What does today's job market look like when you are just beginning a new search? David Lingholm shares his perspective at the very start of his job search after 15 years in social media management across chemical, utility, and public-sector organizations. He discusses what he wants from his next opportunity, why this search feels different, how AI and ghost jobs are changing the candidate experience, and why real conversations and relationships are giving him hope.
David's Contact Info:
linkedin.com/in/davidlingholm
Key Takeaways
David has 15 years of social media management experience across multiple industries.
Social media professionals must continually adapt to changing platforms, tools, algorithms, and audience behaviors.
David is looking beyond job titles and focusing on roles involving social media strategy, governance, and organizational leadership.
Strong social media governance requires clear ownership, consistent standards, appropriate platform selection, and secure account access.
David's strength is connecting people with resources, learning opportunities, data, and relationships that can help them move forward.
This job search feels different because he is approaching it with less pressure and a more intentional mindset.
AI-powered hiring tools and automated job application services raise concerns about how candidates are evaluated and represented.
Ghost jobs and poor job recommendations have made LinkedIn less effective for David's job discovery.
David is relying more on manual job searches, direct outreach, and limiting social media use to protect his well-being.
Coffee chats, lunches, professional relationships, and conversations with friends are helping him stay hopeful and sharpen his approach.
Timestamps
00:00 Starting a new job search
00:48 Fifteen years in social media
01:39 Why social media never stops changing
02:31 How platforms and audiences are evolving
03:18 Moving toward strategy and governance
05:27 Managing social media access and risk
06:13 Helping others navigate their careers
07:44 Why this job search feels different
08:14 Concerns about AI in hiring
10:12 Ghost jobs and changing search strategies
Keywords
job search, AI in hiring, ghost jobs, social media strategy, social media management, LinkedIn job search, career transition, candidate experience, social media governance, professional networking
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