New Week, New Headlines: The Great CEO Exodus: Why Young Workers Feel Unprepared & What's Next for the Job Market
03/13/25 • 31 min
Well, daylight savings time isn't the only thing that doesn't have us sleeping. Kidding!
Record-breaking CEO departures are sending shockwaves through the business world. Meanwhile, half of young professionals feel unprepared for their careers. What's really happening in today's workplace?
In this episode, workplace experts (us, Mel & Francesca) l break down:
⏰ 3:12 Why 56% of young workers feel unprepared for their careers
⏰ 7:35 The skills gap nobody's talking about
⏰ 12:20 Will the job market get worse? 5 key indicators to watch
⏰ 18:40 Would you work in VR? Surprising survey results
⏰ 22:15 Why CEOs are getting fired at record rates (222 in January alone!)
🔥 CAREER ADVICE YOU CAN USE TODAY:
- Why you should start networking in your sophomore year of college
- The soft skills employers actually care about more than technical experience
- How to prepare for economic uncertainty in the job market
- Why you should NEVER wait until senior year to set up LinkedIn
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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Well, daylight savings time isn't the only thing that doesn't have us sleeping. Kidding!
Record-breaking CEO departures are sending shockwaves through the business world. Meanwhile, half of young professionals feel unprepared for their careers. What's really happening in today's workplace?
In this episode, workplace experts (us, Mel & Francesca) l break down:
⏰ 3:12 Why 56% of young workers feel unprepared for their careers
⏰ 7:35 The skills gap nobody's talking about
⏰ 12:20 Will the job market get worse? 5 key indicators to watch
⏰ 18:40 Would you work in VR? Surprising survey results
⏰ 22:15 Why CEOs are getting fired at record rates (222 in January alone!)
🔥 CAREER ADVICE YOU CAN USE TODAY:
- Why you should start networking in your sophomore year of college
- The soft skills employers actually care about more than technical experience
- How to prepare for economic uncertainty in the job market
- Why you should NEVER wait until senior year to set up LinkedIn
Subscribe for new workplace insights every Tuesdays! Your Work Friends brings you the latest business news and career strategies with authenticity and expert analysis.
CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://yourworkfriends.com and on the socials.
#careeradvice #jobmarket #businessnews #CEOturnover #workplacetrends #careercoaching #graduateadvice #networking #economicuncertainty
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
Thanks for listening!
Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us!
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
Thanks for listening!
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Your Work Friends - New Week, New Headlines: The Great CEO Exodus: Why Young Workers Feel Unprepared & What's Next for the Job Market
Transcript
We get these experiences early on . We're not waiting until people are like I did like a big dumb and be a senior in college and be like whoops , I got to get an internship . Like that . Don't be like I did the same thing
Speaker 1and look at this girl now .
Speaker 1Oh yeah , maybe I'm Francesca and I
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