Y’all… can we be honest for a second?

The internet has some of us convinced that nobody is hiring, every job posting is fake, AI is taking over, and the only path forward is to quit your job and become an entrepreneur.

But what if that’s not actually true?

In this chat I sit down with career strategist and executive coach, Rayla Bailey for a conversation about layoffs, career transitions, salary negotiation, networking, LinkedIn, and what it really takes to get hired in today’s job market.

Because whether you're feeling stuck in your current role, wondering if you're underpaid, navigating a layoff, or quietly dreaming about your next chapter, this chat is packed with practical advice and a healthy dose of hope.

We Chat About:

• Why Rayla tells job seekers to stay off the internet after a layoff
• The biggest mistake professionals make when they start looking for a new job
• How networking actually works in today's hiring market
• Whether LinkedIn is still worth your time
• What career coaches recommend doing before you ever need a new job

If you've ever told yourself:

"Nobody is hiring."

"I'll update my resume when I need it."

"It's too hard to get a new job."

Friend... this chat is for you.

Connect with Rayla Bailey:

• Website: https://rayla.co/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raylabailey/

Connect with Nicole:

• Read Context is Everything: https://nicolewaltersofficial.substack.com/
• Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewalters
• WATCH the Tell Me More podcast: http://nicolewalters.com/youtube

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