Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

63: Thoughts on The Great Resignation

John Neral Season 1

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Over 4 Million people quit their jobs in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. What does that mean for you? In this episode, I’m talking with you about “The Great Resignation” and how you can navigate this exciting time in your professional life, whether you are actively job seeking or considering that shortly. 

 

Key Topics & Time Stamps:

·      Interview Webinar – October 27th at 12:00 pm Eastern (2:05)

·      Quitting a Job is Exciting (2:39)

·      4 Million People Recently Quit Their Jobs (3:25)

·      The Great Awakening About Work and Our Jobs (6:05)

·      Considerations About Quitting Your Job (7:50)

·      Considerations Before Quitting Your Job (9:22)

·      Quit Your Job Professionally and Gracefully (10:40)

·      Handling the Exit Interview (11:35)

·      Answering Why You Are Leaving Your Current Position (13:10)

·      “The Great Resignation” (14:25)

·      What “The Great Resignation” Means for Job Seekers (17:35)

·      Being Frustrated with Your Job Search (20:54)

·      Tips for the Currently Employed (22:45)

 

List of Resources:

·      The Great Resignation and Your Next Interview – Webinar on October 27, 2021

·      U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

·      Episode 44: You Can’t Expect Your Career to Make You Happy with Dan Nestle

·      The Great Resignation is Finally Getting Companies to Take Burnout Seriously. Is It Enough? By Jamie Ducharme

·      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

 

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