218: How One LinkedIn Message Changed Everything | Nathan’s Story

06/05/2025 29 min

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Have you ever felt lost after a major life shift, unsure where to go next in your career? That’s exactly where our client, Nathan, found himself after returning from missions work. With a background in engineering and a desire to serve, he didn’t know what direction to take... until one informational interview, and a single LinkedIn message, changed everything.In today’s episode, you’ll hear how Nathan went from career confusion to landing a nonprofit role he’s genuinely excited about. This is more than a job search success story – it’s a lesson in clarity, obedience, and taking bold action.Audrey and Nathan discuss:Why sending out hundreds of job applications wasn’t working for himHow he used informational interviews to gain clarity and confidenceThe exact moment a LinkedIn message turned into a job offerHow he landed a role at United Way (without a perfect resume)How our coaching program helped him take consistent action without burnoutCheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/⌚️TIME STAMPS02:45 What job hunting felt like after missions work (and why it wasn’t working)06:15 The moment clarity hit: narrowing down vs. applying everywhere10:23 How he pivoted from donor relations to executive coordinator13:55 The LinkedIn message that opened the door15:30 How outreach and informational interviews shifted his mindset21:05 His real job stats: 31 applications → 6 interviews → 1 job offer24:45 Nathan’s advice for anyone unsure about career coaching

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