Episode 49. The Dos And Don’ts Of Finding A Job, Advancing Your Career & Navigating Office Politics – Jenny Foss

<p>“We recruiters can sense when somebody's panicked and it's just unfortunately not going to be to your advantage … so I would say fundamental to moving forward as a job seeker or if you're trying to grow or change your career is thinking through, how can I get my head straight, how can I be at my best? … I will say that there's not a simple answer and I don't like it when people project that it is "just go do this, everything will be great" … it is challenging for a lot of people but coming from the recruiter's perspective, I would say it will absolutely benefit you if you get your mindset in a decent place as you go forward” Jenny Foss told me on Episode 49 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.</p> <p>Jenny is a long-time recruiter, job search strategist, and the founder and CEO of the internationally recognized career website, JobJenny.com. She also partners with LinkedIn in developing career-focused video courses for their LinkedIn Learning platform.</p> <p>Through all of her work, Jenny aims to provide exceptional, accessible, and easy-to-act-upon advice that enables people to thrive in their careers. A Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), ferocious Scrabble player, and mean margarita maker, Jenny lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, three kids, and rescue dog Daisy.</p> <p>Her book “Do This, Not That: Career” was recently published and is a great read!</p> <p>Jenny and I had a great conversation and talked about the following:</p> <p>Starting out as a journalist and transitioning into PR and marketing,</p> <p>Not being happy with the trajectory of her career and moving into recruiting,</p> <p>The importance of marketing, positioning yourself and building your brand,</p> <p>Why mindset and not being fearful are crucial when looking for a new job,</p> <p>The similarities between job search and dating,</p> <p>Jenny’s top 3 CV tips and the importance of adapting your CV,</p> <p>It’s worth applying for jobs even if you don’t meet 100% of the job specs,</p> <p>Building strong relationships w