It’s natural to feel discouraged if you’re unemployed. But if you base your identity on what you do for a living, you may self-sabotage when looking for a new job. Feelings of worthlessness or desperation can lead you to apply for jobs that aren’t a good fit or cause you to bomb an interview because of your low self-esteem. Find Your Dream Job podcast guest Kali Rogers says that one way to stay positive during a job search is to remain curious. Treat your job hunt like a research project. Kali also says that it’s a big mistake to not tell others when you are looking for a job; if people don’t know you’re looking, they can’t share with you possible openings they may know about.

About Our Guest:

Kali Rogers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalirogers/) is the founder of Blush Online Life Coaching (https://joinblush.com/). Kali helps women grow self-confidence, get over nasty breakups, and work on better relationships. She’s also the author of “Conquering Your Quarter-Life Crisis," (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072L3GC23?tag=thougcatal0c-20).

Resources in This Episode:

• If you’re ready to focus on your strengths, create positive habits, and build a game plan for your future, visit Kali’s website (https://joinblush.com/coach/kali/).
• Learn about the symptoms of the quarter life crisis and how to combat them in Kali’s new book,“Conquering Your Quarter-Life Crisis," (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072L3GC23?tag=thougcatal0c-20).
• Your presence online is critical in order for employers to find you. Learn how to use your social media to make a favorable impression by enrolling in How to Wow and Woo Employers Online (https://macslist.teachable.com/p/impress-employers-online/?src=podcast), a free course from Mac’s List.
• Jobscan is an online tool that optimizes keywords and customizes your resume for greater chances of landing an interview. Visit www.jobscan.co/dreamjob for a 10% discount.

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