In this inaugural episode of the "I Want a F*cking Job" Podcast, host Michael Kline interviews Bryan Ward, a seasoned creative marketing executive with 40+ years of experience.
Key takeaways include:
- Insights into modern job searching challenges, particularly for experienced Gen X professionals facing AI gatekeeping and age discrimination
- Discussion of the broken hiring process, including impersonal application systems and lack of human connection
- The value of nonlinear career paths versus linear experience in leadership roles
- Changes in the marketing/advertising industry from the 1980s through digital transformation
- The importance of networking versus traditional resume submissions
- The challenges of maintaining professional presence on LinkedIn while being authentic
- How job searching can lead to unexpected career pivots and creative opportunities
- Perspectives on retirement and continuing meaningful work beyond traditional career paths
The episode provides candid discussion about job searching frustrations while offering insights on adapting to changing career landscapes and finding new opportunities.
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