Episode 262 - Navigating Year-End Job Search Anxiety: How to Stay Focused and Seize Opportunities

As the year comes to a close, even the most experienced professionals seeking a new job will often face what I call the “end-of-year heebie-jeebies.” It’s a feeling of anxiety and uncertainty that creeps in during the holiday season. With festive celebrations, family gatherings, and the general sense that hiring is slowing down, you might feel stuck or overwhelmed if you’re still searching for that next opportunity. But this period can actually be an excellent time to gain traction in your job search—if you know how to leverage it.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:52 Celebrating the Podcast Anniversary
• 03:31 LinkedIn's Job Interview Tool Update
• 05:09 ChatGPT Insights and Amazon Controversy
• 10:53 End of Year Job Search Anxiety
• 15:12 Managing Holiday Anxiety
• 15:24 Maintaining Job Search Routine
• 17:08 Networking During Holidays
• 19:13 Reassessing Goals and Strengths
• 20:40 Leveraging Year-End Hiring
• 21:56 Staying Productive and Upskilling
• 24:52 Self-Care During Job Search
• 26:07 Looking Ahead to the New Year
• 28:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Ted Podcast that talks about the Amazon situation in more detail is  Fixable, Unsolicited Advice: Why Amazon is dragging its employees back into the office?
• Episode 259 - The Future of Work: Why Hybrid Work Is Here to Stay
• Episode 258 - How to Find Career Clarity When You're Feeling Stuck
• LinkedIn Audit

About the host, Renata Bernarde

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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