2024 Job Search Fail (Ep 275)

The Job Hunting Podcast

Episode 275 - I'm a Career Coach, and These Are the 5 Reasons You Did Not Get a New Job in 2024

2024 was a tough year for job seekers, and while external factors played a role, it’s crucial to focus on the aspects within your control. In this podcast episode, I explore the five main reasons why you may not have secured a job and, more importantly, what you can do differently in 2025.

Drawing insights from renowned experts, as well as my own experience as a career coach, I will guide you through key mindset shifts, practical job search strategies, and essential interview techniques that can transform your career prospects. In this blog I will summarize the key points from this episode.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to 2025 Job Market
  • 04:03 Reflecting on Job Search Challenges
  • 12:51 Mindset: The Invisible Force in Job Success
  • 29:12 Common Mistakes in Job Applications
  • 39:24 Actionable Steps for Job Seekers in 2025
  • 47:02 New Chapter

Links mentioned in this episode:

  • Job Hunting Made Simple Program
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  • Marisa Peer Ted Talk

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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