Fixable Unsolicited Advice: How to find a job you actually want
Sep 23, 2024
Finding a job today can feel overwhelming, but there are effective strategies to navigate it. Rejection isn't a personal failure; it’s a step towards success. Self-discovery is crucial—it’s all about understanding your skills and values. Enthusiasm in interviews can set you apart, while innovative hiring practices focus on culture and empathy. Lastly, building lasting connections in the workplace is much like nurturing a marriage, requiring thoughtful engagement from both sides.
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Don't Personalize Rejection
- Job searches trigger identity and worthiness questions that people often take personally.
- Anne says refusing to attach meaning to rejections preserves emotional energy and performance.
Harvard Said No Many Times
- Frances reframes rejections as "not now" after multiple Harvard rejections across stages.
- She uses that mindset to persist without taking 'no' personally.
Start With What You Love
- List what you love to do and identify where you can be competitive or world-class.
- Then map who values and would pay for those skills to focus your search.