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FutureProof You

FutureProof You

著者： Aaron Makelky Dan Yu John Lovig
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 FutureProof You is a team comprised of: Career Pivot Expert Dan Yu, Recruiting Master John Lovig, and AI Consultant Aaron Makelky. Listeners will hear discussions of job trends, career advice, and actionable tips for making sure their careers are future proof!2024 Future Proof You 個人的成功 出世 就職活動 経済学 自己啓発
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  • Q4 Hiring Trends

    Q4 Hiring Trends
    2025/11/15

    Join recruiters Dan Yu and John Lovig as they share insights from the trenches on Q4 2025 hiring trends, AI's impact on recruitment, and essential strategies for job seekers navigating today's market.

    Timestamps & Topics

    [0:00] Introduction & Q4 Hiring Trends Overview

    Aaron introduces the episode topic and the team discusses what's happening in Q4 hiring across the market.

    [0:36] AI's Impact on Hiring

    • Tech companies hiring for AI-enabled roles
    • AI-first recruiting: companies seeking candidates who use AI in their workflows
    • Executive-level searches indicating company growth
    • Surge in tech recruiter postings

    [2:13] Seasonal Hiring Patterns & Budget Spending

    • Q4 as a strategic hiring period
    • Budget constraints driving year-end hiring decisions
    • "No fire, no hire" trend discussion
    • Companies becoming more mindful about talent acquisition

    [4:25] Job Hugging Trend Explained

    • Definition: Doing anything to stay in your current job
    • Behaviors: Taking on extra work, managing up, demonstrating value
    • Connection to AI adoption and productivity increases
    • Importance of being prepared for unexpected layoffs

    [6:00] LinkedIn Profile Optimization for AI Search

    • Building a robust LinkedIn presence
    • Documenting accomplishments publicly
    • Downloading contacts and memorializing achievements
    • Preparing for potential career transitions

    [8:00] Agentic AI in LinkedIn Recruiting

    • LinkedIn's new AI agents for candidate search and messaging
    • How AI search differs from traditional recruiting methods
    • Importance of profile visibility for AI algorithms
    • Risk of being overlooked without proper optimization

    [9:39] Keyword Strategy for Visibility

    • Using ubiquitous, industry-standard keywords
    • Balancing specific and common terminology
    • Keyword frequency and recency matter
    • Strategic placement in current role and about section

    [10:01] Using Pinned Posts Effectively

    • Three pinned posts appear prominently on profiles
    • Confirming expertise through content
    • Recruiter attention span: 6-8 seconds to engage
    • Examples of strategic post pinning

    [11:11] LinkedIn Profile Knockout Mistakes

    • Creative roles without portfolio examples in posts
    • Missing professional profile pictures for client-facing roles
    • Lack of background/banner images
    • Not showcasing work you're proud of

    [13:10] Closing & Course Information

    • LinkedIn optimization live course: November 6th
    • Downloadable/asynchronous course options available
    • Visit futureproofyou.com for more information

    Key Takeaways

    1. AI skills are becoming essential across roles, not just technical positions
    2. Q4 is an active hiring period driven by budget cycles
    3. Your LinkedIn profile must be AI-search optimized with strategic keywords
    4. Recruiters spend 6-8 seconds scanning profiles—make every element count
    5. Document your accomplishments and maintain an up-to-date professional presence

    Resources Mentioned

    • FutureProofYou.com - Course information and resources
    • LinkedIn Optimization Course - Live (Nov 6) and downloadable formats

    Connect with the Hosts

    Find Dan Yu, John Lovig, and Aaron Makelky on LinkedIn to learn more about hiring trends and career optimization strategies.



    We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.

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    Simplify and streamline technology
    Save teachers’ time
    Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
    Improve student performance on state assessments
    🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
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    14 分
  • EP 19 Career Pivots with Terri Dien

    EP 19 Career Pivots with Terri Dien
    2025/09/01

    Terri Dien went from White House Press Office to campaign wins to culinary school at 30-something, then stacked skills across restaurants, teaching, corporate dining, four cookbooks, and now voiceover. We cover: how to test and iterate, translate strengths into new lanes, use networks instead of blind applying, design better learning with simple takeaways, and why failing in public is often the fastest teacher. Speed round at the end (Zuni roast chicken fans, unite).

    • 00:00 Intro

    • 02:00 White House → campaigns

    • 07:00 Burnout + food as signal

    • 13:00 Culinary school pivot

    • 20:30 Imposter syndrome → street cred

    • 23:00 How she designs classes that stick

    • 26:30 Risk and safety nets

    • 28:00 Networking > applying

    • 31:00 Mentors + “permission to fail”

    • 33:30 Advice if you feel stuck

    • 36:00 Voiceover 3- and 5-year plan

    • 41:00 Cookbooks

    • 44:00 Bon Appétit opportunity

    • 48:00 400 kids/day, food safety

    • 51:30 Speed round

    Check out futureproof-you.com for free resources to help you take control of your career today!



    We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.

    IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
    Simplify and streamline technology
    Save teachers’ time
    Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
    Improve student performance on state assessments
    🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
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    55 分
  • The Seasons of Hiring

    The Seasons of Hiring
    2025/08/24
    FutureProof You Podcast — EP 18: “Seasons of Hiring”One‑linerWhen should a job seeker push hard versus play the long game? Aaron Makelky, John Lovig, and Dan Yu map the hiring year—late summer slowdown, Q4 surge, bonus-season churn, and spring steadiness—and give a practical playbook for each.TL;DR TakeawaysLate summer is slower (vacations, back‑to‑school), so expect longer response times—use the window to upgrade the profile, post consistently, and pre-seed networking for September.Signals that the market’s waking up: more job postings, noticeable LinkedIn activity, and companies hiring recruiters (hiring follows recruiters).Q4 moves fast: “use‑it‑or‑lose‑it” budgets, pockets of holiday slowdowns—win with “politeful pestering,” clear availability, and transparent timing across parallel processes.Year‑end to Q1: bonus visibility and payouts trigger candidate movement; January is quiet, then momentum builds—by March through May, hiring is steady and planned.Always be networking and creating social proof (content, recommendations); the work done today often pays off quarters later.Chapter Guide00:00 — Welcome + why “seasons of hiring” matter01:07 — Late summer slowdown: vacations, back‑to‑school, two‑week decision drag02:30 — What to do now: still apply to active roles, and always apply on the company site (ATS searchable)04:05 — Signs of the turn: more postings, more LinkedIn activity, recruiter job counts as a health gauge05:24 — Q4 dynamic: budgets, “use it or lose it,” and holiday slowdowns to plan around07:08 — Content still works in “dead zones” (algorithms serve later); prep for the fall push08:30 — Natural holiday networking + plotting the rest of the year09:16 — Client win: from placeholder profile to offer in ~60 days through optimization + posting12:00 — Social proof: help your network (and yourself) with better profiles and recommendations17:20 — October tactics: “time kills all deals,” sequence outreach to newly hired recruiters19:19 — “Politeful pestering,” follow‑ups, and being mindful of varied holiday calendars20:32 — Share real timing across processes to create urgency (without games)22:00 — “Sell to the no”: fast no beats a slow maybe23:03 — Bonus season timing: when movement spikes and how to plan24:33 — Q1/Q2 cadence: January quiet → March–May steady, with quarterly headcount plans27:03 — The long game: groundwork in Q3 pays off in Q4/Q1/Q228:00 — Parting mindset: network when you have a job as if you don’tThe Seasonal PlaybookLate Summer (now → early September)Expect slower scheduling; keep applying where signals are active (recent views, engaged recruiters).Always apply on the corporate site in addition to Easy Apply to get searchable in the ATS.Post consistently—algorithms will surface good content when the audience returns.Pre‑seed September: identify target teams, warm up intros, and reconnect with recruiters.Fall/Q4 (late September → mid‑December)Budgets drive urgency; hiring velocity increases.Sequence outreach to newly hired recruiters: congrats note → light check‑in week 2/3 → request informational.“Politeful pestering”: short, specific follow‑ups with ready‑to‑book availability to reduce friction.Be transparent about timelines if in mid‑rounds elsewhere; it gives partners permission to accelerate.Plan around holiday gaps (e.g., Thanksgiving week and other cultural/faith calendars).Year‑End/Bonus Season (late Dec → Q1)Understand bonus timing in the target industry; movement often starts at visibility, spikes post‑payout.If moving, get pipelines warmed ahead of payout so interviews land just‑in‑time.Q1/Q2 (Jan → May)January is quiet but directional; executive and strategic hires form early.By March–May, hiring is steady and planned across quarterly headcount—network before roles post.Social Proof & Profile MovesUpgrade from “placeholder” to discoverable: banner, headline, outcomes in experience, relevant skills, and consistent posting.Give and request recommendations to create undeniable social proof.“Conference commando” strategy: follow speakers, send thoughtful pre‑event DMs, and be top‑of‑mind offline.Power Lines to Steal“Time kills all deals.”“Politeful pestering.”“Sell to the no.”“Use‑it‑or‑lose‑it budgets.”“The algorithm will serve good content when the audience returns.”HostsAaron Makelky - John Lovig - Dan YuCall to ActionWant help tuning up a LinkedIn profile, building a simple content engine, or navigating interviews the way recruiters actually work? Find FutureProof You on LinkedIn and grab our 5‑step profile spring‑clean checklist.For coaching, workshops, and courses on career pivots and AI‑powered job search, connect with the FutureProof You team on our website: https://futureproof-you.com We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive ...
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    31 分
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