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Welcome to week 2 of Job Searching for Corporate Rebels!
An effective job search builds momentum. You start with a handful of connections and grow it into a vibrant matrix. This means three things:
- You have to start somewhere which means you can start anywhere.
- The start may be slow. That's ok. It takes a while to build momentum.
- You want your job search to take on a life of its own.
Looking for a job is like going to the gym. When you start, working out doesn't feel great. You can't lift much weight, and your body feels unfamiliar and uncomfortable. You force yourself to go. After a few weeks, a bicep appears, and you sleep better. As you start to see results, you become intrinsically motivated to work out.
Job searching works the same way. Doing reps gets results. Job search reps are making calls, talking to people, submitting resumes, and just like the gym, refining your approach will focus your results as you progress (tailoring your resume, honing your talking points).
Job searching isn't magic (until you get the offer, then it definitely feels like magic). It's a matter of discipline and willingness. Doing the work. Talking to people. Sending applications. Do the reps. Over time, you build momentum.
Today's Hot Tip: Do the reps. Job searching isn't complex. Just do the reps.
In the next couple of weeks, I'll share more about how to build momentum. Stay tuned.
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