Uncertainty in the job market: Career management at the forefront

 


As summer draws to a close, career management returns to the forefront for students, graduates, and professionals alike.

The challenges are evident:

Students are finding work placements increasingly elusive.

Recent graduates are encountering more barriers in securing that first opportunity.

Senior professionals are also being ghosted in a market that feels more transactional than relational.

What’s behind this trend?

Global economic uncertainty continues to weigh on organizations’ hiring decisions.

Reduced government support limits incentives for entry-level opportunities.

A slowing economy drives cost-consciousness across sectors.

AI is reshaping the structure of junior roles, reducing some opportunities while creating demand elsewhere.

These forces, together, are redefining how individuals access opportunities and how organizations manage talent.

Over the coming months, I’ll share perspectives on how to navigate these shifts both at the individual level (career strategy, adaptability, skills positioning) and at the organizational level (talent pipelines, workforce planning, integration of AI responsibly).

Because while the environment is challenging, adaptation is possible and those who prepare thoughtfully will remain ahead.

 

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Brid is a native English speaker, fluent in French, a graduate in both International Business Communication and in Instructional Design. She is also accredited (TEFL) to teach English as a foreign language. Her professional experience spans over 20 years in an international environment, working in CAC 40 communication groups and as a consultant in Executive Search.