E250 | Feeling Lost In Your Career? How To Return To Work And Make a Comeback In The Job Market

What do you do if you’ve been out of work for a while, especially if your confidence is in freefall because you feel too old for the job market? Sarah Glassey says she felt like she wasn’t just in a pickle after being out of work for nine months, but “stuck in a whole vat of pickles in a factory”. And with the stress and some major ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) making their presence felt – “I’m too old,” and “I don’t have the right skills” – life was not going Sarah’s way. 😬So, how did she turn things around? Here’s why you need to tune inSarah didn’t just lean into adding social media skills to her CV to land herself a new job. She discovered a whole heap of tools – including one from a 1980s advert for a chocolate bar and another from the film Cocktail – that have given her back her sense of self-worth and helped her get promoted. Here’s what to listen out for:[02:50] The stress of not knowing what to do next.[06:50] Looking at things differently. [10:31] What to do when you don’t have all the skills for a job. [18:34] How do you go after a promotion? [21:54] Do a skills inventory. [24:30] How are you talking to yourself? [27:10] The power of 5,4,3,2,1.[28:54] Coughlin’s law. [35:15] Are you too old or not too old yet? So, if you’re stuck in a rut and don’t know what to do next or want to get back to work in a role you love, this episode is for you. ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening!