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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 44 MIN

About.... Getting Hired Faster in a Tough Job Market (with Rayla Bailey)

from Tell Me More with Nicole Walters

Y’all… can we be honest for a second?The internet has some of us convinced that nobody is hiring, every job posting is fake, AI is taking over, and the only path forward is to quit your job and become an entrepreneur.But what if that’s not actually true?In this chat I sit down with career strategist and executive coach, Rayla Bailey for a conversation about layoffs, career transitions, salary negotiation, networking, LinkedIn, and what it really takes to get hired in today’s job market.Because whether you're feeling stuck in your current role, wondering if you're underpaid, navigating a layoff, or quietly dreaming about your next chapter, this chat is packed with practical advice and a healthy dose of hope.✨ We Chat About:Why Rayla tells job seekers to stay off the internet after a layoffThe biggest mistake professionals make when they start looking for a new jobHow networking actually works in today's hiring marketWhether LinkedIn is still worth your timeWhat career coaches recommend doing before you ever need a new jobIf you've ever told yourself:"Nobody is hiring.""I'll update my resume when I need it.""It's too hard to get a new job."Friend... this chat is for you.Connect with Rayla Bailey:Website: https://rayla.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raylabailey/Connect with Nicole:Read Context is Everything: https://nicolewaltersofficial.substack.com/Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewaltersWATCH the Tell Me More podcast: http://nicolewalters.com/youtubeEpisode Sponsors:If you're ready to finally sleep great and feel like yourself again, head to bioptimizers.com/nicole and use my exclusive code NICOLE to get 15% off any order.Try Gusto today at gusto.com/NICOLE, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Y’all… can we be honest for a second?The internet has some of us convinced that nobody is hiring, every job posting is fake, AI is taking over, and the only path forward is to quit your job and become an entrepreneur.But what if that’s not actually true?In this chat I sit down with career strategist and executive coach, Rayla Bailey for a conversation about layoffs, career transitions, salary negotiation, networking, LinkedIn, and what it really takes to get hired in today’s job market.Because whether you're feeling stuck in your current role, wondering if you're underpaid, navigating a layoff, or quietly dreaming about your next chapter, this chat is packed with practical advice and a healthy dose of hope.✨ We Chat About:Why Rayla tells job seekers to stay off the internet after a layoffThe biggest mistake professionals make when they start looking for a new jobHow networking actually works in today's hiring marketWhether LinkedIn is still worth your timeWhat career coaches recommend doing before you ever need a new jobIf you've ever told yourself:"Nobody is hiring.""I'll update my resume when I need it.""It's too hard to get a new job."Friend... this chat is for you.Connect with Rayla Bailey:Website: https://rayla.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raylabailey/Connect with Nicole:Read Context is Everything: https://nicolewaltersofficial.substack.com/Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewaltersWATCH the Tell Me More podcast: http://nicolewalters.com/youtubeEpisode Sponsors:If you're ready to finally sleep great and feel like yourself again, head to bioptimizers.com/nicole and use my exclusive code NICOLE to get 15% off any order.Try Gusto today at gusto.com/NICOLE, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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