The Job Seekers Journey

A lot of people think of a job search in terms of what a candidate is going through, and this is valid thinking. However, what often gets overlooked is what a job search looks like for a spouse, friends or family that is watching their loved one going through the search.

Today I speak with my lovely bride, Megan, about what it was like watching me go through the job search process.

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Every person has a story. Every Person has a journey. No more so when going on a job search journey. In the first of many, Brad sits down with a fellow job seeker, David (Chris) Holub to discuss his journey. We discuss getting let go from his last position, the strategy he used to find his next opportunity, and what he has learned about himself by going through this journey.

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Many people are faced with a fate that is not what we had envisioned. Many of us are let go from a company for no fault of our own and are left with a fate that is less than ideal. But we can choose to accept the fate we were handed or we can embrace or love the fate we were given. By embracing your fate, we can learn from it, and grow from it, and thrive in what comes next.

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The recent events in the country got me thinking about perspective, and what you feed your mind with. If you look for negativity, you can find it. If you look for positivity, you can find. This applies to to everything from news events to the job search.

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Sept 5th, 2025 marked 1 year of unemployment. As I reflect on that time, there are several things that have been learned. How to continue growing as an employee. How to reframe your situation to use it to your advantage while going through your search. Keeping up your education and mental health while being in transition.

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Trying to Grow your network can be awkward. It can be uncomfortable. But how should we try to do it?

Our guest, Michelle Schafer is an ICF-certified coach, author and facilitator, specializing in career transition and leadership. She is the owner and founder of Michelle Schafer Coaching, empowering people to navigate career transitions with confidence. Michelle is passionate about people and inspired by their progress, working with clients at all levels of an organization and across sectors including federal and municipal government, high tech, not-for-profit and financial services.

More information about Michelle:

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Order her book Cultivating Career Growth:Navigating Transitions with Purpose here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/

Free offer #2: Download the reflection tool Career Focus Framework here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/gain-clarity-and-confidence-in-your-job-search/

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Whether you are currently working at a company you have been deciding to leave, or you are in a job transition, it is important to evaluate what your values are, where they may have changed over time, and how your current company, or future company meets those values.

Ellen Lyman (Owner, Inspired Leader, LLC) joins the podcast to discuss how she helps her clients do this evaluation, and the importance of conducting it.

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The Job Market is intimidating. It is tough to navigate, and impossible to master. In the current job market, networking has become increasingly more important in order to land that next job opportunity, but how do we effectively do that?

Amy Her joins the show to discuss the best tactics to use while trying to be creative in how we find our next job opportunity. Love this conversation!

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Networking can be intimidating. It can be awkward, and tough to navigate. In the current job market, networking has become increasingly more important in order to land that next job opportunity, but how do we effectively do that?

Amy Her joins the show to discuss the best tactics to use while networking in different situations. Love this conversation!

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Expectations are great! However, they can also cause one to question themselves whenever faced with a job loss. Where do you go when you are faced with an unexpected job loss? How do we change our perspective to help you grow while going through a transition?

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