# 190: Ep 190 Why getting a job feels impossible right now

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Podcast: [The TechTual Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-techtual-talk-3600613)
Published: 2025-10-01T08:08:20+00:00
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Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD discusses the challenges and realities of job searching and hiring in tech, the impact of AI on cybersecurity and workplace productivity, the importance of soft skills for SOC analysts, and explores personal experiences and industry news related to career transitions, salary transparency, and the changing landscape of remote work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career package here : https://buy.stripe.com/bJe3cw3yh5oI6De4sZ1gs0h Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 06:32 The Hiring Process: A Rigged Game? 11:32 The Truth About Phantom Job Postings 14:00 Remote Work: Expectations vs. Reality 15:28 Reacting to a TikTok Resignation 19:08 Should You Give Two Weeks' Notice? 20:33 Electronic Arts' $50 Billion Acquisition 22:05 The Realities of Being a SOC Analyst 26:37 AI and Workplace Efficiency 29:17 AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Threats 34:52 The Impact of O…

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