370: My Life as a Secret Love Child | Feedback Friday

Job Search

Job searching during economic downturns presents unique challenges, but maintaining a proactive approach can make a significant difference. Gabriel Mizrahi shares a listener's experience of being furloughed and seeking new opportunities, emphasizing the importance of taking every call, even if the company doesn't seem like a perfect fit 1. Jordan Harbinger advises keeping options open and not dismissing potential opportunities prematurely, as you never know what might come from an initial conversation 2.

Always, always take the call. You just never know what might shake out in the future.

--- Jordan Harbinger

This approach ensures that you remain visible and open to unexpected opportunities, which is crucial in a volatile job market.

   

Onboarding

Onboarding remotely can be awkward, but there are strategies to make the process smoother. Gabriel Mizrahi suggests setting up brief one-on-one Zoom chats with new colleagues to recreate the spontaneous interactions of an office environment 3. Jordan Harbinger adds that keeping these interactions light and ensuring everyone has your contact information can help build rapport and make you feel more integrated into the team 3.

Just try to recreate that experience as best you can by setting up brief one-on-one Zoom chats with all your new colleagues.

--- Gabriel Mizrahi

Embracing mistakes and learning from them is also crucial for building trust in a new job. Acknowledging errors and demonstrating a willingness to improve can positively influence how others perceive you 4.