I believe we are each the sole owner of our lives. Are you a true “owner” or an “employee” of your life?
All too often it’s easy to play small and think there’s nothing better. This mindset encourages us to find creative ways to cope and tolerate our circumstances instead of actively looking for ways to find all that is possible, often beyond our wildest dreams.
I believe there’s a better way to live, one where you lead and act as the driver of your life instead of being its passenger. In that spirit, this show covers a variety of topics around the themes of personal ownership, effective personal leadership, productivity, co-active coaching, and being a better human.
Along the way I'll share the things I'm learning myself and through other people as guests.
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I believe we are each the sole owner of our lives. Are you a true “owner” or an “employee” of your life?
All too often it’s easy to play small and think there’s nothing better. This mindset encourages us to find creative ways to cope and tolerate our circumstances instead of actively looking for ways to find all that is possible, often beyond our wildest dreams.
I believe there’s a better way to live, one where you lead and act as the driver of your life instead of being its passenger. In that spirit, this show covers a variety of topics around the themes of personal ownership, effective personal leadership, productivity, co-active coaching, and being a better human.
Along the way I'll share the things I'm learning myself and through other people as guests.
123: Searching for a Job in Today’s Market with Greg Sterling
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1 year ago
123: Searching for a Job in Today’s Market with Greg Sterling
Greg Sterling joins me to share his experiences navigating a layoff and finding a job in the current market.
Conversation Summary
Losing a job is never easy, even when the economy seems strong. Greg Sterling was was part of a layoff at Red Hat after 13 years with the company. He spent the last 7 months searching for a new position. We talked in November 2023 to get his insights on the current job market and advice for others trying to find new work.
Key Takeaways
* Job searching can be very discouraging with extremely low response rate
* Companies can receive an overwhelming 500-1000 applicants for a single role in minutes
* The current job market is very tight with companies being extremely selective
* Networking continuously is crucial, though even close contacts may not respond
* Self-care through exercise or other outlets helps manage the emotional toll
* Finding local opportunities rather than remote roles yields better results
* Asking for feedback after rejections can provide useful insights to improve
* Regularly tweaking your resume to polish message and fit is important
* Recruiters tend to only work with those they can easily place in a role
* Set limits on job search time to avoid burnout
The John Poelstra Show
I believe we are each the sole owner of our lives. Are you a true “owner” or an “employee” of your life?
All too often it’s easy to play small and think there’s nothing better. This mindset encourages us to find creative ways to cope and tolerate our circumstances instead of actively looking for ways to find all that is possible, often beyond our wildest dreams.
I believe there’s a better way to live, one where you lead and act as the driver of your life instead of being its passenger. In that spirit, this show covers a variety of topics around the themes of personal ownership, effective personal leadership, productivity, co-active coaching, and being a better human.
Along the way I'll share the things I'm learning myself and through other people as guests.
