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Ep. 114 Steadfast: Staying Optimistic In A Tough Job Market (with Clint Carrens)
In this episode of Your Career GPS, host Brad Minton and career strategist Clint Carrens discuss the challenges young job seekers face in a tumultuous job market. They explore the importance of tailoring job applications, the necessity of networking, and how to handle rejection and ghosting from employers. Clint emphasizes the need for patience and focus in the job search process, while also providing actionable advice for maintaining motivation and adapting to changing market conditions. The conversation concludes with key takeaways and essential advice for navigating the job market successfully.
Key takeaways
⭐Acknowledge the overwhelming job market situation.
⭐Focus on what you can control in your job search.
⭐Tailor your resume for specific job applications.
⭐Networking is crucial for job seekers.
⭐Rejection is a natural part of the job search process.
⭐Set small, achievable goals to stay motivated.
⭐Celebrate small wins to maintain morale.
⭐Avoid reciprocating ghosting behavior with employers.
⭐Cultivating professional relationships is key to success.
⭐Stay adaptable and continue learning throughout your career.
Guest Info:
At his core, Clint Carrens is about helping people, and he has navigated a career as a coach, mentor, administrator, and instructor in fulfillment of this sense of purpose.
At Indeed, Clint has helped people improve their potential to secure offers from employers and progress in their careers through 1:1 consultations, workshops, and social media content creation. He currently serves as a Career Strategist for Indeed's Job Search Academy, creating live and on demand programming on job search and career development topics. He has also conducted numerous interviews with TV affiliates, radio stations, and new publications across the US. Outside of work, Clint is a husband, father, and volunteer basketball coach.
Website: https://www.indeed.com/job-search-services/workshops
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintcarrens/This Podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Careerwww.minttobecareer.com
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In this episode of Your Career GPS, host Brad Minton and career strategist Clint Carrens discuss the challenges young job seekers face in a tumultuous job market. They explore the importance of tailoring job applications, the necessity of networking, and how to handle rejection and ghosting from employers. Clint emphasizes the need for patience and focus in the job search process, while also providing actionable advice for maintaining motivation and adapting to changing market conditions. The conversation concludes with key takeaways and essential advice for navigating the job market successfully.
Key takeaways
⭐Acknowledge the overwhelming job market situation.
⭐Focus on what you can control in your job search.
⭐Tailor your resume for specific job applications.
⭐Networking is crucial for job seekers.
⭐Rejection is a natural part of the job search process.
⭐Set small, achievable goals to stay motivated.
⭐Celebrate small wins to maintain morale.
⭐Avoid reciprocating ghosting behavior with employers.
⭐Cultivating professional relationships is key to success.
⭐Stay adaptable and continue learning throughout your career.
Guest Info:
At his core, Clint Carrens is about helping people, and he has navigated a career as a coach, mentor, administrator, and instructor in fulfillment of this sense of purpose.
At Indeed, Clint has helped people improve their potential to secure offers from employers and progress in their careers through 1:1 consultations, workshops, and social media content creation. He currently serves as a Career Strategist for Indeed's Job Search Academy, creating live and on demand programming on job search and career development topics. He has also conducted numerous interviews with TV affiliates, radio stations, and new publications across the US. Outside of work, Clint is a husband, father, and volunteer basketball coach.
Website: https://www.indeed.com/job-search-services/workshops
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintcarrens/This Podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Careerwww.minttobecareer.com