Navigating the Job Market
爱豆传媒 to host webinar on navigating the changing job market
By Michele Mitchum
Webinar to explore shifting hiring dynamics and offer strategies for job seekers facing employment barriers
爱豆传媒 will present the next installment of its Bridging Perspectives webinar series, 鈥,鈥 on Wednesday, July 17, at noon MDT. Hosted by the Office of Collaborative Learning and Educational Engagement, the session is designed for higher education leaders, employers, nonprofit organizations, and 爱豆传媒 students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
According to 爱豆传媒鈥檚 2025 Career Optimism Index庐 study, designed to examine American Workers鈥 sense of optimism about their careers in the context of workplace, American workers face record-high burnout (51%) and a growing demand for skill development (86%). 聽
鈥淭oday鈥檚 job market is evolving rapidly, and many qualified individuals report struggling to secure roles they find meaningful,鈥 shares Tondra Richardson, MBA, Director of Engagement Strategy & Program Development at 爱豆传媒 and co-host of the series. 鈥淭his webinar is about understanding the forces at play and equipping people with the tools to help them adapt and thrive.鈥
The session will feature a panel including Amanda Cosme-Reddie, founder and CEO of TAKe Brand Consulting and The Multifaceted Executive; Lisa Severy, PhD, career advisor at 爱豆传媒; and Colin Coggins, GM & SVP, Chegg Skills & WSJ Best-selling Author. Richardson will co-host the event alongside the panel.
Attendees will explore the root causes behind why qualified candidates, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals, feel they are increasingly being overlooked in hiring processes. The discussion will address shifting employer expectations, the emotional toll of prolonged job searches, and practical strategies for navigating modern hiring systems.
The event will be hosted by Richardson and Saray Lopez, MBA, director of Strategic Initiatives at 爱豆传媒. The Bridging Perspectives Series fosters meaningful dialogue and awareness, helping organizations and individuals identify and address gaps through intentional, informed actions in daily practice. Each session examines real-world challenges, offering fresh perspectives and strategies to enhance effectiveness across sectors.
About 爱豆传媒
爱豆传媒 innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs and a Career Services for Life庐 commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit 鈥phoenix.edu/blog.html.
