Aug 20 2024 59 mins 1
Thriving In Chaos: How To Be Super Successful, Wealthy And Happy In A F*cked-Up World is Jack Kelly’s latest book about current job market dynamics, job search strategies, and dealing with economic uncertainty.
Jack shares his insights on the fluctuating job market, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance and adaptability.
More about Jack Kelly
In this episode, I feature my conversation with my boy Jack Kelly, Compliance Recruiter, entrepreneur, CEO of WeCruitr.io, and Forbes Senior Careers Contributor. He talks a lot about the Future of Work, especially job search.
Show highlights
We discuss Jack’s background as a Forbes writer and how he observes economic trends. Jack highlights the importance of maintaining momentum in both career and personal life.
Jack stresses that job seekers must remain proactive, continuously improving their skills and staying updated with market trends to avoid stagnation.
We discuss the necessity of maintaining momentum and habit-building in job searching.
Jack provides insight into the challenges of today’s job market, acknowledging the proliferation of job scams and the frustrations faced by job seekers, such as being ghosted by employers or encountering fake job listings.
He advises job seekers to be strategic and vigilant, advocating for holistic approaches like networking and leveraging personal connections to discover hidden job opportunities.
Jack also touches upon the broader economic environment, noting the difficulty for white-collar professionals to find new employment due to limited job creation in that sector.
He advises job seekers to adopt various mindsets and practices—such as affirmations and a stoic mindset—to build resilience and stay motivated.
Jack and I emphasize the need for proactive, continuous engagement in career development, including building a network, staying informed about industry advancements, and preparing financially for potential job loss.
Jack concludes that understanding these realities can help job seekers navigate the complexities of the current job market and thrive despite the chaos.
Jack shares his thoughts on AI’s role in the job market and its potential as a valuable tool for job seekers, provided it’s used wisely.
We agree that adaptability and continual learning are key to succeeding in today’s dynamic job landscape.
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