Has the Great Resignation inspired you to find your next job? Many workers have learned over the past two years that they are ready to move on to their next position but don’t know where to start looking. On this career focused episode of the Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer is joined by executive coach Liz Molher for a conversation about getting people from where they are to where they want to be in their careers.  Liz has insights, tips, and tools that everyone can use to prepare for a more fulfilling career path. From the key steps to take in improving your online presence to the two questions you need to be prepared to answer in your next interview, this conversation is filled with the advice you’ve been looking for to enhance your career. 

 

On today’s podcast, you will learn:

Understanding the Great Resignation 

• The pandemic has caused a major reevaluation of every aspect of life, including careers. 
• Redefining what’s most important has resulted in a shift in focus. 
• If you live another 30 years, or if you die tomorrow, what will your legacy be? 
• Work-life balance is key to avoiding burnout. 

 

Steps to avoiding burnout

• Don’t quit, start by considering ways that you can slow your work life down. 
• Create a list of what you like (not love) and don’t like about your job. 
• Set aside difficult working relationships when considering the actual work you do.  
• Open the lines of communication that will allow you to improve your workload. 
• If you are at a breaking point, find ways to leave your situation better before you go. 

 

Figuring out what to pivot toward next

• First, figure out your potential and what you have to offer others. 
• Create a blueprint that identifies your skills, core values and interests. 
• Nurture your network- networking is just one letter away from not working. 
• Utilize the technology available to you to make connections with others. 
• A well filled out LinkedIn profile can be the key to finding your next position. 
• Key searchable words will help recruiters, hiring managers and search robots find you. 

 

3 stages to prepare for your next interview

• In today’s digital world, you need to be prepared and confident about what you have to offer. 
• Research the company, their press releases, the industry and their competition. 
• Google your next potential boss. 
• Prepare your own success stories and appropriate answers to these two questions- “Tell me about yourself” and “Why should we hire you?”
• Consider the number one reason that people get hired and fired- finding the right fit. 

 

Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.

 

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