ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:

(00:00) Microsoft’s voluntary exit offers, the dilemma of accepting a buyout versus staying, and returning to an unfamiliar job market.

(12:19) We question executives’ pursuit of AI and efficiency, discuss layoffs at Barclays and American Express, redefine PIP more accurately, and run through a layoff lightning round.

(21:10) A discussion of shady downward jobs report revisions over the last two years and why upbeat headlines can feel disconnected from job seekers’ experiences.

(26:38) Chase shares his recruiter-screen breakthrough, keeping interview expectations realistically optimistic, and we debate recruiter accountability, application timing, and hiring deadlines.

(36:33) Ghost jobs article from Fast Company, repeatedly reposted listings, hiring without approved budgets, and when to archive an application and move on.

(42:17) Layoff horror stories from Threads this week followed by Chase’s interview outlook and closing thoughts.

Mentioned in this episode:

link - Fast Company: Ghost jobs have become so common, spotting them is now “an essential skill”.

link - The layoff story conversation started by Shika the Content Strategist (@thegirlyplaybook) on Threads.

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