Our conversation today walks you through the turning point, the "hinge, "that shifts a search from exhaustion and second-guessing into clarity, momentum, and real traction again. Through a story that mirrors what so many professionals experience, this episode explores how awareness, presence, and one focused action can completely change the pace and direction of your search.

This space is all about helping you understand where things stall, why motivation dips, and how small but intentional shifts reignite genuine confidence. If the goal is to move from “going through the motions” to feeling fully back in the game, this episode gives you the roadmap.

You’ll learn:

✔︎ The three checkpoints that reveal job search issues

✔︎ Where your search is getting stuck

✔︎ What “the hinge” looks like and how to find yours

✔︎ How one action can create momentum that leads to the offer

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📥 90 Days to the Right Offer: https://theuncommoncareer.com/90

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💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn to get targeted resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/

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📆 Ready to talk through your specific job search? Book a call here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call

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Patricia Ortega is known for teaching a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over credentials—helping mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster.

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