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20 Phrases that Aren't Helping You In Your Job Search (Part 1)

Feb 05, 2025

Job searching is weird. ๐Ÿคจ

It can make us say weird things. ๐Ÿค”

There’s not very much that’s linear, or logical, or fair about a job search. ๐ŸŽข

Putting ourselves forward to be evaluated by strangers over and over and over again – it can be kind of awkward. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

Have you ever said or written any of these things during a job search?
1๏ธโƒฃ Let’s get coffee โ˜•
2๏ธโƒฃ Just “checking in” ๐Ÿ‘€
3๏ธโƒฃ Wanted to “circle back” ๐Ÿ”„
4๏ธโƒฃ I really want to sell myself ๐Ÿค–
5๏ธโƒฃ “I think I’d be great for this job” ๐Ÿ’ผ
6๏ธโƒฃ Want to make sure my stuff is “ATS Friendly” ๐Ÿ“„
7๏ธโƒฃ I want to “close them” ๐Ÿค
8๏ธโƒฃ “I’m passionate about…” โค๏ธ
9๏ธโƒฃ “Award-winning….” anything ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ”Ÿ I’m a real “Jack-of-all-Trades” ๐ŸŽญ

If so, stop. ๐Ÿšซ

I love you. โค๏ธ And you can do better. ๐Ÿ’ช

Please read this. ๐Ÿ“–

And stay tuned for Part II! ๐Ÿ”œ

I offer all sorts of ways job-seekers can do better – connect with me here →  Eric Woodard ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿš€ Let's get your career stuff handled, find time to talk here. ๐Ÿ“ฒ