"Anybody who tells you that the labor market is booming isn't telling the truth. I consider this the toughest job market I've ever seen for the average job seeker. Companies aren't overhiring like they used to; they're doing precise hiring. That means candidates have a responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they'll either save or make a company money. There are a lot of other things that are playing into what's causing the current job market crisis, too, like generative AI."
"At Amazon, I recruited top talent - what I call "top 1% talent." They approached job searching in a very different way from the average job seeker. It's the same process that I teach my clients now; I call it intentional career design. Many job seekers come with what they feel is a very well-prepared package, but they might not have a great résumé because it's telling, rather than showing, impact."
The labor market is not booming and is extremely challenging for average job seekers. Companies have shifted from overhiring to precise hiring, requiring candidates to demonstrate how they will save or generate revenue. Generative AI and other factors are contributing to the market crisis. Many résumés describe responsibilities rather than quantify impact, reducing candidate competitiveness. Top performers use intentional career design to position themselves by focusing on measurable, monetizable results. A three-step intentional career design approach increases odds of landing desired roles, beginning with identifying a "million-dollar" impact and a seven-figure signature that aligns compensation with quantifiable value.
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