Careers at the End of the World: Reimagining Ambition, Work, and Your Job Search in Unprecedented Times
Struggling to manage your career or job search with so much uncertainty and crisis in the world? You're not alone. Join Work Wonders Careers founder, career strategist, and resume writer Jenn Walker Wall for practical and easy-to-apply career advice and inspiration that will help you reduce overwhelm and stress, detach from hustle culture, and work and live in alignment with your values and goals. Careers at the End of the World is for mission driven people who care a lot about the world around them - and want support and strategies that help them operationalize those priorities along the way.
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Episode 59: From Side Hustle to Steady Work: Proven Strategies to Attract and Keep Freelance Clients
Episode 59: From Side Hustle to Steady Work: Proven Strategies to Attract and Keep Freelance Clients
If you’ve ever wondered “Where do clients actually come from?” – we’re breaking i...
Episode 58: Job Hugging?!: Your Guide to Staying Put on Purpose in a Tight Market
What does it mean to job hug, and when is it actually the right move for you? In this episode of Careers at the End of the World, host Jenn Walker Wall breaks down why so many professionals are choosing to stay put right now and how to make that an intentional, strategic choice. From...
If your industry has been hit hard by cuts and layoffs, how do you adapt your career and stand out in a competitive job market? In this episode of Careers at the End of the World, host Jenn Walker Wall shares practical strategies for making a career pivot and finding opportunities beyond your current industry. From adjusting your resume to look more industry agnostic...
Episode 56: How to Create Income Without a Corporate Job: Portfolio Careers, Self Employment and Other Ways to Make $$
If you’re stuck in a slow job market or waiting for the right role to come through, how do you keep your bills paid and your career moving? In this episode of Careers at the En...
Episode 55: How to Make a Hard Job Search Easier in 2025
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall provides tips and strategies to make the challenging job search process and market a little easier to navigate. Drawing from extensive observations of various job search patterns, she shares practical advice and emphasizes the importance of customizing resumes and...
Episode 54: How to Use Your Resume in 2025: Getting Traction By Applying Cold Online
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World', Jenn Walker Wall, founder of Work Wonders Careers, discusses strategies for making resumes work effectively in 2025. She emphasizes the importance of having a strategic, tailored resume, despite the challenges presented by a tight and competitive job market....
Episode 53: Regret Is a Detour, Not a Dead End: How to Transform Past Decisions into Future Momentum
Career regret is something few of us talk about openly - but nearly all of us carry.
In this episode of Careers at the End of the World, we're diving deep into how to transform career regret into redirection, clarity, and renewed confidence. Whether you're navigating a career transition, trying to rebuild self-trust at work, o...
Episode 52: Leveraging LinkedIn for Quiet Visibility: Tactics for Job Seekers, Freelancers, and Business Owners
In the second episode of our Quiet Visibility series 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall share her favorite tactics for leveraging LinkedIn as a tool for Quiet Visibility. This episode highlights using LinkedIn as a tool to elevate professional visibility without ...
Episode 51: Rebranding the Personal Brand: An Invitation to Quiet Visibility
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall discusses the concept of rebranding the concept of the personal brand into something you actually want to do - for yourself and your career. She shares easy mindset shifts and effective tactics that can help you create a strong persona brand...
Episode 50: What to Expect if You're Starting Your Job Search Right Now: A Guide for the Employed, Self Employed, and Unemployed
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall discusses the challenges of job searching during a period of economic and political instability (recorded in April 2025). She addresses the wide-reaching impact of layoffs across various indus...
Is Your Job Search Technical...or Relational?
When most people think about job searching, they imagine polishing their resume, tailoring cover letters, and applying to as many jobs as possible. But here’s the thing: that’s just the technical side of the search.
In this episode of Careers at the End of the World, we’re digging into what really sets our approach apart—the relational job search. This conversation will help ...
In this episode of Careers at the End of the World, host Jenn Walker Wall shares a powerful reflection question inspired by the Magician card from the Tarot. Jenn discusses the importance of balance among the four elements—earth, air, water, and fire—in achieving goals, particularly in the context of a job search. Through this metaphor, she emphasizes the need for emotional investment, stabilit...
Episode 47: Assess Your Job Search Like a Pro: What Kind of Job Search Support Do You Need to Move Forward?
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall, founder of Work Wonders Careers, walks job seekers through the importance of assessing their job search strategies.
She shares her own assessment process, explaining ...
Episode 46: Navigating a Long Job Search In Tech: Overcoming a Challenging Market
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall interviews Work Wonders Careers alum Corey, who shares her job search journey in the *extremely* challenging tech and...
Episode 44: Hot Take: Is the hiring process broken?
**Please note: this episode includes strong language!**
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall addresses misconceptions around the hiring process, emphasizing that it works as designed to meet employer needs rather than job seeker aspirations.
She encourages ...
Episode 44: My Favorite Job Search Strategy for 2025: Passive Job Searching for (almost) Everyone
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall delves into her favored job search strategy for 2025: the passive job search. Jenn explains the importance of adapting a passive approach amidst a chaotic and competitive job market and contrasts passive and active job sear...
Episode 43: Why Your Career Needs a Retrograde: Taking Time to Elevate, Optimize, Pivot or Otherwise Align Your Career
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall welcomes listeners to 2025, emphasizing a thoughtful and reflective approach to the new year. She introduces the concept of using astrological retrogrades to assess and strategize career moves, focusing...
Developing Your Professional Eco System: Feel Good Networking Advice, Part 2
In this final episode of the 2024, Careers at the End of the World host Jen Walker Wall reflects on the past year and emphasizes the importance of cultivating a professional ecosystem. Jenn discusses the value of forming meaningful connections and provides practical tips for leveraging tools like LinkedIn for relati...
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World,' host Jenn Walker Wall shares the importance of building and maintaining a professional ecosystem. Jenn discusses the nuances of networking, distinguishing between large and niche events, and emphasizes the value of creating authentic connections. She shares her personal experiences and offers practical advice on how to effectively navigate prof...
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