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Why the hiring process feels worse now (and what to do about it)

This week, I want to name two forces that are making job search harder for experienced professionals. The first is noise. The second is misinterpretation. By noise, I mean the sheer volume of applications, automation, poor process design, and AI-assisted clutter that is making hiring harder for b...

by Renata Bernarde — Mar 10, 2026

AI, Jobs, and the Uneasy Professional

A conversation with Jon Whittle on what comes next for white-collar work I recently sat down with Professor Jon Whittle, one of Australia’s leading AI experts, to discuss what many of you have been asking me privately: Is AI about to replace us? And if not, what exactly is it about to do? If you’...

by Renata Bernarde — Mar 03, 2026

Executive Presence and Bias: Ageism, Culture, and Interview Strategy

Executive presence is one of the most searched topics on my podcast. Experienced professionals know, intuitively, that hiring decisions are influenced by more than what’s on the resume. The challenge is that “presence” can feel vague, subjective, and sometimes unfair. In Episode 329 of The Job H...

Feb 24, 2026

The job search trap Gen X keeps falling into (and the fix)

This week, I want to name two forces that keep brilliant, experienced professionals stuck. Employer age bias (it’s often unspoken, but it’s real). The Gen X conditioning that makes many of us tougher on ourselves than any hiring manager. If you’re in your early 50s or beyond, you don’t need...

by Renata Bernarde — Feb 17, 2026

Sports Psychology For Job Hunters

Most senior professionals are used to being competent. You know your domain. You understand internal politics. You can read stakeholders and adjust your message. You can deliver outcomes. Job searching removes many of those stabilisers. You are operating with limited information. You do not know ...

by Renata Bernarde — Feb 10, 2026

But are you happy?

No podcast episode this week, so I’m using the space to reset, reflect, and get practical. So, are you happy? I ask this question a lot in coaching, and almost never as a fluffy “good vibes” check-in. I ask it because your happiness matters. A lot. And it's also data that feeds into our career pl...

by Renata Bernarde — Feb 03, 2026

Your 2026 Reset Worksheet

Today, my goal is to help you design your 2026 with 5 mindset tools for a calmer, smarter job search (if you're not job searching, you can easily adapt these tools for other goals!). If you’re reading this, I'm assuming one of two things. You’re ready for a change, or you’re exhausted from tryin...

by Renata Bernarde — Jan 27, 2026

We can’t wait for the fog to lift. We have to move through it.

Uncertainty has become a defining feature of career planning and job searching. Whether due to artificial intelligence, global conflicts, or economic instability, the path forward in one’s career often appears foggy. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I explore how you can make informed ...

by Renata Bernarde — Jan 19, 2026

Burnout Recovery for Corporate Professionals

Looking ahead, burnout is not going away. If anything, the pressures of digital transformation, economic uncertainty, and remote work are likely to increase professionals' emotional load. However, this also creates an opportunity. Organizations that invest in better leadership, flexible work stru...

by Renata Bernarde — Jan 12, 2026

Stop Copying LinkedIn Success Stories. Here’s What Works

Career advice is everywhere. LinkedIn, social media, and career influencers share strategies that promise to help you land a job quickly. Stories of people securing jobs flood our feeds, often accompanied by tips like applying to 50 jobs daily, networking tirelessly, and tailoring every resume. W...

by Renata Bernarde — Jan 06, 2026

Job Search in 2026: What Experienced Professionals Must Do Differently

If you felt stuck in your job search in 2025, this episode will help you get your groove back in 2026! In this week’s episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I’m diving into a topic that’s hitting close to home for many experienced professionals: why job hunting seems tougher now than ever, and how y...

by Renata Bernarde — Dec 29, 2025

Job Search Roadblocks That You Can Fix in 2026

This week’s episode of The Job Hunting Podcast is a rebroadcast I chose very intentionally. It first aired earlier in the year, but as Christmas approaches and many of you are tired, reflective, and quietly worried about what comes next, it feels more relevant than ever. The episode looks at the ...

by Renata Bernarde — Dec 22, 2025

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