287: Three Ways You're Sabotaging Your Job Search & Career

Send us a text This episode explores how mid-career professionals unknowingly sabotage their job search by "playing small." With over 172,000 layoffs announced in February 2023—a staggering 245% increase from January—accelerating your job search is more critical than ever. Common pitfalls that hinder success include:Searching for the "perfect" strategy instead of focusing on consistent efforts that yield results.Avoiding assertive outreach for fear of appearing desperate, when true confidence is key.Hesitating to engage your network, mistakenly believing you"ll be a burden. Success comes from strategic action: track what works, confidently communicate your value, and proactively connect with those who can help.  Ask yourself: How would you show up if you believed your value was non-negotiable? Download the free Mid-Career Job Seeker"s Checklist at johnneral.com to get organized and start seeing results in your job search. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Want me to review your LinkedIn profile? Learn more here. Visit https://johnneral.com to join The Mid-Career GPS Newsletter, a free, twice-weekly career and leadership resource for mid-career professionals. Connect with John on LinkedIn here. Check Out John"s New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John"s YouTube Channel here.