As your job search drags on beyond the completely arbitrary date by which you decided you would have a new job, your thoughts can do some damage - or they can support you for as long as it takes.

In this episode, I talk about the thoughts you might have - and where each of those thoughts will likely lead you. I also provide you with my top five suggestions for maintaining a positive, hopeful outlook thoughout the duration of your job search.

You already know the basic stuff about taking care of yourself during a job search. In this episode, I do a deep dive into the mental, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of a job search - and how to think of Asset Management during this period of transition (hint: You are the asset).

The framework I teach my clients for answering behavioral interview questions is CAR(L)

C - Challenge

A - Action

R - Result

(L) - Lessons Learned

The “L” can take two forms, which I describe in the episode and give examples of both. When used correctly, this extra step is incredibly powerful in driving home exactly what you want the interviewer to learn about you from your answer.