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Start Here: Build a Resilient Mindset for Your Job Search

Dec 10, 2025
Christina O'Neill, a former magazine editor and co-author of *All the Cool Girls Get Fired*, shares her journey from being fired to owning her story and finding support. Career coach Anna Believa offers valuable mindset strategies, emphasizing the power of reframing language from 'need' to 'want' to spark creativity. Both discuss the importance of tracking small wins to build confidence and staying visible to potential employers. Together, they provide a roadmap for navigating the complexities of job searching with resilience.
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INSIGHT

Mindset Matters As Much As Tactics

  • Job-search mindset is a crucial but often ignored element that shapes outcomes.
  • Taking care of mental health is both strategic and necessary during a search.
ANECDOTE

Publicly Owning A Firing

  • Laura Brown and Christina O'Neill publicly owned being fired and used humor to reclaim the narrative.
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INSIGHT

Job Loss Doesn't Erase Your Value

  • Your professional value doesn't vanish when your job ends; experience remains an asset.
  • Shame and isolation are choices you can challenge by reminding yourself of past contributions.
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