The Job Market Landscape in 2025: AI, Long-Term Unemployment and What’s at Stake
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The job search has changed. But your story still matters. Amy Gies, CPRW, Career Strategist, Author, and Founder, shares expert advice to help you get past AI and ATS hurdles in the hiring process and build successful branding for today’s job market.
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Executive Job Hunting
Resources:
Platform | What Makes It Strong for Executives
ExecuNet | A dedicated executive job board. It lists roles at the senior, C-suite level ($150K+), often before they hit general boards. execunet.com
Executive Leaderboard | Curated listings of high-paying executive roles. They source from top executive search firms and employers, including many unadvertised opportunities.
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Ladders | Focused on six-figure, high-seniority positions. Good if you’re seeking jobs with high compensation, senior titles, greater visibility among recruiters who hire for big roles. Management.Org+1
CareerBoard – Executive Jobs section | Broad range of executive listings by industry and location. Useful for executives who want to browse many senior level opportunities in one place. Careerboard – Executive Jobs
LinkedIn (Premium & Executive Recruiter features) | Not purely an executive board, but widely used by recruiters for senior and leadership roles. Premium features + strong network effects = more exposure. job.insurancepen.com+1
ExecThread | Focuses on confidential or unadvertised roles, referrals, and peer-sharing among executives. Strong for tapping into opportunities that aren’t broadly posted. https://execthread.com/
MId-Level Professional Job
Hunting Resources
Platforms
LinkedIn | Probably the most broadly used — gives you access to a large network, allows recruiters to find you, has detailed profiles, and strong filters to find roles in your experience range. Info.com+2The Ladders+2
Indeed | Huge collection of jobs from many industries; useful because many mid-level jobs are posted here. Also good filters, alert features, and easy application process. Palify+2Info.com+2
ZipRecruiter | Strong matching features that help expose you to relevant roles; good for mid-level roles where you might want to see what opportunities match well with your skillset. Palify+1
Monster | Long-standing job board with large audience; tends to have many corporate and traditional professional roles (finance, operations, marketing, etc.). Tier2Tek Staffing and Recruitment Agency+1
Glassdoor | In addition to job listings, provides company reviews and salary insights — helpful when assessing whether a mid-level role is competitive or a good culture fit. Info.com+1
CareerBuilder | Good coverage, often with roles in operations, management, mid-senior level corporate positions. Useful to see what’s trending in your field. Staffing Maker+1
Ladders (for higher mid/senior level) | Although it’s biased toward higher pay/faster track roles, many “lower executive / senior manager” postings appear here. If you’re approaching senior management, this can be helpful. Betterteam+1
Built In (for tech / startups) | If you’re in tech or in a startup environment, platforms like Built In (city/hub-specific) have good listings and often mid-level roles. Staffing Maker+1
About Amy Gies, CPRW
A Career Strategist Who Knows the Way
Amy Gies, CPRW, is a career strategist, author, and seasoned executive with over two decades of expertise in resume creation, career coaching, and recruitment. She founded a nationally acclaimed Silicon Valley resume services firm, managing a team that provided top-tier career solutions and earned recognition as one of the best resume services in the United States. Prior to this, Amy held senior leadership positions in professional services and recruitment, refining her skills in business development, operations, and technical communication.
A Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) and member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC), Amy has written over 20,000 résumés and advised professionals across various industries and levels worldwide. Today, she shares her insights through resources, blogs, and her book Cracking the ATS Code: Job Hunting in the Age of AI, helping job seekers navigate the digital hiring landscape with confidence.
What is ATS?
The Gatekeeper of Modern Hiring – ATS scans your resume for keywords, skills, and formatting before it reaches a human.
ATS-Optimized Resumes Win Better – Over 95% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS to filter candidates, increasing your chances of being seen.
Advice for the Modern Job Seeker
Amy Gies intends for her book Cracking the ATS Code: Job Hunting in the Age of AI to be your essential guide to navigating the modern job search. With clear strategies and real-world examples, this book shows you how to write resumes that pass AI screenings and capture the attention of recruiters.
Cracking the ATS Code
Cracking the ATS Code: Job Hunting in the Age of AI is a step-by-step guide for mid-level, senior, and executive professionals seeking to apply for U.S. roles. It explains how to phrase your resume so AI passes it forward while also making it compelling for human decision-makers.
The Human Connection Beyond ATS
The Human Connection Beyond ATS: How to Stand Out as a Candidate in the Age of AI is a strategic guide for professionals who want to rise above automated hiring systems. It breaks down how modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-powered screening tools shape today’s job market—and shows how to use both human psychology and authentic storytelling to your advantage.
This book teaches you how to optimize your résumé and LinkedIn profile for AI without losing your voice, craft memorable career narratives, and build meaningful connections that make you stand out to real decision-makers in a digital-first world.
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Take Control of Your Job Search with Amy Gies
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