Confession, Helping Others, and Finding Motivation in the Face of Rejection

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A discussion on the speaker's experience of helping someone on LinkedIn and the importance of humanity in their job. The chapter also highlights the guest's journey, focusing on their persistence in the face of rejection and advice on staying motivated during a career change.

James had identified Amazon as the company he wanted to work for, but they kept rejecting him.

His values aligned with the organization and he was extremely excited about their company culture, but he kept repeating the same cycle. He would land an interview with Amazon (woo!) only to be told they “went a different direction” after the interview(ugh). So how did he end up landing his dream role with Amazon? By upgrading his mindset, persevering through rejection, and expertly using his network.

Tune in as James shares his story of making a career change from Boeing to Amazon!

What you’ll learn

How to navigate career change obstacles with resilience and strategic perseverance.
How to leverage your network to its full potential to enhance your career change
Practical tips for shaking off the ghosts of rejections past and embracing a growth-oriented mindset
How to communicate passion and alignment during job interviews effectively.

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