106: Overcoming Fear in Your Job Search

When was the last time you got nervous? We get nervous because we care, and there is a reason why you care so much. Maybe you were playing a sport, a game, having a conversation with someone, delivering a presentation, asking for a raise, going on an interview…the list goes on and on. 

Every day, someone reaches out to me, or I see a post about how to control their nerves or overcome their fear in their job search. As mid-career professionals, you may have been out of the game for a while and may feel a little rusty about conducting a job search or how best to leverage yourself in the marketplace. Today, I’ve got a few tips to help you manage those emotions so you can step on the gas and get your job search moving in the right direction. 

Apply for coaching at https://johnneral.com/contact.

Click here to view John’s appearance on “Make My Day” – Jump to the 9:24 mark.

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:05)

·      Apply for Coaching (1:55)

·      Putting Fear Into Context (3:04)

·      “Make My Day” (8:04)

·      Acknowledge the Fear (14:02)

·      TRUTH vs. truth (18:44)

·      Create a Preparation Plan (21:37)

·      Measure Your Results (23:14)

·      Get Rid of the Shame (26:03)

·      Wrap-Up (29:19)

·      Join My Private Facebook Group (30:23)

List of Resources:

·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral

·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral

Calls to Action: 

·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, including a job search tracker and reflection questions, at https://johnneral.com. 

·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here an

Chapters

• 0:05 Introduction
• 1:55 Apply for Coaching
• 3:04 Putting Fear Into Context
• 8:04 "Make My Day"
• 14:02 Acknowledge the Fear
• 18:44 TRUTH vs. truth
• 21:37 Create a Preparation Plan
• 23:14 Measure Your Results
• 26:03 Get Rid of the Shame
• 29:19 Wrap-Up
• 30:23 Join My Private Facebook Group