Ep 157 - 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Your Job Search

Whether you're facing redundancy, escaping a toxic environment, or ready for your next career move, asking yourself the right questions before you start can transform your entire job search experience. We share the six questions we use with our coaching clients to help them move from frustration to focus, ensuring they land roles they actually want rather than just any role. If you've been job searching for a while and feeling frustrated, these questions also offer a valuable reset to help you go again with fresh clarity. Key points from this episode The critical difference between running from something versus running towards something in your job search How to identify your non-negotiables and what you're willing to compromise on before you start applying Uncovering the value and strengths you're not currently using (and whether you actually want to use them) Why quality beats quantity when it comes to job applications Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview 01:00 Question 1: What Am I Running From vs Running Towards? 05:00 Question 2: What Am I Willing to Compromise On and What's Non-Negotiable? 07:00 Question 3: What Value Do I Bring That I'm Not Currently Using? 12:00 Question 4: Who Do I Need to Become to Land the Role I Want? 16:00 Question 5: What Is My Personal Situation Right Now? 17:00 Why Quality Over Quantity Matters in Job Search 19:00 Wrap Up and Resources Useful Links Pam's Job Search Accelerator online programme Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Follow the Catalyst Careers LinkedIn page for career tips and advice Interested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website