The HumanUp Imperative
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, The HumanUp Imperative explores the significance of human connection - with each other, with the communities we serve, and perhaps most importantly, with ourselves. Join Rex and his guests as they discuss the ever-important role of authentic, meaningful connection. It's time to HumanUp.
The HumanUp Imperative
S1 E5 Human Connection In A Brutal Job Market Part 1
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Job Seeking in 2025: Real Stories, Real Struggles, and How to Help
In today’s episode of The HumanUp Imperative*, host **Rex Wallace* sits down with *Deb Dorsch* and *Burn Orton* to explore what it’s really like to job hunt in today’s tough employment market.
Both guests bring decades of experience in **healthcare quality, compliance, learning and development, and Medicare/Medicaid programs**—and both are navigating career transitions after major organizational downsizing.
We cover:
- The reality of today’s **job search process**: applications, ghosting, and burnout.
- How to cope with rejection, uncertainty, and financial stress.
- The role of *networking, mentorship, and psychologically safe spaces* in finding new roles.
- How friends, colleagues, and employers can actually help during this season.
- The emotional rollercoaster of unemployment—and why resilience and hope matter.
Whether you’re currently seeking employment, supporting someone who is, or working in HR/recruiting, this conversation offers *practical insights and emotional truths* about navigating career disruption in 2025.