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Handling job search rejection without the emotional rollercoaster? Let’s be real—you?will?face rejection. It’s part of the process. But what if you could minimize the emotional toll and stay focused on what truly matters? Here’s how: ? Have a plan?– Set daily actions so you’re focused on execution, not outcomes. ? Control what you can?– You can’t force responses, but you?can?track outreach and follow-ups. ? ?Trust the process?– Results take time, but consistent action builds momentum. Want to dive deeper into this? Join me for a?live executive career chat on March 25 at 12 PM ET. We'll unpack how to?navigate job search rejection with confidence?and keep moving forward. ?Save your spot:?ExecutiveCareerChat.com #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #ExecutiveCareers

Don’t miss this session witb Dina Denham Smith next week!

We live in an emotionally charged world nowadays. Work is no different. I speak to two dozen people weekly minimum…and I’m telling you, people are feeling life is heavy. Managing emotions at home and at work is a given… Do you do it well? Or poorly? Are you exhausted? You might need my next video for help… And if you want to learn some coping strategies and tactics to employ asap from an expert, join me for my next Executive Career Chat on Tuesday, 3/25 at 12noonET with Dina Denham Smith, where we will be talking about “How to Lead In Today’s Emotionally Charged Workplace”. https://lnkd.in/ghg269HC Don’t miss it!? It’s going to be mind-blowing to everything we have learned (assuming you are a GenXer like me). Let’s go…

Don’t seek interview feedback. Getting feedback from an employer who rejected you is like getting feedback from an ex who didn’t appreciate you. And when you incorporate that feedback into your next interview? You’ve contorted yourself to be acceptable to people who rejected you…instead of appealing to people who accept you as you are. Interview feedback is a dangerous game. The best strategy is to be the best “YOU” you can be … and find people who accept you. Look, sometimes you need to land something fast. I get that. …but if you contort yourself to meet some unattainable standard set by someone who rejected you, instead of finding a company who wants you as you are, just know that you’ll soon be unhappy if you do succeed in twisting yourself into the pretzel they want you to be. To be the best YOU you can be, get my InterviewPowerfully.com resource to position yourself in the best light possible. I believe in you. Lisa

Struggling to talk about your achievements in an interview? You’re not alone. Many job seekers tell me they feel?cheesy?or like they’re bragging. But here’s the thing—if you don’t highlight your impact, who will? I recommend using one of these two formats: ?CAR Format?– Challenge, Action, Result ? ?STAR Format?– Situation, Task, Action, Result Both work, but I prefer CAR—feels more dynamic! The key? Write out your stories, then practice saying them?naturally. You want to sound confident, not scripted. Want to master your interview storytelling??Dive into?InterviewPowerfully.com?for my step-by-step eBook! #JobInterview #InterviewTips #CareerGrowth

Struggling to talk about your achievements in an interview without sounding braggy? You’re not alone! The key is using a structured approach. ?? CAR Format?(Challenge, Action, Result) – Highlight the challenge, the action you took, and the outcome. ??? STAR Format?(Situation, Task, Action, Result) – Set the scene, explain the task, share your action, and showcase the result. Pick the one that feels most natural, practice speaking in?real human language, and watch your confidence soar! Need more interview prep? ??? Visit?InterviewPowerfully.com?to get the ultimate interview prep bundle! #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerSuccess

My dad never bounced back from a layoff when I was a kid. He worked for RCA Records as a sound technician for most of the 1970s. ??. He had a cool job that he was proud of… He did sound tech work for big names at the time, like Helen Reddy, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Shalamar, David Bowie, Charley Pride, John Denver, and many others. And then, in 1979, he was laid off. He never landed another sound tech job again. ?? Why? In hindsight, he was petrified to interview. Hated selling himself. And don’t forget, in the late 70s, people worked at a company for 35 years and then retired with the gold watch. So a layoff was extra devastating for people back then. He viewed being out of work as people would think he was “less than” or a failure….so he would never put himself out there. ??? He would only pursue leads that came to him versus going out and finding opportunities. Well, my family was made up of Italian immigrants on one side and Irish laborers on the other side. No one had connections in the record or entertainment business. ??♀? And my dad didn’t “network” at the time…it’s not something blue-collar/working-class people knew how to do. So he responded to job leads given to him by our immigrant/blue-collar family. The jobs my dad went on to have after his beloved RCA job were: ?? Assembly line foreman at a paper box factory ?? Assembly line foreman at a garden hose factory ?? And eventually, a postal worker, where he worked until he retired. He was underemployed his entire life despite being super smart—graduating high school at 16. And he was professionally frustrated until the day he retired. Interview trauma is real. Layoff trauma is real. ?? But you can get help nowadays. I do what I do for a reason—to help people bounce back or avoid a situation to bounce back from in the first place! This could’ve helped my dad: https://lnkd.in/ge5FwiKp Know anyone who’s been through this too? What happened? #interview #career #executiveresume #jobsearch #leadership

Interviewing as an executive is an experience most new executives don’t have. And even experienced executives often take these two points I mention in the video for granted. Once you watch the just-over-4-minute video, tell me if you knew these points…(you can DM me like you normally do if you don’t want to out yourself…) And if you want more guidance, go to InterviewPowerfully.com for more resources. Don’t interview as an executive assuming it’s the same interview you have always done. You will see an executive interview is different. #executiveinterview #interview

Having a current position helps recruiters find you more readily…

Job searching isn’t just about resumes and networking—it’s a mental game. If you're not in the right mindset, even the best credentials won’t get you far. Here are?4 powerful tactics?to strengthen your mental resilience during your job search: ? ? Focus on what you HAVE.?Instead of dwelling on what’s missing, shift your mindset with a gratitude list. Write down 10 things you’re thankful for and revisit them daily. ?? Control what you CAN.?You can’t control layoffs or response times, but you CAN control your outreach, networking, and skill-building. Focus your energy there. ?? Find the positives in your situation.?Every challenge brings opportunities—whether it's learning new skills, reconnecting with your network, or having more time to job search. List five positives about your current situation. ?? Prioritize self-care.?Don’t wait until burnout hits. Invest in yourself before you need it. Prepare, plan, and be ready for whatever comes next. Your mindset determines your success. Stay strong, stay focused, and keep moving forward. ? ?? Register now:?https://lnkd.in/g4CZyBBs What’s one thing you’re doing to stay mentally strong in your job search? Drop it in the comments! #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #MindsetMatters #JobSeekers