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Episode 262 - Navigating Year-End Job Search Anxiety: How to Stay Focused and Seize OpportunitiesAs the year comes to a close, even the most experienced professionals seeking a new job will often face what I call the “end-of-year heebie-jeebies.” It’s a feeling of anxiety and uncertainty that creeps in during the holiday season. With festive celebrations, family gatherings, and the general sense that hiring is slowing down, you might feel stuck or overwhelmed if you’re still searching for that next opportunity. But this period can actually be an excellent time to gain traction in your job search—if you know how to leverage it.Read the full Blog on the Website31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:52 Celebrating the Podcast Anniversary03:31 LinkedIn's Job Interview Tool Update05:09 ChatGPT Insights and Amazon Controversy10:53 End of Year Job Search Anxiety15:12 Managing Holiday Anxiety15:24 Maintaining Job Search Routine17:08 Networking During Holidays19:13 Reassessing Goals and Strengths20:40 Leveraging Year-End Hiring21:56 Staying Productive and Upskilling24:52 Self-Care During Job Search26:07 Looking Ahead to the New Year28:10 Final Thoughts and EncouragementLinks mentioned in this episode:Ted Podcast that talks about the Amazon situation in more detail is Fixable, Unsolicited Advice: Why Amazon is dragging its employees back into the office?Episode 259 - The Future of Work: Why Hybrid Work Is Here to StayEpisode 258 - How to Find Career Clarity When You're Feeling StuckLinkedIn AuditAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:
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