Tag: values

Ok so your goals, your skills, your imposter syndrome (or other internal gremlins), and your workplace traumas walk into a bar…

…and then they fight and it’s real bad.

For real though, I get asked what I do frequently, and my response is some version of:

I help lots of people, especially people who work in or adjacent to education, transition into jobs they actually want to go to. Jobs that make them feel better about having to work. Jobs that actually pay them what they deserve.

I also get asked *HOW* I do that.

See, a lot of job seekers KNOW they want a new job. They have goals they want to achieve elsewhere, or they know their current work environment isn’t good for them anymore, or they just feel stagnant, etc.

The problem is…they don’t know where or how to start.

“Should I redo my resume first? I haven’t touched it in a while.”

“I need to organize my thoughts and steps somehow.”

“Is there something I should do to make sure that my next job will be one I actually like?”

“Wait…I don’t even know what type of job I want!”

“I just need to get off the couch and do…SOMETHING! But what…?”

There’s a million questions and challenges. A million things you could try. A whole lot of potential starting places. And it can be overwhelming. You know what happens when we get overwhelmed? We tend to get stagnant.

You know that feeling you get when you know there’s something you could be doing for your career, but you’re a little overwhelmed by the thought of it so you just put it off? And then you get a little annoyed? Well I do.

If that’s a familiar experience for you, let’s dig a little deeper. Keep reading.

Let’s go back to the question from earlier: How do I do what I do?

What’s the first step I take people through in order to help them land a job that they like, pays well, and makes them feel good?

The first step–the place where you should start–is YOU.

Anytime you go into a job search, or really any major life shift, you should start with what’s going on inside. Fully flesh out what your goals are. Have you actually spelled those out? When was the last time you sat down and actually wrote out your goals in specific terms? Do you really know what they are? Think short-term, long-term, and think about different areas of your life.

And what about your values? Do you know what they are? I mean specifically. What are the things you need in life and in your career in order to feel…good. What will happen if you don’t have those things? How do you know those are your values?

You want to know what your goals and values are, and mapping those out BEFORE you start applying is a great starting point. Not doing this is what leads a lot of people into jobs that burn them out. Jobs that underpay them. It makes some people feel like life is kind of just passing them by, but they’re not sure why.

The reason why is because you’re not so clear on your values and goals, and that’s being reflected in your life circumstances. And if you’re not clear and strategic about your goals, how do you know if what you’re currently doing is building towards what you actually want in life?

Mapping all that out can be hard, though. And it’s something most people haven’t done particularly thoroughly or clearly. 

Want help with that? Let’s talk about it!

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But wait! There’s more! Knowing your goals and values is a critical first step. But it’s far from the only step in an organized, strategic, and purposeful job search campaign. Make sure you subscribe so you can get more tips!