“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.
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.
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.
Her book “Do This, Not That: Career” was recently published and is a great read!
Jenny and I had a great conversation and talked about the following:
Starting out as a journalist and transitioning into PR and marketing,
Not being happy with the trajectory of her career and moving into recruiting,
The importance of marketing, positioning yourself and building your brand,
Why mindset and not being fearful are crucial when looking for a new job,
The similarities between job search and dating,
Jenny’s top 3 CV tips and the importance of adapting your CV,
It’s worth applying for jobs even if you don’t meet 100% of the job specs,
Building strong relationships with your boss and co workers,
Setting clear milestones and objectives with your boss when starting a new job,
How to ask for a raise or promotion, and
Dealing with a difficult boss or co-worker.
People & Resources Mentioned
Dolly Parton
The Plot – Jean Hanff Korelitz
Cal Newport - So Good They Can't Ignore You
Mac Prichard
Adrian Granzella Larssen
Contact Jenny
Website: https://www.jobjenny.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfoss
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jobjenny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jobjennydotcom/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobjenny_com/
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. The next episode is with Minola Jac, a journalist by trade, and a Change Manager by choice. She stumbled upon Change Management two decades ago, through a series of fortunate circumstances, and has been enjoying every day since! Her episode will be released on Weds 1st March.
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding.
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*
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