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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 11 MIN

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: The Big Job Search Shift Happening Right Now | #147

from The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching with Christian Values · host Patricia Ortega | Transformational Career Coach | Career Counselor

  If the job market feels unfamiliar or "new" to you right now, you're not wrong. Today’s conversation unpacks the shift happening beneath the surface of hiring and how you can think about your materials to bring your best foot forward.  More importantly, this episode reframes the moment we’re in. When the market shifts, opportunity opens first for those who understand the change early. This is about learning how to position yourself clearly, intentionally, and strategically so you can stay ahead of the curve.   You’ll learn: ✔ Why today’s job market feels so different than it did just a few years ago ✔ How AI is changing what hiring systems look for beyond keywords ✔ What “clarity” really means in the modern job search ✔ Why consistency across your resume, LinkedIn, and story matters   Links from this episode:   Cut 3 months off your job search in 90 minutes (start here) Create a clear brand & job search strategy that cuts 3 months off your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive     Learn our 5-step job search strategy: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process Connect with me on LinkedIn (let me know you're from the podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/                 . . . . . . _____________________ Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.             .           .

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