Host Sheila Boysen-Rotelli is talking about what to do when your job search process takes longer than you expected. It feels like a winter that will never end, but remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
Episode Highlights:
- It's very normal for a job search to take longer than you think, even though it is possible to land one in 1-2 months
- The length of a job search depends on a variety of factors and is completely different for everyone
- How much time you devote to your job search depends on a variety of factors
- The size of the shift that you are trying to make in your career
- It's important to make realistic expectations, hoping for the best but planning for the worst
- The bigger the change or transition that you are aiming for, the more money that you need to save to give yourself some cushion
- Look for temporary opportunities that can provide you income while you transition to a new career
- Networking is about more than just asking for a job, but provides you with the opportunity to learn about people and industries
- Connecting with other job seekers can give you an outlet to vent about those dark days with other people who are going through the same thing
- You can gain the comfort of company and get motivation by connecting with other job seekers
- Uncertainty combined with the rejection that comes with the process takes a toll on one's emotions
- Learn to control the things that are in control and let go of the idea of perfection in your jobs search
- Don't get too attached to any job or organization as it will only make the process take longer
- While networking can give you an advantage in the interview process, you cannot control whether or not you get hired
- You can control your effort, attitude, and resilience
- Resilience is key, especially if your search takes a long time, as it will bring you the energy to keep going
- It won't be pleasant or fun, but the job search process will teach you valuable things that will help you grow
3 Key Points:
- It surprises people that a realistic timeframe for a new job search is 6 to 12 months long.
- Tapping into your network ASAP will help speed up the job search process while expanding your networking skills.
- The job search process inevitably comes with a certain amount of rejection, so it's important to learn how to let go of what is out of your control.
Tweetable Quotes:
- "How long your job search will take is highly individual and it depends on lots of different factors." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
- "As hard as it can be to be successful in the job search, you have to ask for help." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
- "One of the hardest things about the job search is the uncertainty." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
- "Make sure you're building the time to do the things that bring you energy." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
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