Summary Sunday Strengthen Your Job Search

Summary Sunday Strengthen Your Job Search Job search (and your career) is a marathon, which requires you have the mental and physical stamina to endure over a long period of time. Ive always said that job search requires a different  set of skills, many of which you havent needed to use before. But even more important is having the right mental fortitude. In this weeks roundup, Im sharing articles to help you build skills and mental strength to reach your career goals! 4 Mentalities That Are Killing Your Career by J.T. ODonnell | Inc I love J.T.s closing paragraph. I think it will help you see the importance of the article and learning how to embrace the changing work environment. Studies by CAREEREALISM show that 88 percent of professionals feel unsatisfied with their career success. While you may not have a severe case of any of the mentalities above, even possessing one of them to a small extent can hurt your ability to move forward. JOB SEARCH How to Explain YOUR JOB at a Family Dinner by Lee LeFever If you struggle to answer the question  what do you do then please, read this article!  I shared the  link to Lees Explainer Academy newsletter this week in which  he re-told the story of how to explain your job so anyone can understand what you do. Its so important to be able to describe your work so people  understand and remember. Businesses face this same issue and that is why he built  his company, Common Craft. 8 Ways To Stay Well During A Job Search Dry Spell by Paul Strebe | Work It Daily (formerly known as CAREEREALISM) Whether you are actively job seeking or just burnt out by your job, it helps to rejuvenate your mind and body. This post has ideas on ways you can re-energize yourself. SOCIAL JOB SEARCH Job Hunting In the Digital Age [Infographic] by Vera Marie Reed |  Career Pivot I love useful infographics! This one is filled with tips on how to improve your digital job hunting skills- from using social media to how to do a great video interview. LINKEDIN 5 Insider Tips for Getting Noticed on LinkedIn by Donna Serdula |  LinkedIn Pulse If you are perplexed by how to get your phone to ring, then this will help. These expert tips will help amp up your understanding and use of LinkedIn. Have a great week!