Ive got a PhD but no JoB

Published: March 3, 2017, 2 p.m.

b'I\\u2019ve got a PhD but no JoB\\xa0 I\\u2019ve got B.S., and MBA, a PhD, a DDS \\u2013 and no job. My heart breaks every time I see these painful letters.\\xa0 Typically the writer has a mountain of student loan debt, the embarrassment of no job, and few marketable skills.\\xa0 In this episode I talk about redefining \\u201ceducation\\u201d and getting degrees for the personal experience, not for the \\u201cjob.\\u201d I have a dream to help divorced moms\\n When is it better to simply apply for a job and when is it better to invest time and effort in a resume and fancy job search?\\n I have a couple of clients and a class, and I LOVE it, but I hate marketing.\\n My twin sister and I have PhDs in Linguistics but after 70+ applications, no Jobs\\n I have no formal education beyond a few classes related to my previous career \\u2013 what do I put on a resume?\\n \\u201cCherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.\\u201d \\u2014 Napoleon Hill, motivational author \\xa0\\u2013 Tweet This\\n Summary:\\n In this episode, Dan Miller discusses the difficulty in finding work from two ends of a spectrum; being overeducated to not having any formal education at all. He also speaks to the listener who wants to turn their passion to help others into a career and whether it\\u2019s plausible to monetize these desires in the first place. Tune in as Dan describes what it takes to be able to give to others and why showcasing your skills and abilities can be more advantageous that showcasing your education in today\\u2019s job market.\\n Sponsored By:\\xa0\\n FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\n \\xa0\\n Time Stamped Show Notes:\\n 02:09 \\u2013 Preview of Today\\u2019s Show on I\\u2019ve got a PHd with no Job\\u2026 I\\u2019ve got B.S., and MBA, a PhD, a DDS, and no job. My heart breaks everytime I see these painful letters. Typically the writer has a mountain of student loan debt, the embarrassment of no job, and few marketable skills.\\xa0 In this episode, I talk about redefining \\u201ceducation\\u201d and getting degrees for the personal experience, not for the \\u201cjob.\\u201d I have a dream to help divorced moms\\n When is it better to simply apply for a job and when is it better to invest time and effort in a resume and fancy job search?\\n I have a couple of clients and a class, and I LOVE it, but I hate marketing.\\n My twin sister and I have PhDs in Linguistics but after 70+ applications, no Jobs\\n I have no formal education beyond a few classes related to my previous career \\u2013 what do I put on a resume?\\n \\n\\u201cCherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.\\u201d \\u2013 Napoleon Hill, motivational author\\n \\n 03:55 \\u2013 Kris sent his success story, he just launched his website Visual Faith Works\\n 05:20 \\u2013 FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days\\n\\n 06:34 \\u2013 Andrea says, I have a dream to help divorced moms 06:50 \\u2013 Andrea is a newly divorced mom of 3\\n 06:58 \\u2013 She was married for 20 years\\n 07:01 \\u2013 Trying to find a job and looking for a house to rent was NOT easy\\n 07:20 \\u2013 Through the process, Andrea saw the needs and struggles of newly divorced single moms and wants to help\\n 07:34 \\u2013 No support groups or programs are available for divorced moms\\n 07:54 \\u2013 Andrea wants to help, support and equip them\\n 08:34 \\u2013 She made a study guide to remind women that they\\u2019re cherished, enough, worthy and loved\\n 08:52 \\u2013 Andrea doesn\\u2019t know where to begin\\n 09:34 \\u2013 What we do best comes out of our toughest experiences\\n 10:17 \\u2013 The kind of help you can give and provide will evolve\\n 10:29 \\u2013 Don\\u2019t expect your heart for service to be your source of income\\n 11:17 \\u2013 First thing is to put yourself on a solid ground\\n 12:17 \\u2013 Fill your own cup before you give to others\\n 12:26 \\u2013 A note from Nicola, I\\u2019m a marriage and divorce transformation specialist\\n 13:33 \\u2013 Nicola\\u2019s websites are: com and purepeacecoaching.com\\n\\n 14:05 \\u2013 Make your desire to help people 10% of what you do, not 100%\\n \\n 14:11 \\u2013 David says, When is it better to simply apply for a job and when is it better to invest time and effort in a resume and fancy job search? 14:23 \\u2013 Jobs with less than $50K, do a walk-in\\n 14:47 \\u2013 If you will step up to $60-80K, do a well constructed resume and do a job search\\n \\n 15:46 \\u2013 Jonathan asks, What are some important aspects and/or resources when trying to figure out what to do with your life? 16:32 \\u2013 Reaching out to people whose work you\\u2019ve read or listened to is the same thing Dan did years ago\\n 17:20 \\u2013 Dan hopes that 48 Days to the Work You Love will be a resource for you\\n 18:02 \\u2013 Go to com and check out podcasts and resources\\n \\n 19:00 \\u2013 To ask Dan a question for the podcast \\u2013\\xa0AskDan or email at askdan@48days.com\\n\\n 20:07 \\u2013 Catherine says, I have a couple of clients and a class, and I LOVE it, but I hate marketing 21:02 \\u2013 You\\u2019re on the right track!\\n 21:34 \\u2013 STOP hating marketing \\u2013 change your perspective\\n 22:00 \\u2013 Good marketing and selling is sharing enthusiasm\\n 23:01 \\u2013 \\u201cIf you believe in what you do, you don\\u2019t have to market and sell\\u201d\\n 24:17 \\u2013 Dan shares about a phone call with his mastermind\\n 25:17 \\u2013 Why don\\u2019t you see it as a \\u201cgift?\\u201d\\n \\n 25:52 \\u2013 Kelsey says, My twin sister and I have PhDs in Linguistics but after 70+ applications, no Jobs 27:03 \\u2013 Dan hopes that you got your PhDs without having to get student loans\\n 27:39 \\u2013 Two reasons for getting advanced degrees: so you get a piece of paper for you to get a job and second, for personal growth and development\\n 28:03 \\u2013 If you get PhD for reason #1, you may end up unhappy\\n 29:13 \\u2013 Almost always, a PhD degree renders you a job in academia\\n 30:33 \\u2013 Look at your affinity for language, food, and culture as a starting point for a job search\\n 31:05 \\u2013 Let people see your value\\n 31:22 \\u2013 Having a PhD may be a deterrent but you have the option to not include it on your resume\\n 32:33 \\u2013 Don\\u2019t base your job search solely on your PhD\\n 32:53 \\u2013 Dan mentions the previous 10 companies he featured in the podcast that do not require degrees anymore\\n \\n 34:47 \\u2013 Michael says, I\\u2019m a board-certified family doc and an obesity specialist. I also have an MBA and slowly working toward a seminary PhD in church and state studies. Where do I begin to monetize this knowledge, experience, and passion? 35:29 \\u2013 Dan hopes and prays that you\\u2019re not taking a loan for the PhD\\n 36:44 \\u2013 Dan has no confidence that your PhD direction will be profitable\\n 37:00 \\u2013 Use your skills as the gateway for monetizing what you do\\n 37:51 \\u2013 \\u201cDon\\u2019t negate the value that you already have\\u201d\\n \\n 38:15 \\u2013 David asks, I have no formal education beyond a few classes related to my previous career \\u2013 what do I put on a resume? 38:44 \\u2013 Don\\u2019t just attribute what you know to formal education\\n 39:08 \\u2013 Describe what you can do and what skills you\\u2019ve developed that have the value they\\u2019re looking for\\n 39:46 \\u2013 Companies are not looking for a degree anymore\\n 40:48 \\u2013 Show them what you have done in the last two years\\n 41:03 \\u2013 Education comes in a lot of ways\\n \\n 41:28 \\u2013 How to find jobs before they are posted online? 41:57 \\u2013 Go to com and use the search bar to get the relevant material\\n 42:47 \\u2013 Dan shares a note from a woman he coached a few years ago\\n 43:11 \\u2013 \\u201cThe way you find opportunities is not by waiting to see what\\u2019s online\\u201d\\n 43:24 \\u2013 Identify 30 to 40 companies that you\\u2019d like to work for and contact them\\n 44:34 \\u2013 Do a phone follow up\\n 45:16 \\u2013 Applying for online positions is another option\\n \\n 47:06 \\u2013 Decide your success in advance\\n 47:47 \\u2013 Dan closes today\\u2019s podcast\\n \\xa0\\n 3 Key Points:\\n Fill your cup first, this is the only way you can help and serve others effectively.\\n When you fear or hate an aspect of business for whatever reason\\u2014sometimes all you need to do is adjust your perspective.\\n Degrees are not a requirement anymore for several types of professions\\u2014showcase your skills, qualities, and talent when applying for jobs.\\n \\xa0\\n Resources Mentioned:\\n To ask Dan a question for the podcast \\u2013\\xa0AskDan\\n\\n \\nThe new 48 Days Eagles site \\u2013 This is the best place for moving your career forward\\n Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter\\n\\n Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar\\u2019s See You at the Top!\\n\\n \\nFreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days\\n\\n \\nCoaching with Excellence \\u2013 May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017\\n \\nInnovate \\u2013 May 11-12, 2017\\n \\nSocial Media Marketing World \\u2013 March 22-24th in San Diego\\n Credits:\\n Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives\\n \\xa0\\n The post I\\u2019ve got a PhD but no JoB appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'