Episode 1: The Best Career Advice I Ever Received
About This Episode
Welcome to the podcast series which focuses on helping you get the most out of your job search! I have been a passionate career coach for many years. Through this podcast I aim to democratize the knowledge that I have gained while working in this role, and help many more people find their path. In this introductory show, I explain what you can expect to learn from upcoming episodes, and offer advice about decision making, failure, networking, optimizing your resume, and embracing change. I share an exercise that will help you deal with the ups and downs of a job search, and tips for counteracting imposter syndrome. You’ll also hear the best career advice I ever received. I am excited about this journey and hope you’ll walk away from each episode equipped with skills to help you have an effective and efficient job search.
Key Points
What you can expect to hear in upcoming episodes.
The importance of tailoring your resume to specific jobs.
A tool which will help you optimize your resume.
The best career advice I have ever received.
Imposter syndrome, and where you can find out about how to manage it.
Defining confidence, and how it differs from arrogance.
The Five Achievements Exercise.
Advice on failure, flexibility, networking, and job applications.
How I make big decisions.
Remember that the interview process is a two-way street.
Change is inevitable; embrace it!
Mentioned in this Episode
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