CC028 How to avoid common jobhunting mistakes

So many women that I work with find themselves in the situation where they take any job to cover the mortgage. Because so much of our self-worth and self-image comes from current work, it can be hard to recognise and identify your strengths.

Jesu Martin has a passion for talent and successful careers. She runs The Confident Job Hunter and she recommends that you:

base your confidence on facts take an inclusive approach and look at the feedback from others identify the things that people come to you for

Jesu herself has changed industries four times in her career and shares the benefits of cross-pollinating experience and best practices from one career to another.

If you want to change industry, here's what to do:

identify the problems you solve identify the skills you have engage with the people in the industry get familiar with the industry 'jargon' tailor your CV and LinkedIn profile accordingly Mentioned on the show and other useful links Download your free copy of Five insider tips to avoid the most common mistakes in jobhunting  Connect with Jesu on Facebook here  Register for the next LinkedIn Challenge here

GUEST: Jesu Martin, The Confident Job Hunter 

HOST: Sherry Bevan, Founder of The Confident Mother

Ask your questions or share your feedback Comment on the show notes Tweet me @SherryRB using #ConfidentConversations Get in touch with me directly here Subscribe, rate and review in iTunes <> For more Confident Conversations connect with me On Twitter @SherryRB Like The Confident Mother Facebook page Sign up to The Confidence Guide produced weekly packed with tips and ideas on career, confidence and leadership

So many women that I work with find themselves in the situation where they take any job to cover the mortgage. Because so much of our self-worth and self-image comes from current work, it can be hard to recognise and identify your strengths.

Jesu Martin has a passion for talent and successful careers. She runs The Confident Job Hunter and she recommends that you:

base your confidence on facts take an inclusive approach and look at the feedback from others identify the things that people come to you for

Jesu herself has changed industries four times in her career and shares the benefits of cross-pollinating experience and best practices from one career to another.

If you want to change industry, here's what to do:

identify the problems you solve identify the skills you have engage with the people in the industry get familiar with the industry 'jargon' tailor your CV and LinkedIn profile accordingly Mentioned on the show and other useful links Download your free copy of Five insider tips to avoid the most common mistakes in jobhunting  Connect with Jesu on Facebook here  Register for the next LinkedIn Challenge here

GUEST: Jesu Martin, The Confident Job Hunter 

HOST: Sherry Bevan, Founder of The Confident Mother

Ask your questions or share your feedback Comment on the show notes Tweet me @SherryRB using #ConfidentConversations Get in touch with me directly here Subscribe, rate and review in iTunes For more Confident Conversations connect with me On Twitter @SherryRB Like The Confident Mother Facebook page Sign up to The Confidence Guide produced weekly packed with tips and ideas on career, confidence and leadership