The Job Hunting Podcast

Ask Me Anything: Your Burning Job Hunting Questions Answered - Q&A Part 1/2 (Ep 187)


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Join me in this episode as I dive into a treasure trove of questions from amazing listeners, offering invaluable advice and insights to enhance your job search. From do's and don'ts of job applications and interviews to unconventional job hunting techniques. I covered a wide range of topics that will empower you to navigate the ever-evolving job market with ease. Whether you're considering a career change, seeking a new job, or simply curious, this engaging and informative episode is a must-listen.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 08:38 - Question 1: "Shouldn't you wait at your present job for at least one year before starting to look - or it might not look good on your resume to keep moving?" 
  • 14:16 - Question 2: "I have been working on contract for the past couple of years, and given my last permanent opportunity was not a good experience for me, I am fearful of my new job not working out" 
  • 18:53 - Question 3: "Technology - I haven't needed to use most of them a lot, and I worry about not being able to troubleshoot the tech during an interview and losing out on an opportunity."
  • 24:24 - Question 4: "Another challenge is the (rare) occurrence of how to manage the situation when you have a bird in the hand and one or two in the bush!"  
  • 29:00 - Question 5: "What is a polite way to say I am unable to resign on the strength of a verbal offer?"  
  • 31:45 - Question 6: "What if you have received a good offer (and it's the best one you've received in two years), but it's not your dream job (and your dream job might be around the corner)?" 

Links mentioned in this episode:

  • Episode 180 - How to answer the leadership question at your next job interview - Interview with Robert Jordan
  • Episode 78 - Portfolio career: What is it, and is it for you? Featuring Jacinta Whelan.
  • Episode 7 - How to attend a job interview when you work full-time?

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Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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