20 Phrases that Aren't Helping You In Your Job Search (Part 1)
Feb 05, 2025
Job searching is weird. ๐คจ
It can make us say weird things. ๐ค
There’s not very much that’s linear, or logical, or fair about a job search. ๐ข
Putting ourselves forward to be evaluated by strangers over and over and over again – it can be kind of awkward. ๐ฌ
Have you ever said or written any of these things during a job search?
1๏ธโฃ Let’s get coffee โ
2๏ธโฃ Just “checking in” ๐
3๏ธโฃ Wanted to “circle back” ๐
4๏ธโฃ I really want to sell myself ๐ค
5๏ธโฃ “I think I’d be great for this job” ๐ผ
6๏ธโฃ Want to make sure my stuff is “ATS Friendly” ๐
7๏ธโฃ I want to “close them” ๐ค
8๏ธโฃ “I’m passionate about…” โค๏ธ
9๏ธโฃ “Award-winning….” anything ๐
๐ I’m a real “Jack-of-all-Trades” ๐ญ
If so, stop. ๐ซ
I love you. โค๏ธ And you can do better. ๐ช
Please read this. ๐
And stay tuned for Part II! ๐
I offer all sorts of ways job-seekers can do better – connect with me here → Eric Woodard ๐ค
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