#9 - Insights Into An Authentic Job Search, with Lia James
Career Therapy Podcast e.9 - Insights Into An Authentic Job Search, with Workforce Developer, Curriculum Designer, and Storyteller Lia James
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.9), we welcome Lia James. Lia has built her career across workforce development, curriculum design, inclusive hiring, writing, and storytelling, and joins us today to cover a myriad of topics centered around getting the job that’s right for you.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Lia is a “connector with an innate ability for bringing people together.” Her “mind is in a constant daydream of solution-chasing and people-matching as if a large Rolodex of puzzle pieces were magically flipping through [her] head.”
Our conversation touches on vulnerability, networking tips & tricks, and what actually works in the modern day job search.
If you’d like to connect with Lia, hit her up on LinkedIn and ask her about the art installation she was hired to design for a private client event. She’d be happy to start a conversation.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Lia James
2:03 what it’s like on the hiring side
2:40 what do job seekers need to hear?
4:23 not taking things personally
6:04 learning to accept rejection
8:10 think about yourself as a contractor
10:14 knowing what value you provide
11:35 interests outside of work
16:19 stop job searching; make friends
18:20 “why do you want to work here?”
22:23 the fear of limiting ourselves
23:15 “great job culture”
27:35 transferable skills
28:20 how to do big things if you’re a dock worker, waiter, warehouse associate, etc.
39:30 walking the un-opinionated middle line
44:38 being laser focused on the things you want in a job
46:57 the spectrum of confidence
51:40 improv [theatre] nerd out / making decisions
53:15 7 key takeaways
Resources & 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!
