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Tired of Being Demure, Time to Be Diabolical

How being bold in this job market is the key

August 22, 2024

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  • 🧑‍✈️ Career Copilot: Demure or diabolical. Why being bold pays off.

  • 📉 Layoff Report: GM, JustEat, X, Ubisoft

  • 📈 Trends & Data: Rising Unemployment Might Be a Sign of Opportunity

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Tired of being 😇 demure, time to be 😈 diabolical (how being bold in this job market is the key)

Trans TikTok influencer Jools Lebron has the internet ablaze with her video on how to be demure in the workplace. It’s hard to scroll any social feed without hearing about someone being “very demure, very mindful.” But as our friends at Wingstop brilliantly put it: “I’m tired of being demure, time to be diabolical”

And honestly, that’s the energy we need in today’s job market! Being demure—quiet, modest, and overly cautious—might feel safe, but playing it safe won’t help you stand out when the competition is fierce. So, let’s talk about taking your job search from demure to diabolical. Here’s how you can make bold moves that get results:

Making Bold Career Moves

Demure: Waiting for the perfect job to come to you, quietly sending out applications without follow-ups, and accepting the first offer that comes your way.

Diabolical: Researching companies that excite you, sliding into hiring managers’ DMs with confidence, and showing them why you are the game-changing hire they didn’t know they needed.

It’s time to switch up your strategy. Let’s leave the modesty behind and embrace the power of boldness.

Demure is Out. Diabolical is In.

Here are some classic demure job-seeking behaviors—and how you can flip them on their head to be more diabolical:

😇 Demure: Polishing up your resume and hoping for the best.

😈 Diabolical: Sending a video pitch with your application or showcasing an unexpected project that directly speaks to the company’s needs.

😇 Demure: Hesitating to negotiate for better pay or benefits.

😈 Diabolical: Walking into negotiations with a solid understanding of your market value (because you’ve done your homework), and confidently asking for what you deserve.

😇 Demure: Sticking to traditional roles and staying in your comfort zone.

😈 Diabolical: Pivoting to emerging fields like AI or green tech, where you can leverage your skills in innovative ways and set yourself apart from the competition.

Become Diabolical with These Resources

Ready to stop being demure and start making waves? We’ve got you covered with some powerful tools to help you stand out:

Final Thought:

In today’s job market, being demure may get you noticed, but being diabolical will get you hired. So, let’s embrace the diabolical energy—go after what you deserve, and let’s make some bold career moves together!

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Rising Unemployment Might Be a Sign of Opportunity

Recent data shows an increase in the unemployment rate, sparking concerns about the labor market’s health. However, the underlying reasons suggest that while we should remain vigilant, there’s reason for cautious optimism. The rise in unemployment is largely driven by workers entering or re-entering the labor force, indicating confidence in job availability. Wage growth remains strong, keeping the labor market attractive to job seekers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Unemployment Rise: The unemployment rate has increased by 0.55 percentage points since early 2023, driven by both job losses and new entrants to the labor force.

  • Labor Market Entrants: A significant portion of this rise is from people rejoining the workforce, showing confidence that jobs are available.

  • Wage Growth: Wages continue to grow steadily at around 3.2%, offering strong incentives for workers to return to the job market.

  • Job Availability: Job postings remain 13% higher than pre-pandemic levels, suggesting that while finding jobs may take longer, opportunities are still abundant.

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