Annie Yang illustrates the importance of applying to a high volume of jobs to enhance success in the job search process.
Embracing technology and automation in accounting can significantly improve productivity and free up time for other pursuits.
Deep dives
Balancing Multiple Roles Successfully
The speaker discusses the challenges and successes of balancing a full-time job with multiple side gigs. Annie Yang, an accountant, proves that it is possible to manage various roles simultaneously while maintaining a work-life balance. She shares her experience of transitioning from minimum wage jobs to becoming a successful accountant while also aiding clients with job search strategies. This illustrates the reality of many modern workers who juggle multiple responsibilities to achieve financial stability and personal fulfillment.
Job Search Strategies and Personal Branding
Annie emphasizes the significance of proactive job search strategies, advocating for applying to a high volume of positions to increase chances of success. She recounts her experience of applying to 50 jobs daily, which ultimately led her to secure an accounting position quickly. This strategy illustrates the need to break free from conventional norms around job hunting and highlights the importance of personal branding, including leveraging unique accomplishments such as authorship to stand out in competitive job markets. Moreover, she reflects on how many applicants underestimate the effort required, often relying on outdated methods that yield little success.
Leveraging Technology for Efficiency
Annie discusses how she has automated her accounting work to significantly reduce her weekly hours while maintaining high productivity. By transitioning to a paperless system and outsourcing routine tasks, she creates more time for her side business and personal projects. This highlights the importance of embracing technology to streamline workflows in any profession. Her ability to effectively integrate technology not only enhances her efficiency but also allows her to provide better services to her clients.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Throughout the conversation, Annie shares her ongoing struggle with imposter syndrome and its impact on her professional growth. She reveals that despite her achievements and knowledge, she often felt unqualified in her roles, underscoring a common issue many professionals face. Over time, she learned that confidence is crucial for success, as many of her peers and even well-known figures often deal with self-doubt. This insight emphasizes that acknowledging one's own capabilities and navigating through insecurities can lead to significant personal and professional advancements.
On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Annie Yang. Annie is employed full time as an accountant, but also has a side gig doing similar work for other clients. Annie also helps job seekers land positions quickly, so we talk a lot about strategies there. If you’re currently on the job hunt, check out Annie’s website, which you can find linked in the shownotes. Annie is one of so many people out there that don’t just do one job, they have lots of plates in the air, and Annie seems to have found a balance that really works well for her. If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with Allison Rothwell, an Administrative Assistant, Actor and Declutter Coach, you can find that here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/declutter-coach-administrative-assistant-actor/id1673653251?i=1000615992179
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