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May 2025
16m 57s

How To Actually Get A Job in 2025

Erin McGoff
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In this episode, Erin chats with Sandra, who co-founded a successful classic car startup but now feels stuck and unsure how to break into her dream industry: health and wellness. They discuss the anxiety of re-entering the corporate world after entrepreneurship, how to leverage your unique skills to stand out, and why networking could be your secret weapon.🎙 In this episode:✅ How to confidently explain your entrepreneurial background✅ Why a “company-forward” strategy beats a “job-forward” one✅ The right (and wrong) way to message recruiters and connections✅ Practical networking tips for introverts✅ Why your non-traditional experience is your biggest advantageIf you’re navigating a career pivot after entrepreneurship—or any significant career gap—this episode will remind you that your story is your strength.⸻🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice!⸻🕒 Key Moments:00:00 – Meet Sandra: From restaurant marketing to startup co-founder01:21 – When working in your partner’s dream impacts your relationship03:00 – Transferring operations skills into health & wellness04:50 – Why EA and operations roles could be your best bet06:49 – Networking: The secret weapon you’re not fully using yet09:07 – How to strategically message your LinkedIn connections11:41 – Why no one actually knows what they’re doing13:09 – Company-forward strategy: Your action plan14:35 – Real talk: How hiring actually works behind the scenes⸻💬 Navigating your next big career pivot? Drop your experience below—we’ve all been there!#CareerAdvice #CareerPivot #NetworkingTips #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #HealthandWellness #JobSearch #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing

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