#66 | THE TRUTH ABOUT JOB HOPPING AND AGEISM
WHAT TO DO ABOUT JOB HOPPING AND AGEISM | E.66 Career Therapy Podcast with Erica Reckamp
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.66), we welcome Erica Reckamp.
Erica is an Executive Writer & Content Strategist for career services firm Job Search Like a Pro. Previously, she served as Head/Senior Writer of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Empowered Possibilities, and EQ-IQ Coaching. Erica is also a member of the National Association of Resumé Writers (NARW) and Career Thought Leaders (CTL).
In today’s convo we talk about where job search advice goes wrong, how to differentiate between a “normal” and “toxic” work environment, and how to actually listen to yourself when it comes to the job search, rather than all the conflicting advice in the ether. From “should I go to college?” to “how do I talk about resume gaps and job hopping?” this episode is for you.
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That’s all for the intro today. So, without further adieu, here’s our convo with Erica Reckamp.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Erica Reckamp
2:55 when is it appropriate to bring up sticky topics?
4:30 the allure of polarizing stances
8:40 is college a waste of money?
13:15 no, for real … is it??
16:00 most jobs are just jobs
19:45 spectrums are the reality
23:00 the premise to a degree
28:30 companies are ROI-focused
30:45 should you tell other people about your sh*t?
34:00 the worst parts of LinkedIn influencers, basically
35:19 the REALITY of job-hopping
36:50 objective management
40:20 the age discrimination issue
43:34 idealized versions of ourselves
48:30 careers are not substitutes for other meaningful things in our lives.
56:00 SO MUCH is just miscommunication.
64:00 job search tips (journaling, etc.)
Resources, links, and/or books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
