring and how you can think about your materials to bring your best foot forward.  More importantly, this episode reframes the moment we’re in. When the market shifts, opportunity opens first for those who understand the change early. This is about learning how to position yourself clearly, intentionally, and strategically so you can stay ahead of the curve.   You’ll learn: ✔ Why today’s job market feels so different than it did just a few years ago ✔ How AI is changing what hiring systems look for beyond keywords ✔ What “clarity” really means in the modern job search ✔ Why consistency across your resume, LinkedIn, and story matters   Links from this episode: Learn about our process: https://theuncommoncareer.com/90   Learn about The Career & Brand Strategy Intensive: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive          ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ STEP 1: LEARN THE STRATEGY 📥 Start with the Job Search Podcast Roadmap - the most popular episodes for every stage of your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap 📥 Learn our 5-step job search strategy: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process   STEP 2: LET'S CONNECT 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn for additional resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/ 💬 Have a question or topic suggestion? Leave a voice memo: https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask   STEP 3: GET FOCUSED SUPPORT Ready for strategic support in your job search? Apply for coaching: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call Or start with The Career Brand & Strategy Intensive: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive           . . . . . . _____________________ Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believe excellence and