A workbook to help mid-career leaders in Tech approach their job search with desire and confidence.
This workbook will guide you to uncover what you truly want in the next step of your career and empower you to take confident steps toward a fulfilling job search. Make a copy of this template so you can edit it and make it yours!
So, youโve been thinking about leaving your job. Iโve been there (a lot), and I know it can be a bit disorienting. Usually, this is where most people rush to update their resume and start sending out as many applications as possible.
But this is the wrong way to do it.
I know how stressful and tumultuous a job search can be. Starting down this path takes bravery, boldness, and emotional balance - but what if it didnโt have to be painful?
What if you could use this time differently? What if you used this job search as an opportunity to:
Maximize a Season of Growth, Personally and Professionally: Instead of seeing this period as a stressful transition, view it as a season of growth. You have the opportunity to develop new skills, expand your network, and gain experiences that will make you a stronger leader. Embrace this time as a chance to invest in yourself and your future.
Land a New Opportunity Where You Can Reach Your True Potential: Donโt settle for just any job. Aim for a role that excites you, challenges you, and aligns with your long-term career goals. By approaching your job search with intention, you can find a position where you can thrive and reach your full potential.
Re-root in What You Really Want and Get Clarity on Your Desires: Often, when we feel stuck, itโs because weโve lost touch with what we truly want. This job search is your chance to reconnect with your passions and career aspirations. By taking a step back and reflecting on what drives you, you can approach your search with a clear vision.
Have a Career โGlow Upโ and Uplevel as a Leader: This is your moment to grow into the next iteration of yourself. Use this job search to not only find a new role but to elevate your career to the next level. By strategically positioning yourself and showcasing your unique strengths, you can attract opportunities that will allow you to lead with greater impact.
Fall in Love with Your Career Again: This is the perfect moment to reignite your desire for growth and rekindle your passion for making a difference. By seeking roles and environments that inspire and excite you, youโll discover a job that aligns with your values and passions, helping you rediscover the joy in your career.
Doing your job search like this requires intention, strategy, follow-through, and focusโall of the qualities that you bring to your day-to-day work in full force. Itโs about being proactive, not reactive. Itโs about taking control and steering your career in the direction you want it to go.
Remember, the job market has changed, and so have you. Since your last job search, youโve grown as a leader, a strategic thinker, a cross-functional partner, and someone who knows they deserve work-life balance. Your next job search should reflect that growth. It should be intentional, self-paced, and highly strategic.
By leveraging your experience and strengths, and with the right guidance and tools, you can transform this job search into a powerful catalyst for your career. Youโre not just looking for a job; youโre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact, grow as a leader, and achieve your career goals.
Believe in your ability to navigate this transition successfully. You have the experience, the skills, and the drive to turn this job search into a season of growth and an incredible new opportunity. And remember, youโre not alone in this journey. Iโm here to support you every step of the way.
Iโve built my expertise by helping dozens of clients use their job search to not only find new incredible opportunities but, more importantly, to use this as a season for transformation and growth. My ability to get clients results stems from my own experience in Tech, where I strategically leveraged job changes to go from Associate to Director in just shy of five years.
Even though I moved around a lot, I spent much of my time feeling frustrated, dithering, and going through a cycle of having days where I felt like I could make it work and days where I wanted to rage quit. But the times I was able to make the job market work for me was when I reminded myself that I was in the driverโs seat of my career.
After coaching 50+ individuals using this same methodology within their own job searches, I see that we all have similar feelings as high performers in Tech. We tend to feel unfulfilled, stunted, frustrated, and uncertain. But we also share common desires: to reach our fullest potential, to have a clear path to growth, to contribute tangibly to a companyโs mission, and to have more freedom to live our lives outside of work.
One of the main reasons mid-career professionals feel stuck is because theyโre unsure of what they truly want and are afraid to go after it. This fear often stems from not having done a job search for a long time. But understanding this root cause is the first step towards overcoming it.
You need to be strategic and intentional. Youโre not looking for a new job just because youโre bored; youโre looking for a new job to reach your truest potential and get back to building cool things with great people.
This workbook will get you started down that path.
