Was that JOLTS report finally some good news?!

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Quick Resources!

With about 2k new subscribers in the last month, I want to reshare a couple of hot resources!

1. You can download a list of VC job boards here. I love this resource because it can help you find companies you may be unfamiliar with, but with VC-funding, they are likely to be stable! And many of these companies are small and don’t post on traditional job boards.

2. Looking for remote jobs? I shared a much longer list a few weeks back and these were the top 3 most clicked on - check them out!!
   Flex Jobs (hand-screened so you’re not dealing with fake remote jobs!)
   Remote Source (the largest collection of US-based jobs!) - you can also subscribe to their newsletter here.
   Otta (not exclusively remote, but many remote options, and one of the better job boards I’ve found!)

An increase in job openings?!

If you run in the same circles that I do, then you’ve already read the JOLTS report. If you don’t, then no worries, I read it so you don’t have to!

First, the seemingly good news:

The report exceeded expectations with 9.6M openings - a 690k increase from July! So that might imply more hiring happening…

That said:

1. The hiring rate stayed about the same.

2. We continue to average about 150k jobs added to payrolls each month (that’s about half of what we saw in the first quarter of 2023).

3. You can see where the greatest increases have been - financial, professional services, manufacturing, and government. Some fields (like information/tech are down from July).

So in the grand scheme of things, you’re probably not going to notice a huge change in available jobs.

On the upside, I’ve started seeing more recruiter hiring! I’ve had a few companies reach out to me with opportunities (this had really slowed down most of 2023!), and companies who did layoffs (like Meta and Salesforce) are now rehiring.

This makes me wonder if these companies do anticipate more hiring in the months ahead!

Childcare Disruptions? I’ve got tips!

Last week, I spoke with The Skimm on the topic of navigating childcare disruptions. You can read the extended interview with tips for how to discuss childcare challenges with your employer, and how to find a parent-friendly workplace here.

Employee Retention

If you’re interested in the topic of employee retention, and how it intersects with recruiting, check out this panel interview I did last week!

Speaking of retention, did anyone else catch this article on people leaving their roles shortly after a promotion? My take on the topic here.

A couple of key reminders:
-If you have to fully perform a job before your employer gives you the compensation aligned with that role, then you’re leaving money on the table.
-Looking for jobs shortly after you’re promoted is a great strategy for maximizing your compensation.

That doesn’t mean I think you should look for a new job every time you’re promoted. But it DOES mean that if a promotion process leaves you feeling unvalued, there may be other opportunities out there for you!

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Their job board, Pyjama Jobs also matches you with jobs that are a good fit for your background, and let employers contact you directly.

There are countless platforms for jobseekers out there and they’re all great for different reasons. Kickresume may be the best option for you if you want a lot of customization (they offer 30+ formats, with lots of options for colors, graphics, etc!), if you’re looking for a lot of different AI-powered resources, and if you’re interested in checking out their job board.

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🙋Answering Your Questions🙋

Each, I’ll answer a few of your questions in this section. You can submit your questions here.

I seriously hate that we don’t feel comfortable being honest, but I do think it’s best to disclose as little as possible.

You can minimize the appearance of career breaks on your resume in a few ways:

1. You can list years without months.

2. You can use “consulting” (for example, Dilber Consulting) as a job where the gap is. You can then list any side projects, part-time work, etc. that you worked on during that time. This is what I did when I took a break for nearly a year. (I did actually do contract work during this time - I just chose not to work full time, and bundling it under a consulting company was more organized than listing a bunch of short engagements with different employers.

3. You can also list “career break” without going into specifics, and if asked, be ready to share what you worked on during that time.

In interviews, I suggest keeping it brief and positive. You can say something like:
“After working nonstop for the last 8 years, I’m fortunate that I had the opportunity to step away to travel, spend time with family, and complete a few courses. I’m now refreshed and ready for my next challenge!”

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The In-Flight Amenities 🍱

Each week, I share job openings within my network and a featured jobseeker that I hope we can all support in their job search.

Jobs you need to check out:
I only share roles with a recruiter, hiring manager, or colleague as a contact so you know it’s legitimate, and have someone to follow up with!
Zapier is hiring for a handful of roles!
Part-time remote content coordinator role!
This recruiter posted several remote sales and customer success roles!
Remote paid media strategist role - EST only (recruiter seems to post a lot of openings - she shared this contract programmatic contractor role too!)
Remote UX Designer role, PST hours.
Remote Art Director role - 18 month contract!
Spotted this short-term remote technical recruiter contract!
Remote engineering manager role.
Remote business analyst role.
Remote project manager role with marketing and communications experience.
Remote support engineer role.
Remote software developer role.
And a remote (though SF or NYC preferred) technical recruiter with a DEI focus.

Jobseekers you need to support:
These are people who a recently open to work - check out their posts, and give them a like/comment/share. And if you’re interested in being featured, post with the #opentowork (feel free to tag me to get my attention - I’ll do my best to add you!)
Amy Lima is looking for product designer opportunities after being laid off while on vacation.
Alexandra Montoya is looking for talent acquisition opportunities.
Hannah Robinson is looking for communications or project management roles.
Tanakorn Kittisarapong is a new parent looking for leadership roles in L&D, Communications, Customer Success, and a few other areas after being affected by a recent layoff.
Kennedy Nicholson is seeking sales opportunities after being laid off today.
Gerevus Flagg is looking for marketing manager roles.

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