Summary Sunday: Issue 577

Job search in 2025 won’t look much different from the latter part of 2024. How will job hunting in 2025 be different? Personalization, extra effort and followup will be important. I delivered a presentation last week and will be posting about it this week that looks at some of the trends in the job market […]

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Job search in 2025 won’t look much different from the latter part of 2024.

How will job hunting in 2025 be different? Personalization, extra effort and followup will be important. I delivered a presentation last week and will be posting about it this week that looks at some of the trends in the job market and what job seekers can do to stand out. But in the meantime, this week’s summary addresses many of the issues, challenges and changes for a 2025 job search.

In this summary, you’ll find:

• AI-powered job search crackdown
• The reality of the 2024 job market
• “What’s the culture like” is a bad interview question
• Interview resources for big tech
• 2025 resume tips
• Remote-only job boards
• Job search scams
• Changes in the workplace in 2025
• 25 fastest growing jobs in 2025

Thank you to the many voices that are featured here! You help elevate the knowledge of job seekers and career professionals! If you aren’t already following these folks, I think you should.

JOB SEARCH

Companies want to crack down on your AI-powered job search | Business Insider

This article notes some of the problems caused when job seekers overuse or misuse Artificial Intelligence in their job search. From creating resumes with false information to mass applying to using AI to answer interview questions. Recruiters are seeing more applicants requiring them to use AI to sift through the giant stack using AI. This becomes an AI vs AI battle. Employers also are taking more time to assess and interview applicants to evaluate the authenticity of their qualifications.

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2024 Was the Year of the Great Divide in the Job Market | The Job Hopper

What made job search so challenging in 2024? The job market wasn’t as good as the numbers made it look. The number of new jobs created was corrected downward by 818,000 jobs. Unemployment was generally low. But digging deeper, those laid off and unemployed in 2024 were in higher paying jobs plus a growing number of long-term unemployed (those looking for over 6 months) were also in higher paying jobs. The new jobs being created were not at the appropriate level for the unemployed seeking jobs. The prediction for 2025 isn’t bright, but it isn’t worse either. See the 5 tips for job seekers in 2025.

INTERVIEWING

STOP asking: “What’s the culture like?” at job interviews | Arpad Szakal

Asking this question will deliver vague, general, or unhelpful information. Instead, use one or some of the 17 questions in this post to better assess what element of culture is like and get more useful information from the employer.

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Free Interview Resources For Big Tech | Adam Broda

You don’t need to pay for access for interview tips. Many companies share interview tips on their websites to make it easier for candidates to understand their process and succeed. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google and more. Get access to the links to these free resources.
Note: If you are interested in a specific company, check their career page and see if they supply interview resources.

RESUMES

25 Resume Tips for 2025 | Adrienne Tom, Career Impressions

When a credentialed, award-winning, and respected resume writer publishes a list of resume tips, it’s worth resharing! Use this as a guide when updating your resume!

REMOTE-ONLY WORK

Remote-Only Job Boards | Job Search Database

It’s time to find job boards that focus on your area of expertise or preferred work conditions. If you are not familiar with this resource, the Job Search Database identifies over 100 job boards by industry or interest and geography. (Not all employers use LinkedIn or mega job boards.)

Job Search Scams

How to Recognize Fake Candidates and Other Recruiting-Related Scams | Ashby

Recruiters are on the lookout for fake candidates (or those using AI to pretend to be the candidate), but this article also features the red flags for fake job boards and fake recruiters.

For more help and understanding of job search scams, be sure to check out Mark Dyson’s weekly Job Scam Report.

WORKPLACE

7 ways HR will look different in 2025 | Fast Company
HR influences company policies and so changes to their work or role are noteworthy. These predictions by Lars Schmidt include: AI use, DEI initiatives, focus on efficiency, increased learning and development, and the demise of entry-level jobs.

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LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. | LinkedIn News

This list features the 25 fastest-growing jobs over the past three years. It’s refreshing to see that not all the jobs are tech or in healthcare. In first place is Artificial Intelligence Engineer. You’ll see jobs like Event Planner, Security Guard, Research Librarian, and Chief Growth Officer.

The data provided on each job includes: Most common skills | Most common industries | Where the most jobs are | Current gender distribution | Median years of prior experience | Top roles transitioned from | Flex work availability. Sadly, salary information is not included.

MENTIONS

What you need to know to get hired in 2025 | Yahoo! Finance

Kerry Hannon tapped several experts to get their take on the 2025 job market. Key takeaways include:

• Demand is high for healthcare, construction, government, and manufacturing workers
• An increasing number of employers are jettisoning educational and even experience requirements from job postings

Plus get some actionable job search tips to enhance your job hunting skills.

JOB SEARCH VISUAL

Future of Jobs by World Economic Forum: Fastest Growing & Declining Jobs

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