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Fear of Career Rejection: Stay In Control And Overcome it!
Keywords
career, job market, career transitions, rejections, confidence, job search strategies, resilience, feedback, networking, career coaching
Summary
In this episode of Career Talk with Wes, the host discusses the complexities of navigating career transitions, particularly in a challenging job market. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidence, understanding the subjective nature of feedback, and developing strategies for job searching. Wes encourages listeners to focus on controllable factors, maintain momentum, and step out of their comfort zones to foster resilience and confidence during their career journeys.
Takeaways
Career Talk is a free space for discussing all things career-related.
The job market is currently very difficult, with many experiencing forced transitions.
Rejections are a common part of the job search process and can be hard to handle.
Feedback from employers is subjective and should be treated as data.
It's important to maintain confidence and not let the job market affect self-worth.
Focus on controllable areas in the job search process.
Maintaining activity and momentum is crucial for success.
Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to new opportunities.
Building a support network is essential during career transitions.
The messages you send to yourself during this process shape your confidence.
Sound Bites
"It's a very difficult job market right now."
"You're putting perhaps your best effort forth."
"It's all just pieces of data."
"Don't let it sway me from my confidence."
"Activity is your friend."
"Get out of your comfort zone."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Career Talk
03:58 Navigating Career Transitions
08:27 Understanding the Job Market Challenges
15:04 Dealing with Rejections and Feedback
20:44 Maintaining Confidence in a Tough Market
23:03 Strategies for Job Search Success
29:07 Building Resilience and Confidence
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By wesehnertKeywords
career, job market, career transitions, rejections, confidence, job search strategies, resilience, feedback, networking, career coaching
Summary
In this episode of Career Talk with Wes, the host discusses the complexities of navigating career transitions, particularly in a challenging job market. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidence, understanding the subjective nature of feedback, and developing strategies for job searching. Wes encourages listeners to focus on controllable factors, maintain momentum, and step out of their comfort zones to foster resilience and confidence during their career journeys.
Takeaways
Career Talk is a free space for discussing all things career-related.
The job market is currently very difficult, with many experiencing forced transitions.
Rejections are a common part of the job search process and can be hard to handle.
Feedback from employers is subjective and should be treated as data.
It's important to maintain confidence and not let the job market affect self-worth.
Focus on controllable areas in the job search process.
Maintaining activity and momentum is crucial for success.
Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to new opportunities.
Building a support network is essential during career transitions.
The messages you send to yourself during this process shape your confidence.
Sound Bites
"It's a very difficult job market right now."
"You're putting perhaps your best effort forth."
"It's all just pieces of data."
"Don't let it sway me from my confidence."
"Activity is your friend."
"Get out of your comfort zone."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Career Talk
03:58 Navigating Career Transitions
08:27 Understanding the Job Market Challenges
15:04 Dealing with Rejections and Feedback
20:44 Maintaining Confidence in a Tough Market
23:03 Strategies for Job Search Success
29:07 Building Resilience and Confidence