Julie Gartell: Why the Job Market Feels Broken—and How to Stay Employable

The world of work has changed, but most people are still following a playbook that no longer exists.Julie Gartell—CareerPREP advisor, founder of CareerPREP Solutions, and former Talent Acquisition leader with more than 20 years of experience hiring everyone from interns to CEOs—joins us to unpack what's really happening in today's job market and what it takes to stay employable.With a background that spans marketing for iconic brands like Chanel, Ralph Lauren, and Donna Karan, and Talent Acquisition leadership for Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach, kate spade, Stuart Weitzman, and MediaCom, Julie Gartell has reviewed thousands of résumés, interviewed thousands of candidates, and seen firsthand how hiring has transformed. Her unique perspective on both sides of the equation—marketing and recruiting—gives her a powerful insight into how people need to brand themselves the way great companies do.In this episode, Julie Gartell shares why the job market feels so broken, how AI is actually changing the hiring process, what the single biggest mistake job seekers make today is, and what hiring managers really think when they read your résumé. She also offers practical advice for recent grads struggling to land their first job, parents wondering if a college degree is still worth it, and professionals navigating layoffs or career pivots.If you're job searching, career transitioning, leading teams, or simply trying to understand the new world of work, this conversation with Julie Gartell will give you strategies you can use immediately.In this episode, we explore:· Why the job market feels broken right now—and what changed· The single biggest mistake job seekers make today· How AI has actually changed the hiring process· What makes someone truly stand out in an interview· Is the four-year college degree still worth it?· What every professional should do right now to stay relevant· How to navigate a layoff or career pivot with confidence· Why LinkedIn matters more than ever—and how to use it effectively· The importance of personal branding in an AI-driven job marketConnect with Julie Gartell:· Website: https://www.careerprepsolutions.com/· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliegartell/· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerprepsolutions/· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerPREPSolutions1· TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careerprepsolutionsBook a Coaching Session:https://www.careerprepsolutions.com/