🎙 Episode 28 – When to Job Hunt on a Career Break: Timing Your Reentry RightIn this insightful episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond explore one of the most common pitfalls for career breakers: job searching too soon. Drawing on Katrina’s experience as a career break and sabbatical coach, and James’s practical wisdom from years of international job hopping, this conversation gets honest about what it truly means to be ready to reenter the workforce.Katrina shares her proven “1 for 6” rule, helping you understand how much time you should dedicate to reentry based on the length of your break. They also discuss how early job searching can create unnecessary stress and derail the purpose of your break entirely.Whether you're currently on a sabbatical, planning one, or feeling anxious about what comes next, this episode is packed with practical strategies on compartmentalising your job search, building a reentry plan, managing expectations, and setting clear metrics to avoid burnout.🎯 What You’ll Learn:Why starting the job hunt too early can backfireHow to know when you’re actually ready to reenterThe 1-for-6 reentry planning strategyWhy “pray and spray” job applications don’t workHow to compartmentalise job search energyTools and mindset tips for navigating rejectionThe power of networking during reentryPractical advice for job seekers in today’s AI-driven world📌 Resources Mentioned:Katrina’s community + course: GoBreakSpace.comBook: Taking a Career Break for DummiesPlatforms: LinkedIn, Indeed, AI mock interview tools, Google job searchTimestamps00:50 – Episode Introduction02:30 – The Trap of Starting Too Early04:50 – The Toxic Spiral of Early Searching06:45 – Recommended Job Search Timeline08:30 – Making Career Pivoting Part of Your Break Theme10:15 – Reentry Tips: Start with Clear Metrics12:00 – Managing Rejection and Silence14:15 – Why “Pray and Spray” Job Applications Don’t Work16:00 – The Power of Networking Over Cold Applications18:00 – Updated Job Search Tools & AI Advice20:00 – Wrap UpListen now and reclaim control of your career break journey.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and every podcast app!📩 Got a story about your own career break journey? DM us or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you!If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!BreakSpace - www.gobreakspace.comSchedule a call with Katrina - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.phpOrder Katrina's book - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/bookEmail - [email protected]

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