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Job hunting is often looked at as a setback, but it doesn't have to be. It can also be seen as an opportunity for growth. New York City actually saw job growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 136,000 jobs were added on a year over year basis in the city. That represents the largest gain of the metro areas that were measured in that report.

Joining the conversation now is career coach Michelle Perchak. She is founder of MTV Coaching, which helps professionals navigate the job market in the age of AI. Michelle, welcome to ARC Seattle. This morning.

We really should be looking at job searching as a good thing versus a bad thing, right?

Absolutely. Everything starts with a mindset and how you really position yourself when you're about to do something different.

I continue to hear people, I applied 100 jobs, I applied 200 jobs, and I got two interviews. What is the way that you make yourself stand out? I guess to get that initial interview.

So the first question I always ask, where did you apply? If people apply in job boards, the probability of getting a job there is like winning the lotto.

As a career coach, do you often find that people have more to offer than they think and are just, you know, perhaps selling their skills and experience in not the correct way?

Absolutely. I always say that a surgeon cannot operate on themselves. You always need someone that can give you a neutral opinion or someone that could really highlight your. Your hidden potential.

I like that. Okay, where can we go for more information?

MTVCoaching.com is my website. You can also find me on LinkedIn under Michelle Perchuk.

All right, Michelle, interesting conversation in these changing times. Appreciate your help this morning.

Don't leave them guessing. Michelle Perchuk, Career Coach. Really appreciate all the pertinent advice. Thank you.

Thank you for having me.