Category: Jobs

  • You Ask, I Answer: Jobs Lost to AI?

    Phil asks, “I am unclear why jobs will not be lost in the content revolution you describe. It is not just that someone skilled in AI will replace someone who’s not. It’s that someone skilled in AI can quickly do work that might have involved multiple people previously, surely?” In today’s episode, Phil raises concerns…

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  • So What? Identifying red flags in the job market

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to identify red flags in the job market, drawing on community feedback and hard-won experience from both hosts. Here's what this means for you. You gain practical strategies for protecting yourself from toxic workplaces, evaluating potential employers thoroughly, and negotiating terms that actually fit your life. You'll…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Salary Transparency Pros and Cons?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down whether salary transparency is good or bad and explore its impact on job listings, internal pay structures, and workplace fairness. Here's what this means for you. You'll gain a clearer picture of how pay transparency affects job seekers, employers, and efforts to close wage gaps. You'll also learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Agency or Freelancer?

    Ali asks, “When should we use an external agency, and when should we use freelancers?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for watching the video.…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Finding Qualified Candidates?

    Brandon asks, “We’re really struggling trying to find qualified candidates for our open positions. We’re paying competitively, but we can’t find anyone to fit the role. What do you suggest?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Finding Qualified Candidates?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle how to solve a persistent hiring pipeline problem when qualified candidates are hard to find, even at competitive pay. Here's what this means for you. You can fix your talent shortage by shifting from paying top dollar for ready-made hires to investing in raw potential and growing your own…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Getting Hired As a Marketing Analyst?

    Susan asks, “How do I improve my odds of success in getting hired as a marketing analyst?” Watch, listen, or read to find out my answer. Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may…

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  • Mind Readings: Entry Level Means No Experience

    I was helping a friend with some job searches this week on LinkedIn and the number of “entry level” jobs requiring 1-3 years of experience and a skills list as long as my arm was obscene. Those are not entry level jobs. Why do companies do this? They want to pay entry level wages for…

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  • Mind Readings: Entry Level Means No Experience

    Summary In today's episode, I break down the absurdity of companies posting entry-level jobs that demand years of experience and specialized skills in today's tight labor market. Here's what this means for you. You get a clear-eyed look at how mismatched job listings hurt both employers and candidates, plus practical advice for navigating or revamping…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: College Degree for Marketing Success?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle the question of whether you actually need a college degree to succeed in marketing and unpack what the data reveals. Here's what this means for you. You'll get a strategic look at how automated hiring systems screen candidates and how to position yourself based on the type of company…

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