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Oct 2024
25m 23s

From Unemployed to Underemployed: How to...

Career Contessa
About this episode

How do you cope when you’re not where you expected your career to be? From unemployed to underemployed, more Americans are experiencing unexpected changes to their career paths and we’re having trouble navigating through it. Career Contessa career coach Jennifer Duggan will share:

  • Why you’re not alone in feeling lost in this job market
  • Coping strategies if you’re underemployed or unemployed to move forward
  • Her #1 confidence tip that anyone can try today


Show Notes

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Jennifer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsimmons2/

Joy of Work: https://www.joyofwork.co/


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