JobHack: Your Unfair Advantage in the Job Hunt was written because the job market we used to understand has changed drastically. And none of the resources have caught up.
For the 22-30-year-old who did everything right and is getting nothing back. For the parent watching from down the hall. For anyone navigating a job market that is totally unrecognizable. JobHack is the map to success for a new generation of workers.
It shows you every real pathway that actually works today - corporate, trades, tech, healthcare, startups, creator economy, and more - plus the tools, resources, and strategies most people never discover.
Inside you'll find:
The hidden job boards, platforms, and communities most people never findEvery major pathway clearly mapped, with real steps to get inHow to beat AI resume screeners and actually get seenApprenticeships that pay a real wage while you trainLow-cost training programs from Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Salesforce that connect you directly to hiring managers at 150+ companiesNetworking strategies that get you hired faster than sending resumes into a void12 practical mental health strategies to stay strong during the searchResources designed specifically for neurodivergent job seekersThe job world didn't end. It changed. And with every change comes opportunity - if you know where and how to look. JobHack leads you into achievement in a changed world.
Cat Mikkelsen is a Silicon Valley veteran, business consultant, and researcher who built a global consulting practice after re-entering the workforce through freelancing. She advises startups, founders, and professionals on strategy and positioning - and watched this job market swallow a generation whole. JobHack is her answer to that.