CC028 How to avoid common jobhunting mistakes

So many women that I work with find themselves in the situation where they take any job to cover the mortgage. Because so much of our self-worth and self-image comes from current work, it can be hard to recognise and identify your strengths.

Jesu Martin has a passion for talent and successful careers. She runs The Confident Job Hunter and she recommends that you:

• base your confidence on facts
• take an inclusive approach and look at the feedback from others
• identify the things that people come to you for

Jesu herself has changed industries four times in her career and shares the benefits of cross-pollinating experience and best practices from one career to another.

If you want to change industry, here's what to do:

• identify the problems you solve
• identify the skills you have
• engage with the people in the industry
• get familiar with the industry 'jargon'
• tailor your CV and LinkedIn profile accordingly

Mentioned on the show and other useful links

• Download your free copy of Five insider tips to avoid the most common mistakes in jobhunting 
• Connect with Jesu on Facebook here 
• Register for the next LinkedIn Challenge here

GUEST: Jesu Martin, The Confident Job Hunter 

HOST: Sherry Bevan, Founder of The Confident Mother

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