Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology Professional

How can we help recruiters advocate for us in a tough job market? According to people industry veteran Christy Honeycutt, our guest in episode 353, it starts with being kind and translating your experience into something a recruiter can understand. And even more importantly, it takes practice. In part 2 of our discussion with Christy, she translates deep experience in talent acquisition and recruitment that gives us insight into the current job market. You’ll hear more details about the nuances of RPOs (recruitment process outsourcers), the difference between job hugging and job abandonment, and the importance of personal branding and differentiation. Stay until the end when Christy shares her reasons for turning down C-suite positions and how clarity on her long-term goals is carrying her forward into what’s next. Now that you’ve heard someone model it for you, how will you translate your own experience? If you missed part 1 of our discussion with Christy, check out Episode 352 – People First: Systematizing Go-to-Market for Your Role with Christy Honeycutt (1/2). Original Recording Date: 09-30-2025 Topics – A Deeper Look at Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Translating Your Experience with 3 Wins, Bad Actors and Leadership in the People Industry, Today’s Job Market and Life Outside the C-Suite 2:56 – A Deeper Look at Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) 5:55 – Translating Your Experience with 3 Wins 11:28 – Bad Actors and Leadership in the People Industry 20:45 – Today’s Job Market and Life Outside the C-Suite HR TechInside the C-SuiteOn LinkedInOn her websiteInside the C-SuiteStrategicShift Mentioned in the Outro Do you have 3 wins from each job or at least the past several jobs you’ve held? And do you know the stories that go along with these? Episode 284 – Draft Your Narrative: Writing and Building a Technical Portfolio with Jason Belk (2/2)In the discussion with Christy, we heard about her experience losing a job. Christy shared an exercise in finding clarity. She knew a C-suite role would not match the pace that was aligned with what her family wanted. It wasn’t just about personal ambition. Remember to check out Christy’s podcasts, Inside the C-Suite and StrategicShift. Contact the Hosts nerdjourneypodcast@gmail.com@NerdJourneyLinkedIn@vJourneymanLinkedIn@NetworkNerd_Leave a Comment on Your Favorite Episode on YouTubeLayoff Resources PageCareer Uncertainty Action Guide