Job Search Strategies for 2025: How to Stand Out, Ace Interviews, and Land Where You Belong with Ruth Smith

Sandra Park sits down with Ruth Smith, a former tech executive and C-suite leader turned career coach, to unpack what it really takes to stay competitive in today's job market. Ruth shares her journey from leading large teams in technology to launching her own coaching practice after job loss, a transition filled with uncertainty, resilience, and reinvention that so many professionals can relate to.If you are a woman in STEM navigating a job search, a career pivot, or trying to climb the ladder in a competitive industry, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset shifts to take ownership of your path.In this episode we cover:Practical job search strategies that actually work in today's marketWhat hiring managers are really looking for in candidatesHow to ace interviews and stand out in a crowded applicant poolThe mindset traps that quietly hold professionals backRed flags to watch for when hiring a career coachWhy building an encore career or business is smarter than everHow to turn job loss into a launchpad instead of a setbackThis episode is for you if:You are actively job searching and not getting tractionYou are considering a career pivot but do not know where to startYou want to know what hiring managers actually thinkYou have experienced job loss and are figuring out your next moveConnect with Ruth Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthsmithtechnology/