Ep 30: A few more career concerns/questions we are hearing from talent as well as how to maintain motivation during your search - Propelling Careers Podcast

In our last episode, episode 29, we talked a bit about considerations people have as they evaluate career options. In this episode, we continue on this topic and talk about a few others including these below.  We also cover a few points on how to stay motivated in your search knowing all the decision points/considerations involvedin career choices. There can be roadblocks and barriers as you explore options and as you evaluate decisions and sometimes this leads people to have a fear of missing out which could paralyze their decision making.  Job searching can be mentally challenging - it is hard not hearing back, it is hard not getting an offer after going through interviews.  We hope this episode helps and that you enjoy listening!   Also, we hit a milestone, we now have >1,000 episode listens. We thank you all for taking time to engage with this podcast!       Evaluating a larger company vs a new startup – what is the right choice? Other considerations besides just size of company as you consider career opportunities Importance of a supportive boss and culture match Culture can change over time – a few thoughts to think about Balancing innovation vs working in an established field / area A few thoughts on getting comfortable leavingthe known for the unknown A few tips on how to stay motivated in your search  Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice.Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!