Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job Practice Imperfection in Your Job Search, with Tanya Romaniuk
Sep 24, 2025
Tanya Romaniuk, a career counselor at Portland State University, dives into the challenges of perfectionism in job searching. She reveals how waiting for everything to feel 'just right' can stall progress and confidence. Tanya shares practical strategies like taking small, imperfect steps and practicing interviews with friends to build assurance. Recognizing the difference between realistic standards and hindering perfectionism, she encourages listeners to embrace flaws and act before feeling entirely prepared. Her final nugget of wisdom? Commit to one imperfect action this week!
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Perfectionism Has Two Faces
- Not all perfectionism is harmful; reasonable standards can motivate and satisfy you.
- Excessively high standards create strong inner critics that stall progress and erode confidence.
Avoid Elementary Application Mistakes
- Avoid basic errors like addressing a cover letter to the wrong employer and typos by getting multiple eyes on your materials.
- Be punctual for informational chats and interviews and always follow up with a thank-you note.
Start Small To Build Momentum
- Give yourself permission to start by lowering the stakes and beginning with small, approachable contacts.
- Build momentum and confidence by practicing with low-risk conversations before tackling higher-stakes outreach.
