{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F6f9b50eb-14c0-44bd-89d5-e6187304927a","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Seven Crucial Lessons Learned (The Hard Way!) From My Job Hunting Experience. (Ep 15)","description":"In this episode, I focus on 7 crucial lessons I learned the hard way from my job hunting experience. I\u2019m sharing this with you so you don\u2019t have to learn it the hard way. And to get you into the habit of investing in your career, I\u2019ve started a project called Reset Your Career. Together with episodes 12,13 and 14 this episode is a companion to my 31 Days of Actions to Reset your Career. The goal of this project I\u2019ve created is to help professionals take 1 day at a time in creating new habits and taking actions that will have an positive effect in their career advancement and job hunting prospects. It\u2019s an opportunity for you to press the reset button whenever you feel ready, and incorporate these actions in your life. At least give them a try! If you want to follow the final days the project day by day, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or my Company LinkedIn page (the links are above in the show notes!). \n1. Appreciate what you have achieved in your career so far.\nWrite it down\nSay it out loud.\nTell your best friend.\nFeel that great feeling inside? That\u2019s your action done for the day!\n \n2. Call or meet someone you trust. Discuss your career with them.\nWhen we go out socially, we end up talking a little bit - or a whole lot! - about our work. It\u2019s a good venting mechanism. Your social network supports you, champions you and sometimes even offer some \u201cdevil\u2019s advocate\u201d views, which is all very well. But career advancement, career transition, and your search for better opportunities at work may require a more in-depth, sophisticated even, conversation. One that leads you to some important findings, clarifications and even making decisions about your next steps. Telling and getting advice from someone also makes you accountable for your journey ahead. And this is very good! I\u2019m happy to be that someone for you. Happy to have a 1-1. No charge, no commitment. A free mentoring/coaching for you. It\u2019s what I do, and I\u2019d love to support you.\nUse this link and book a time that suits (please book the Special Bonus 1-1 Session): https://harmonizely.com/rb *\n \n3. Consider the pros and cons of job hunting solo vs engaging the help of a coach.\nWell, you all think I\u2019m biased!? And you are right. Because all the cons I found as a job hunter myself, I removed from my career coaching services. I don\u2019t believe it\u2019s cheaper, easier or faster to advance your career as a solo agent.\nFor that reason:\nI offer free advice: just follow me and see how much you\u2019ll learn.\nI offer a weekly newsletter: you will have my list of great articles, free templates, guides, downloads, plus a new episode from The Job Hunting Podcast every week in your inbox.\nI offer services at different levels, so that you can get the help you need at different investment levels. And payment plans too.\nTalk to me about my special 1-1 VIP support (for those who need an extra helping hand nailing that senior role or professional project), where I split the investment into a retainer and a success fee. Yep, that\u2019s right. And why not? It makes sense to me; I wish there was someone out there with that service model when I needed it!\nSPECIAL INVITATION: I\u2019m inviting you for a 30-min 1-1 Session with me (ok, it\u2019s probably going to be longer than that!). No charge, no commitment. I\u2019m hoping to get you set and ready for 2020, and when you are ready for more, than you know I\u2019ll be here for you again!\nUse this link and book a time that suits (please book the Special Bonus 1-1 Session): https://harmonizely.com/rb *\n \n4. Make Leave plans for the rest of the year: book vacations and time off.\nPlanning your rest and relaxation is just as important as planning your work and career strategy. Don't neglect it, even if you are in-between jobs. Book a stay-cation if you are on a budget, but find ways to treat yourself to time away from the daily grind.\n \n5. Review your living expenses and monthly budget.\nIf you're about to leave your job, have left already, or are in any type of career tran","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dbeeae8c-5624-4904-9d94-a52140ad285b/1XMGCJ_aH-ckDGaJl3Twy2qU.jpg"}