69: Finding “A Job” or “The Job”

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Many people in career transition wonder if they should find “a job” or “the job.” It all depends on your current situation and how much time you have to navigate that transition. Both are viable options, but in this episode, I’m sharing five tips to help you consider whether your next career move is to find “a job” or if it’s time to go after “the job.”

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      “A Job” vs. “The Job” (0:00)

·      John’s Wonderful Weekend at the Beach (2:03)

·      Remember to Shop Small Businesses (3:00)

·      Webinar – “The Great Resignation and Your Next Interview” (3:32)

·      Join the “Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge” (4:15)

·      The Difference Between Finding “A Job” vs. “The Job” (5:00)

·      John’s Opportunity to Find “The Job” (8:00)

·      John’s Opportunity to Find “A Job” (9:40)

·      #1 – Self-Assess Your Current Job Situation (10:42)

·      #2 – Solicit Honest Feedback from Trusted Colleagues (13:08)

·      #3 – Ask, “Why is This Next Move Important to Me?” (16:24)

·      #4 – Put a Plan Together (17:40)

·      #5 – Execute Your Plan Fearlessly (18:43)

·      Building Your Mid-Career GPS (22:05)

List of Resources:

·      Sign Up for “The Great Resignation and Your Next Interview”

·      Sign Up for the “Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge”

·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral

·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral

Calls to Action: 

·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources that include a job search tracker and reflection questions at https://johnneral.com. 

·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group”

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