On getting a job in 2026: a process that works

About this episode

Lindsay Hyatt discusses strategies for navigating the 2026 job market while maintaining personal integrity.

In what is clearly becoming an annual episode, this week on Reprogramming , Lindsay shares one of her most practical episodes yet: an honest conversation about navigating the brutal 2026 job market without losing yourself in the process. After recently accepting a new corporate marketing role, she breaks down her personal approach to job searching, networking, personal branding, and standing out in an era dominated by AI, algorithms, layoffs, and uncertainty. Lindsay explores: why visibility matters more than ever the problem with “spray and pray” burnout how to rethink your skills and career identity gaps in resumes, job hopping, and telling your own story the importance of relationships, confidence, and adaptability why your mindset may be impacting your search more than you realize A mix of strategy, tough love, and encouragement for anyone trying to figure out what comes next.

People in this episode

Host: Lindsay Hyatt

Topics covered

• job market
• job searching
• networking
• personal branding
• AI
• career identity
• mindset

Keywords

• 2026 job market
• job searching strategies
• networking tips
• personal branding
• AI impact
• resume gaps
• career adaptability

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