20 Phrases that Aren't Helping You In Your Job Search (Part 1)
Feb 05, 2025
Job searching is weird. π€¨
It can make us say weird things. π€
There’s not very much that’s linear, or logical, or fair about a job search. π’
Putting ourselves forward to be evaluated by strangers over and over and over again – it can be kind of awkward. π¬
Have you ever said or written any of these things during a job search?
1οΈβ£ Let’s get coffee β
2οΈβ£ Just “checking in” π
3οΈβ£ Wanted to “circle back” π
4οΈβ£ I really want to sell myself π€
5οΈβ£ “I think I’d be great for this job” πΌ
6οΈβ£ Want to make sure my stuff is “ATS Friendly” π
7οΈβ£ I want to “close them” π€
8οΈβ£ “I’m passionate about…” β€οΈ
9οΈβ£ “Award-winning….” anything π
π I’m a real “Jack-of-all-Trades” π
If so, stop. π«
I love you. β€οΈ And you can do better. πͺ
Please read this. π
And stay tuned for Part II! π
I offer all sorts of ways job-seekers can do better – connect with me here → Eric Woodard π€
π Let's get your career stuff handled, find time to talk here. π²