106: Overcoming Fear in Your Job Search

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When was the last time you got nervous? We get nervous because we care, and there is a reason why you care so much. Maybe you were playing a sport, a game, having a conversation with someone, delivering a presentation, asking for a raise, going on an interview…the list goes on and on. 

Every day, someone reaches out to me, or I see a post about how to control their nerves or overcome their fear in their job search. As mid-career professionals, you may have been out of the game for a while and may feel a little rusty about conducting a job search or how best to leverage yourself in the marketplace. Today, I’ve got a few tips to help you manage those emotions so you can step on the gas and get your job search moving in the right direction. 

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Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:05)

·      Apply for Coaching (1:55)

·      Putting Fear Into Context (3:04)

·      “Make My Day” (8:04)

·      Acknowledge the Fear (14:02)

·      TRUTH vs. truth (18:44)

·      Create a Preparation Plan (21:37)

·      Measure Your Results (23:14)

·      Get Rid of the Shame (26:03)

·      Wrap-Up (29:19)

·      Join My Private Facebook Group (30:23)

List of Resources:

·      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, including a job search tracker and reflection questions, at https://johnneral.com. 

·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fa

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