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023: [Job Search, Pt. 3 / 5] Why you should NOT play the numbers game in your job search
023: [Job Search, Pt. 3 / 5] Why you should NOT play the numbers game in your job search
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jul 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Welcome to part 3 of the 4 part series on the Job Search.
In this episode, Sarah discusses why playing the numbers game is not in your best interest as well as how to recognize red flags in your job search, the value of your time and energy, and how to maximize each application you send.
01:34 Multiple times a week people message me, email me and say, Sarah, I've applied to a TON of jobs and not had a single interview.
02:47 A lot of people just simply don't know what to do if they're applying to jobs and they're not getting interviews.
03:53 Reason #1 that you should stop playing the numbers game: It’s a red flag that something isn’t working
05:01 Reason #2 that you should stop playing the numbers game: Time & energy
06:41 Reason #3 that you should stop playing the numbers game: You aren’t concentrating enough on building relationships
08:06 Reason #4 that you should stop playing the numbers game: Your mental health
10:24 Recap? Interested in learning more about Career Strategy Lab? Click here to apply! Once you're accepted we'll send an exclusive training with actionable job search tips and with details about what Career Strategy Lab is all about.
➡️ Get your FREE copy of the Career Strategy Podcast Workbook and Episode Guide.
⭐️ If you're enjoying the podcast, please click here and leave a quick review it to help us reach more folks!
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In this episode, Sarah discusses why playing the numbers game is not in your best interest as well as how to recognize red flags in your job search, the value of your time and energy, and how to maximize each application you send.
01:34 Multiple times a week people message me, email me and say, Sarah, I've applied to a TON of jobs and not had a single interview.
02:47 A lot of people just simply don't know what to do if they're applying to jobs and they're not getting interviews.
03:53 Reason #1 that you should stop playing the numbers game: It’s a red flag that something isn’t working
05:01 Reason #2 that you should stop playing the numbers game: Time & energy
06:41 Reason #3 that you should stop playing the numbers game: You aren’t concentrating enough on building relationships
08:06 Reason #4 that you should stop playing the numbers game: Your mental health
10:24 Recap? Interested in learning more about Career Strategy Lab? Click here to apply! Once you're accepted we'll send an exclusive training with actionable job search tips and with details about what Career Strategy Lab is all about.
➡️ Get your FREE copy of the Career Strategy Podcast Workbook and Episode Guide.
⭐️ If you're enjoying the podcast, please click here and leave a quick review it to help us reach more folks!
? Say hi and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or YouTube.
Released:
Jul 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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