This week\u2019s episode is information packed as well as being a real treat to listen too - Mitch Gray is my special guest.\xa0 He is the author of \u201cHow to Hire and Keep Great People\u201d, where he teaches leaders how to hire talented and really terrific people.\xa0 He is also a sought-after speaker, a leadership and personal development guide, a writer, and the host of \u201cThe Mitch Gray Show\u201d podcast at Mitch Gray Media.
In the episode, some key points Mitch talked about included:
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 The recruiting world is filled with a lot of \u201cnoise\u201d \u2013 how can you stand out.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 If you can, physically visit places you are interested in working at, you are remembered better, and it is harder for them to reject you in person.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 When you lose a job, you need to 1. Take inventory of what you liked and did not like at job 2. Shift your mindset from loss to opportunity\xa0 3. Make sure you have a good support group around you during the transition.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 Use hobbies, meditation, and friends/family to help you deal with the stress of being unemployed.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 Remember as you go through your transition to 1. Function from a place of patient diligence \u2013 finding that opportunity takes time\xa0 2. Do all you can to shift to a positive mind set 3. Know (and believe) that it is going to be OK for you.
Mitch has so many great experiences and knowledge about being in transition and finding that opportunity that aligns with your own personal needs/interests.\xa0 You will get several great ideas on how to make your job change easier and less stressful.\xa0 I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, please leave me your comments.\xa0 And as always, I hope you share this with other who maybe going through their own job change challenges.\xa0 Thank you!