Career Warrior Podcast #76) Mastering Your Job Search Through Psychology | Dr. Art Markman
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Oct 3, 2019 In this engaging conversation, Dr. Art Markman, a psychology and marketing professor at the University of Texas at Austin and author of 'Bring Your Brain to Work,' shares valuable insights on job searches. He discusses the importance of recognizing signs for career moves and the effectiveness of applying broadly for roles. Markman emphasizes tailoring application materials and leveraging cognitive science principles to enhance interviews. He warns against the trap of taking unsuitable jobs and advocates for self-knowledge as a crucial career superpower.
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Annual Career Values Check
- Reassess your career about once a year by checking whether you are still learning and whether the job fits your values.
- Values can change over time, so align roles with current priorities like achievement, benevolence, or tradition.
Apply Widely And Aim Higher
- Apply to far more jobs than you think you need because selection involves randomness and hidden internal choices.
- Treat job descriptions as guidelines and aim for roles that will stretch you and promote growth.
Son Offered A Stretch Job
- Art Markman told how his son was offered a job that he wasn't fully ready for and was advised to take it anyway.
- Markman used this to show that aiming for roles you can grow into beats aiming only for jobs you're already ready for.
